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Miso Workshop & Brewery Tour w/ 1 Kg Souvenir in Kyoto
Learn to make miso paste with a brewer at a historic miso shop founded in 1917 in Kyoto. Tour a traditional miso brewery, learn fermentation techniques and take home 1kg of miso you made yourself.
Highlights
Learn miso-making techniques from a real miso brewer at a historic miso shop founded in 1917 in Kyoto
Tour a traditional miso brewery and see the wooden barrels used for fermentation
Take 1 kg of miso made by you to ferment and enjoy at home
Convenient location a short walk from either Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace, just 20 minutes from Marutamachi or Nijojo-mae Stations
10 meals
Experience Details
Crafting miso paste is a great way to connect with traditional Japanese culture hands-on. Learn this art directly from the owner of a renowned miso brewery in Kyoto that manufactures products used in world-class restaurants during this miso-making workshop and brewery tour.
You’ll step inside a miso shop that has been in business honing the craft of miso-making since 1917 and enjoy a guided tour of this historic brewery. While most modern miso breweries rely on machines and other equipment, wooden barrels used for centuries continue to be used here. They are said to house unique and beneficial microorganisms that deeply influence the flavor and aroma of miso paste.
You’ll also learn to craft miso paste yourself, guided by the brewery owner, who will teach you the techniques and processes of making and brewing this paste. By the end of the workshop, you’ll take home 1 kg of handmade miso to ferment at home. During fermentation, the miso paste will develop a unique aroma, color and umami-rich taste.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please participate in comfortable clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty
- The course will be held outdoors. During the summertime, guests are asked to bring salty water to avoid heatstroke.
- Please do not eat natto for 2 days before the experience date.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Kato Miso Shop in Kyoto, around 30 minutes by bus from Kyoto Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 weeks before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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