Yuasa: Discover the Birthplace of Shoyu on a Walking Tour｜Japan

Yuasa shoyu Soy Sauce Brewery Town Walk

Discover the birthplace of Japan’s most essential seasoning.

Why this tour is special
・Visit the town where shoyu was first produced in Japan
・Walk through traditional brewery streets
・Learn how fermentation shaped Japanese cuisine
・Taste authentic shoyu

What you’ll experience
1 Historic brewery streets

Walk through preserved streets where soy sauce production began centuries ago.

2 The story of fermentation

Learn how Buddhist monks and trade connections helped create Japan’s most important seasoning.

3 Soy sauce tasting

Compare different flavors and discover how they shape Japanese cuisine.

4 Everyday life in a brewing town

See how soy sauce production shaped the town’s culture and architecture.