Located in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Kakukyu Hatcho Miso (Hatcho Miso Village) is the miso brewery of Kakukyu, a long-established Hatcho miso maker that has been in business since the Edo period. Here, you can take a free guided tour to learn about the history of Hatcho miso and its traditional production methods. The sight of miso stored in huge wooden barrels slowly aging under the weight of stone weights is truly breathtaking. At the end of the tour, you can enjoy a tasting of miso soup made with Hatcho miso. (Tours are held every hour on the hour.)

In addition to the miso brewery, the premises also include a restaurant serving dishes made with Hatcho miso and a souvenir shop. The shop offers a wide variety of products, from standard Hatcho miso products to sweets and retort pouches made with Hatcho miso. These products make the perfect souvenir, allowing you to enjoy the delicious flavor of Hatcho miso at home.
The "Hatchō Miso Soft Serve Ice Cream" sold at the shop is a hidden favorite thanks to its unexpected deliciousness.

[Fun Fact]
Hatchō miso gets its name from its location eight cho (approximately 870 meters) west of Okazaki Castle.
Hatchō miso is characterized by its rich, full-bodied flavor, concentrated with the umami of soybeans, as well as its unique sour and astringent taste.