Tracing the Roots of Japanese Cuisine — Experience the World of Soy and Fermentation
What You'll Experience
Around Mount Kongō, where Japanese culture has deep roots, discover the origins of Washoku, Japan’s traditional cuisine. Visit a local soy sauce brewery and tofu shop to explore fermented foods and taste a variety of flavors — a trekking journey that connects you with local people and culture through food.
Experiences
Enjoy Tofu and Soy Sauce
Handmade Tofu at Umemoto Tofu Shop
Founded in 1905, Umemoto Tofu Shop has been making tofu by hand for over 120 years.
This experience lets you enjoy freshly made zaru tofu, known for its rich, creamy texture, along with tofu donuts made from tofu, okara, and soy milk.
Taste the simple, comforting flavors of tofu made using traditional methods.
Soy Sauce Brewing Experience at Katakami Soy Sause
At Katakami Soy Sause, you can join a guided brewery experience where you mix fermenting soy mash made from Nara-grown soybeans inside giant cedar barrels.
The experience ends with a tasting of several types of soy sauce, each crafted for different dishes.
Itinerary
Enjoy handmade Tofu at Umemoto Tofu Shop
It takes about 10 minutes to walk from Umemoto Tofu Shop to Katakami Soy Sauce Shop.
Soy Sauce Brewing Experience at Katakami Soy Sause
Pricing
$45
per person
Experience fee
Food tasting
Facility tour fee
VAT
Shuttle service can be arranged through this web site for an additional fee.
If you would like to book a shuttle, please select this option on the booking form.
Experience Details
Available Days & Times
10:00～15:00
Closed: Mondays, Sundays, public holidays, Obon, New Year's holidays
Duration
2 hours
Location
Umemoto Tofu Shop, Katagami Soy Sauce
Meeting Point
Umemoto Tofu Shop
Access
By car: About 10 minutes from Kintetsu Gose Station or JR Gose Station.
By train: About a 45-minute walk from Kintetsu Gose Station or JR Gose Station.
Capacity
2-8 participants
Foreign Language Support
Unavailable
Barrier-free Access
Unavailable
Cancellation Policy
- 10-8 days prior: 20%
- 7-2 days prior: 30%
- 1 day prior:100%
- Same day: 100%
Notes
Please ensure you read Travel Agency Terms and Conditions, etc before applying for a tour.
A document explaining the terms of the transaction will be provided to you online.