Over a hundred years of brewing
Kaneiwa Soy Sauce was founded in 1912, in Ogawa, Aridagawa, Wakayama.
In the late Meiji period (1868–1912), the founder trained in Yuasa, Kishu— a region long known as the birthplace of soy sauce brewing.
Surrounded by the Kii Mountains, which extend from Mount Koya (Koyasan), this area is blessed with pure, high-quality water.
For over a century, traditional methods using large wooden barrels have been carefully preserved.
Entrusted to nature and time, the soy sauce is slowly fermented and aged.
Here, the distinctive aroma and depth of Kaneiwa continue to develop, quietly and steadily.
Brewery shop
At the shop next to the brewery, you can purchase soy sauce, seasonings, and limited-edition products directly from the brewery.
We offer items for everyday use at home, as well as selections for gifting.
Traditional flavors and aromas shaped by the climate of Kishu Arida.
We invite you to experience a taste unique to the brewery.
Access
Kaneiwa Shoyu Honten Co., Ltd.
Tel. +81-737-32-2149
Fax. +81-737-32-3157
357 Ogawa, Aridagawa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama 643-0142, Japan
Hours: Mon–Sat 9:00–17:00
Payment: Cash, PayPay
Brewery tour
At Kaneiwa Shoyu Honten, you can see traditional soy sauce brewing up close.
Inside the brewery, where large wooden barrels stand in rows, soy sauce is slowly fermented and aged through natural processes. We invite you to experience this scene firsthand.
The work of the brewers, and the time it takes, shape a depth of flavor unique to Kaneiwa.
As you walk through the brewery, you are invited to discover what Kaneiwa values in its craft.
| ［ What’s included ］ |
Brewery tour / Introduction to wooden barrel brewing / Overview of the soy sauce making process. ★ Tours in English are available with the assistance of a translation app. |
| ［ Duration ］ | Approximately 10 to 60 minutes, depending on your request |
| ［ Fee ］ | Free |
| ［ Reservations ］ | Please contact us by email to make a reservation. (Group visits available upon request) Tel. +81-737-32-2149 |
