2.5 or 2 hour private experience
Location: Koto Ward, Tokyo
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the Master
The third-generation owner of a locally beloved Tokyo miso specialty store operated by his family since 1934, Masaaki oversees a remarkable collection of over 70 miso varieties sourced from across Japan. Possessing a deep belief that miso soup is a profound connection to family, memory, and cultural heritage, he maintains long-standing relationships with traditional producers while serving the surrounding community's culinary needs.
What you’ll do
Visit a 3rd-generation miso speciality store in Tokyo and dive into the complex flavors of miso, one of Japan's foundational fermented foods. After learning about the taste and techniques used to make miso, create your own miso from scratch. Then, enjoy a miso tasting session, sampling 6 different unique types of miso, and discover how miso can be paired with other foods to unlock its flavor profile. Visit the first floor shop to browse an even greater range of speciality miso and traditional Japanese foods.
Availability
Monday to Friday
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:30)
Session 2 (13:30 - 16:00)
Not available in December and on national holidays.
Who can attend
Children must be 12+ years old.
What’s included
Option 1:
A package of miso, handmade by yourself under the supervision of the Master.
What to wear
Clothing that you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
Access
20min by car from Tokyo Station
Foundational Fermentation
For more than a millennium, miso has been the foundation of Japanese culinary heritage — from a Heian Period delicacy prized enough to serve as currency, to a hearty staple that fueled Kamakura Period samurai warriors. Today, miso is an indispensable part of nearly every traditional Japanese meal, whether as a steaming bowl of miso soup served alongside a spread of side dishes, or as a marinade infusing fresh cuts of meat with rich umami balanced by notes of salt, sweetness, and depth. Miso possesses extraordinary variation, with over 1,300,000 classified varieties in Japan alone, shaped by region, fermentation time, blend, and base ingredient. At this historic Tokyo miso specialty store in Japan — sourcing over 70 unique varieties from across the country — discover the full complexity and delicious diversity of miso. Guided by the third-generation owner and surrounded by the original wooden beams that have witnessed over 90 years of the shop's history, experience the rich world of miso, one of Japan's most essential ingredients.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
