Make Miso in Arima Onsen Town (Kobe)

Experience the art of crafting your miso in the delightful town of Arima Onsen. This workshop, led by friendly Kobe locals and facilitated by an English translator, ensures you fully engage in this enjoyable local tradition. Arima Onsen, nestled in Hyogo Prefecture's Rokko Mountains, is a historic hot spring town in Japan. Offering therapeutic ‘gold’ and ‘silver’ springs, rich history, cultural experiences, scenic beauty, and local cuisine, it's a timeless escape, easily accessible from Kobe. Moving onto the miso-making, your experience occurs in a cozy Japanese home in Arima Onsen. Here, we'll use fresh, locally sourced ingredients to craft your own batch of miso! Miso is a traditional Japanese product that ferments soybeans, salt, and often grains like rice or barley. The mixture is left to ferment for several months to years, resulting in a paste with a rich, savory flavor known as "umami." Miso is a versatile ingredient used in soups, sauces, marinades, and dressings in Japanese cuisine, adding depth and complexity to dishes. In less than an hour, you'll gain a profound understanding of miso-making's history and cultural significance and uncover the fascinating fermentation process that imparts miso with its unique flavor. We'll also teach you how to effortlessly prepare koji seasoning and incorporate it into your home cooking. You'll take your handmade miso home, preserving the memories of this distinctive experience. We'll provide straightforward instructions on maintaining the fermentation process and enjoying your miso once it's ready to savor!