Miso in Matsumoto: Fermentation Factory Tour and Lunch
Learn all about the process of making miso, the fermented soybean paste that acts as a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine.
Highlights
Visit a miso factory that’s over 150 years old
Learn about the fermentation process of this classic Japanese food
Enjoy a meal featuring the factory’s smooth and creamy miso
10 meals
Experience Details
Walk through the beautiful city of Matsumoto, famous for its original castle that towers over the downtown area. Among the old buildings of the city is a miso factory that’s been in operation since 1868.
Tour through the miso factory that includes miso in every stage of the fermentation process. Soybeans, koji and salt are mixed and aged in cedar barrels. The miso here ages for three years, so you can see the difference between the newly made and aged miso. Your guide will explain the process of fermentation, and how the factory creates smooth and creamy high-quality miso.
After the tour, enjoy a meal featuring the miso from the factory! Dishes featuring the different miso the factory produces highlight and complement the quality of the local ingredients. Of course, no miso meal would be complete without miso soup! This healthy dose of fermented soybeans is not only delicious, but also packed with amino acids that are good for your health.
Inclusions
Tour of the miso factory
A guide to explain the fermentation process
A full meal of miso-centric foods
A gift package with 500g of miso, an original T-shirt and an original maekake (Japanese apron)
Exclusions
Transportation to the venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in Matsumoto, Nagano. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Miso products are available for purchase after the tour
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Home to several of Japan’s highest mountains, discover the many secrets of Nagano; from world-class pistes to villages frozen in time, and even a troop of hot-tub loving monkeys!
There was some misunderstanding with tour guide, who didn't show up, but we got tour from person who runs the miso plant and had incredible lunch
Enjoyable and informative, English was great. The food was amazing and the present was fantastic.
I really enjoyed this experience. The tour itself was fairly short, but it was comprehensive. The lunch was delicious.
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10 meals
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