Shore Excursion Details

Yuasa Town Walking And Soy Sauce Factory Visit

Osaka (Wakayama), Japan

Yuasa Town Walking And Soy Sauce Factory Visit

DETAILS

  • 51/2
    hrs Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

Discover the charms of Yuasa, the historically important town that is considered the birthplace of soy sauce in Japan. At the Yuasa Soy Sauce Company, you will learn how this iconic condiment made its way from China – where it originated – to Japan and how it is produced today using traditional methods. In essence, it involves the natural fermentation of cooked soybeans and wheat and the addition of salt or brine, a process that also gives the resulting soy sauce its distinctive brown color. Soy sauce is used for marinades, seasoning and even to flavor ice cream, a taste of which you will be offered. Free time for shopping in Yuasa’s historic district will follow. You will also have the opportunity to dine on your own in Wakayama’s seaside seafood market Kuroshio. The choices will be seemingly infinite, even though there is so much bluefin tuna that the market is nicknamed Tuna Land.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour a soy sauce factory in Yuasa, the town where soy sauce was introduced in Japan.
• Sample soy sauce ice cream, one of the many foods that the condiment flavors.
• Spend free time shopping in Yuasa.
• Dine on your own in the Kuroshio seafood market in Wakayama.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 3 hours of walking. It is not recommended to guests who utilize a wheelchair due to uneven terrain. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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