What if it rains on the day of the tour?

The experience goes ahead in rain, so bring an umbrella or raincoat. Much of it takes place indoors, with only light walking between the venues.

Can children join the tour?

Yes. The experience is open from elementary school age, with children aged 6 to 12 booked at a child rate.

Do I need to speak Japanese?

No. English interpretation is included, so you can follow and enjoy every part of the experience without Japanese.

What is included in the mitarashi dango experience?

You grill mitarashi dango brushed with a glaze made from the brewery’s own soy sauce, and enjoy them with green tea in a restored old house.

Where does the experience take place?

It starts at the torii gate meeting point in Oka, moves to the brewery for the lecture and pressing, and finishes at Asuka Stand in the village center.

Soy Sauce Making & Mitarashi Dango Experience in Asuka - Trip To Japan

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Make Your Own Soy Sauce & Mitarashi Dango Experience in Asuka, Nara

2 hours 30 minutes

Step inside a working soy sauce brewery in Asuka Village, in business since 1918, and press your own bottle to take home. Taste it fresh over local tofu, then grill mitarashi dango with a glaze made from the same soy sauce, served with green tea in a restored old house.