Okazaki Castle, Miso & Sake Brewery
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Port
Nagoya, Japan
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$139
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Head to Okazaki Castle — the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu. This larger-than-life Japanese hero was the founder of the Edo government in 1603. For the next 260 years, the shogunate ruled with a stable hand. Okazaki Castle's main donjon (keep) was destroyed when the Tokugawa shogunate toppled, but was rebuilt in 1959. Today, it features a museum displaying weapons and armor used by the Samurai.
You'll also visit the Kakukyu Hatcho Miso Factory & Museum. An on-site museum explains the history of miso and how it is made. You then step inside the factory where the miso is produced. Gigantic wooden casks hold six tons of miso each, with three tons of rocks placed in a mountain-like format to weigh them down. Taste some miso soup made from two different types of miso as well miso-flavored ice cream. Odd? Yes, but keep an open mind — it tastes like caramel.
At the Maruishi Sake Brewery you'll learn all about this Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice grain. It's pronounced sa-kay and its origins date back to the 3rd century BC. Touring the Maruishi Sake Brewery is an opportunity to learn the origins and production methods. The brewery's trademark sake brand is Tokugawa Ieyasu, named for the famed Shogun.
Notes:
Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, and many steps. The stairs in the castle are very steep. There is no elevator. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. You must remove your shoes at one or more location(s). Wear comfortable walking shoes. Unfamiliar accents can be challenging; feel free to ask your guide to repeat or elaborate on information, and to speak more slowly so you can fully comprehend and converse.