A Gastronomy Walk Through Katsuragisanroku Park, Umemoto Tofu shop, Katakami Soy Sauce

A soybean steamer that has been slowly redesigned over time. It steams the beans softly and carefully, so as to make the most of their flavor.

Climb the barrel and see the fermentation process from above. You can also see the brewer's techniques, where they stir the matured soy sauce, with its deepened its hue and flavor.

The largest tubs have capacities of between 3,600 to 5,400 liters. The microorganisms that get left in the tuns sometimes result in the unexpected creation of fantastic soy sauce!

The lively kitchen can be seen over the counter of the shop.

The myriad samples! Give their popular product, Kongo Tofu, a try raw. Taste the original flavor and aroma of the soybeans.

If you visit as a group, head up to the second floor, where the hostess will hold a lecture on tofu. The room is comfortable, and has a unique Japanese atmosphere.

The current main hall of Takakamo Shrine is a Sangensha nagare-zukuri style building that has existed since the 1400's. It has been designated as one of Japan's Important Cultural Properties.

We recommended you go a little further, to Baaku, a restaurant and handmade ham sausage workshop operated by a farmer. You can eat their original Baaku pork here. A Baaku lunch costs 1,550 yen.

We recommended you go a little further, to Baaku, a restaurant and handmade ham sausage workshop operated by a farmer. You can eat their original Baaku pork here. A Baaku lunch costs 1,550 yen.