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Kakunaga Soy Sauce Museum

和歌山県

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Soy sauce museum where you can learn about the history and manufacturing methods

This is a museum where you can learn about the history of soy sauce. Yuasa, where soy sauce originated, has a history of soy sauce that dates back to about 750 years ago, and you can see the traditional brewing warehouses that have been passed down. In addition, panels and videos introduce the manufacturing process of soy sauce, so why not learn about the history of soy sauce, which is essential to our diet?

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

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Enjoy Learning about the History and Process of Soy Sauce Production!

The Kakunomoto Soy Sauce Museum, including its newly built annex, is open to the public. The annex displays tools related to soy sauce production, such as a foot-powered wheat grinder and brewing barrels, making for an interesting exhibit. For those interested in soy sauce production or historical tools, the museum is a must-visit spot. Additionally, through dioramas and panels, the museum provides visitors with an enjoyable opportunity to learn about the history and process of soy sauce production. For those interested in soy sauce or cultural experiences, the Kakunomoto Soy Sauce Museum is an attractive destination!

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Experience the Art of Soy Sauce Making from the Good Old Days at the Craftsman's Warehouse

The craftsman's warehouse at Kakunaga Soy Sauce Museum is an approximately 80 square meter brewing warehouse built in 1866. The tools used in soy sauce production are displayed in this warehouse, and each one bears the efforts and hardships of the craftsmen of the past. When you visit the craftsman's warehouse, you'll feel as if you've slipped back in time. You can experience the atmosphere of a soy sauce warehouse from over 100 years ago and reflect on the art of soy sauce making from the good old days. The craftsman's warehouse is a valuable space that embodies history and tradition, and is an attractive sightseeing spot for those interested in the process and culture of soy sauce making. Why not enjoy the world of traditional soy sauce making at the craftsman's warehouse of Kakunaga Soy Sauce Museum?

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Experience the Best Quality Soy Sauce at Kakunoshou Honten!

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Located near the Kakunoshou Soy Sauce Museum, Kakunoshou Honten is situated in an area known as the birthplace of soy sauce and was once a bustling place with 92 soy sauce shops lining the streets. This area is now designated as an important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings and is highly valued for its historical significance. Kakunoshou Honten itself boasts a history of over 170 years and has a storehouse that has been in operation since the twelfth year of the Tenpo era. Inside the shop, Yoshino cedar barrels and traditional manufacturing methods such as the use of Yunasaki Tamari are employed, preserving the traditional way of making soy sauce from a bygone era. While protecting the region's soy sauce culture and traditions, Kakunoshou Honten provides customers with the best quality soy sauce. For those who want to taste flavorful soy sauce while experiencing history and tradition, this is a must-see place. Come and experience the allure of soy sauce at Kakunoshou Honten!

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A Town with Historical Buildings and a Charming View!

The area around Kakunomasa Soy Sauce Museum has been designated as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings," so there are many traditional old buildings still standing. You can enjoy strolling around and taking in the charming old townscapes and historical buildings. Additionally, the Kumano Kodo passes through this area. The Kumano Kodo is an ancient pilgrimage route, and you can stroll along it while feeling its history. You can also enjoy shopping along the way. There are various local specialties and souvenirs available. Please enjoy a stroll where you can touch the history and culture in a lively atmosphere!

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Experience the Soy Sauce Culture of Yuasa with Soy Sauce Manju

At Tsunenaga Hasekura Memorial Museum in Yuasa, you can try the famous soy sauce manju. At first glance, it looks like a regular soy sauce-flavored manju, but it has a special flavor because it uses Yuasa soy sauce. When you open the package, the aroma of soy sauce spreads out. The manju is made with a balance of soy sauce, and the sweet bean paste inside is slightly sweetened. The small size makes it easy to eat, and the delicious taste makes you want to eat another one. It's a perfect souvenir from Yuasa. You can feel the soy sauce culture of Yuasa with the special taste of soy sauce manju. It's recommended for those who love sweets or want to enjoy the flavor of soy sauce.

Sightseeing

Museum of Soy Sauce Brewing with Over 750 Years of History

The Kakunaka Soy Sauce Museum is a museum of a long-established soy sauce brewery that emphasizes handmade production. Founded in 1841, it has been passed down in Kishu Yuasa and you can learn about the traditional brewing methods and history. The museum introduces soy sauce making in an easy-to-understand way through dioramas and panels. In addition, the craftsman's warehouse displays brewing tools that were actually used, making for an interesting tour. For those who wish to visit the craftsman's warehouse, you can watch a video at the soy sauce museum about the manufacturing process of soy sauce. In December 2022, 11 buildings, including soy sauce breweries built from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji era, were designated as important cultural properties by the government. The historical buildings are also one of the highlights. At the Kakunaka Soy Sauce Museum, you can experience interesting tours and learning while feeling the history and tradition of soy sauce. Please visit and experience the charm of handmade soy sauce!

Access

Access the Soy Sauce Museum with a 15-Minute Walk from JR Yuasa Station

If using public transportation to access the Tsunaga Soy Sauce Museum, it is about a 15-minute walk from JR Yuasa Station. You can refer to signs and maps to find your way from the station to the museum. If traveling by car, it's about a 5-minute drive from the Arita Interchange on the Hanwa Expressway. Simply follow the road signs after exiting the interchange, and you should arrive at the museum relatively easily.

Basic Information

	Address	50 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama 643-0004
	Business Hours	Open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
	TEL	0737-62-2035
	Web Site	http://www.kadocho.co.jp/

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