Noda, Chiba · Soy sauce factory tour
Follow the aroma of fermentation.
Inside Kikkoman’s Noda factory, the Monoshiri Shoyukan introduces the everyday seasoning behind countless Japanese meals. Follow soy sauce through production and compare the colour and aroma of moromi at different stages of fermentation.
- Admission
- Free; advance reservation required
- Tour duration
- About 60 minutes
- Hours
- 09:00–16:00; lunch closure 12:00–12:45
- Regular closures
- Weekends, holidays and fourth Monday
- Booking deadline
- Previous business day; no same-day booking
- Nearest station
- Nodashi: about three minutes on foot
See how soy sauce develops
An introductory film leads into a guided look at production. Samples of moromi, the fermenting mash, let you compare changes in colour and smell. We suggest paying attention to these small differences: they make a familiar ingredient more interesting at your next meal.
Reserve a weekday visit
Book online or by phone; online booking requires Kikkoman+ membership. The café and shop are for tour visitors. Seasonal and temporary closures also apply, so check the calendar. If you need an English explanation, confirm arrangements directly before booking.
Check mobility and photography arrangements
The route involves walking and stairs. Ask about assistance when booking. The elevator is scheduled to be unavailable from 14–24 December 2026. Some areas prohibit photography, and video recording is not allowed.
Location & access
Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum
110 Noda, Noda-shi, Chiba 278-0037
Neighbourhood
Noda / Chiba
About three minutes on foot from Nodashi Station on the Tobu Urban Park Line. This guide maps the museum at the Noda factory; use the museum address rather than Kikkoman’s corporate offices.
Keep exploring
Sources & planning links
- Official reservations, hours, access and visitor rules
- Official tour — production and fermentation displays
- Official December 2026 elevator-work notice
Visitor information reviewed on 13 October 2026. This guide uses published sources. Confirm current hours, prices and availability before visiting.