[Okazaki] Enjoy Haccho Miso with a Factory Tour and Miso Gourmet! "Kakukyu Hatcho Miso"
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Get Kakukyu souvenirs here!
After finishing the factory tour, it is recommended to purchase an exclusive Kakukyu souvenir at the shop. They have so many products that it is hard to decide which one to buy.
Business hours / 9:00-17:00
Regular holiday / Year-end and New Year holidays
The popular "Akadashi Miso Barrel" (800g / 1,700 yen + tax). This is a combination of Haccho miso, which is made from soybeans and salt, and rice miso. You can enjoy the rich flavor.
When it comes to miso, the first thing that comes to mind is “Miso Nikomi Udon (udon noodle in miso broth)” (for two, 650 yen including tax). This is a Miso Nikomi Udon with crunchy noodles and Kakukyu miso, It's a perfect dish for the cold winter.
Most people who visit buy Hatcho miso. Hatcho miso is attracting attention all over the world as a fermented food! Miso is also popular for boosting immunity and improving intestinal health.
The staff's top recommendation is the "8 pieces of miso crackers with brown rice" (650 yen including tax). The crunchy texture of brown rice and the taste of miso are a perfect match! The addictive taste is attractive.
Enjoy gourmet food! Okazaki Kakukyu Hatcho Village
In addition, "Okazaki Kakukyu Hatcho Village'', where you can enjoy miso gourmet food, opened in 2017. "I want people to enjoy miso more casually," says the restaurant, which offers gourmet food made with Haccho miso.
It features a spacious space where you can enjoy your meal while looking at the miso tubs. There are three shops in the store where you can taste Miso Nikomi Udon, omelet rice, and dessert.
"Restaurant Kyuemon" is a directly managed restaurant that uses Kakukyu's Hatcho miso. The most recommended dish is definitely Miso Nikomi Udon (1,200 yen including tax). Miso Nikomi Udon made with plenty of Hatcho miso. Enjoy with the chewy noodles and fried yuba!
"Santa's Okazaki Yaki Cheese Curry Bread" (250 yen including tax), a collaboration of curry and miso, is very popular at "Santa's Toro-ri Omelette Rice". The spicy curry and miso match each other!
At the outside shop, you can enjoy "Miso Soft Cream" (400 yen including tax), which is a perfect combination of rich soft cream and miso flavor. Soft serve ice cream with plenty of miso powder is supported by a wide range of generations.
"Kakukyu" is filled with the charm of Haccho miso, including a free factory tour where you can fully enjoy the history of "Kakukyu'' and gourmet food. Why not stop by when you visit Okazaki?