All Reviews of Marukin Soy Sauce Museum

At the Marukin Soy Sauce Factory, you can get a glimpse into the traditional Japanese process of making soy sauce. Soybeans, wheat, and other ingredients are steamed, cooked, and made into koji, then mixed with salt water to ferment and mature. Only after pressing, blending, and other steps does the soy sauce develop its deep color and rich aroma. You can also appreciate the artisans’ many years of accumulated brewing expertise. Everything from the ratio of ingredients to the fermentation time affects the final flavor. After the tour, be sure to try the special soy sauce soft serve! It starts with a smooth, rich, milky flavor, followed by a subtle hint of soy sauce. The sweet and salty flavors are surprisingly harmonious, making this limited treat well worth trying while you’re here.

The museum may be small, but the ticket price is really reasonable. I definitely recommend checking it out!

Marukin Soy Sauce has both a warehouse and a factory. Starting from the factory, there are all kinds of diagrams explaining how soy sauce is made. I really learned a lot about the process. It was awesome!