What are the opening hours of Marukin Soy Sauce Museum?

9:00 to 16:00 (until 16:30 during summer holidays)

Shodoshima Soy Sauce

Q: How do I get to Shodoshima Soy Sauce?

By Bus The closest bus stop to the soy sauce museum and tsukudani shops is Marukin-mae. Buses run 1-2 times per hour from Tonosho Port to Marukin-mae, passing through Kusakabe Port. The ride from Tonosho Port takes 40 minutes and costs 300 yen, while from Kusakabe Port, it’s only 10 minutes and costs 150 yen. By Car or Taxi You can also reach the museum and shops by car or taxi. It’s about 40 minutes from Tonosho Port (around 6000 yen by taxi), 30 minutes from Fukuda Port (about 5200 yen by taxi), and just 5 minutes from Kusakabe Port (around 1000 yen by taxi).

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Shodoshima Soy Sauce has been an integral part of the island’s culinary heritage for over 400 years, with a long tradition of craftsmanship that continues to this day. The area between Kusakabe Port and Sakate Port is home to about a dozen soy sauce factories, where visitors can witness the time-honored methods of brewing this savory condiment. Among these, Marukin stands out as a must-visit, offering a soy sauce museum that delves into the history and production process. The museum showcases original brewing tools, detailed English-language displays, and a gift shop where you can taste and purchase a variety of soy sauces crafted using traditional methods.

In addition to soy sauce, Shodoshima is also known for its local specialty, tsukudani—small pieces of seafood, meat, or vegetables simmered in a rich, sweet soy sauce. Visitors can discover the flavors of this unique dish by visiting two specialty shops in the area. Kyohotei Tsukudani offers mini walking tours along with a small museum where you can learn more about this local delicacy. Just around the corner, Ittokuan Tsukudani allows guests to sample and purchase an assortment of tsukudani in various flavors, providing a delicious experience for those keen on exploring Shodoshima’s rich culinary culture.

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By Bus
The closest bus stop to the soy sauce museum and tsukudani shops is Marukin-mae. Buses run 1-2 times per hour from Tonosho Port to Marukin-mae, passing through Kusakabe Port. The ride from Tonosho Port takes 40 minutes and costs 300 yen, while from Kusakabe Port, it’s only 10 minutes and costs 150 yen.

By Car or Taxi
You can also reach the museum and shops by car or taxi. It’s about 40 minutes from Tonosho Port (around 6000 yen by taxi), 30 minutes from Fukuda Port (about 5200 yen by taxi), and just 5 minutes from Kusakabe Port (around 1000 yen by taxi).