• The experience is guided in English by expert staff from Komego Miso, who share their deep knowledge of miso and Japanese food culture.
• You will explore the inside of an active miso brewery where miso is still produced using traditional methods.
• You will prepare miso soup and grilled miso rice balls together. The menu is vegan-friendly, so both vegan and non-vegan guests can enjoy the experience together.

Visit Komego Miso, a historic miso brewery in Fukui that has been producing miso for about 200 years. Komego Miso has long supplied miso to Eiheiji Temple, the head temple of Soto Zen Buddhism, and is officially recognized as a trusted purveyor to the temple. If you are planning to visit Eiheiji Temple, this guided tour is highly recommended. Through this experience, you will discover the story of how Komego Miso has supported the daily Zen training at Eiheiji for generations. Join this program to experience the depth of Japanese food culture and the spirit of Zen through miso.

Schedule 1. Introduction to Miso Learn about the history of miso and traditional production methods. 2. Miso Brewery Tour Explore the inside of an active miso brewery and take in the rich aroma of fermenting miso. 3. Introduction to Dashi Learn about dashi, Japan’s essential soup stock and the foundation of Japanese cuisine. 4. Cooking Experience Prepare miso soup and grilled miso rice balls. Begin by making dashi from scratch, then create simple yet authentic Japanese dishes. 5. Enjoy Your Meal Taste the miso dishes you have prepared yourself.