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Ishii Miso
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- 4.9 ( 20 reviews)
- $$, $$$
Ishii Miso Co,Ltd was founded in 1868 (the end of the Edo era) and is still producing miso by a unique traditional natural method. Miso, soybean paste, is an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine. We have miso soup every day and sometimes use it for other dishes. Miso is fermented food so it is very healthy. Nagano Prefecture where Matsumoto is included is the top producer of miso (46%) in Japan. Miso used to be made in homes. But now, many Japanese don't know or find out how to make miso. We use wooden barrels to ferment miso, which is also unique. Normally the barrels are plastic or metal, but wooden barrels enable air to permeate so they are good for fermentation. Many foreigners visit this brewery even though it does not appear in guide books and there is no English website.
| Day of the Week | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 9:00 - 17:00 |
Cuisines
- 🍣 Japanese
- 🌍 International
Dining Options
- 💳 Accepts Credit Cards
- 🪑 Highchairs Available
- 🍱 Lunch
- 🍳 Breakfast
Accepts Credit Cards
Recommended Reviews
4.9
Peregrino Perdido
Nice example of traditional Japan. Small and pretty place with excellent quality of “hand made†miso.
Jessica Pan
Great introduction of miso production. Highly recommended to visit in Mitsumoto.
Alex G
Brilliant tour of their miso brewery, they are producers of Shinsyu miso (which is one of the best) and their brewery is one of the oldest. They have 130+ years old barrels still in use and the guide talks at length about the miso making process. Highly recommend going for the tour and lunch option, the food was excellent and of course was miso based. Their shop stocks some lovey items to bring home with you too. Great thing to do when you get to Matsumoto and before the castle tour!
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