Chiba · Permanent cultural facility
Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum, Noda Factory
Follow the colour, aroma and production of soy sauce at its Noda factory. This approximately one-hour visit explores fermentation and local brewing culture, with advance booking essential and visits focused on weekdays.
What to see
- An introductory film and route explaining soy-sauce production, history, colour and aroma.
- Factory-tour guests can also visit Goyogura, the relocated 1939 brewery with traditional brewing tools and techniques, subject to operational restrictions.
Tobu Urban Park Line Nodashi Station → your visit
- Walk about three minutes from Nodashi Station. Address: 110 Noda, within the Kikkoman Noda Factory.
- Parking is limited and the operator recommends public transport. About 20 minutes by car from Nagareyama IC.
Closures & important conditions
Closed weekends, public holidays, the fourth Monday (or the following day if that Monday is a holiday), Golden Week, Obon and New Year. Dated notices close December 25, 2026–January 4, 2027 and February 1–26, 2027. February 27–28 also fall under the normal weekend closure.
- During corridor work scheduled from late March to late November 2026, the passage is narrowed by about half, construction noise is possible and the preparation tanks cannot be viewed.
- The museum elevator is unavailable December 14–24, 2026. Visitors unable to use stairs should discuss access before booking.
- Goyogura is not fully accessible and can have capacity limits or maintenance restrictions.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-07 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing
Hours & admission arrangements
09:00–16:00, excluding the 12:00–12:45 lunch break. Tour starts: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00 and 14:30; approximately 60 minutes.
Advance reservation is mandatory by the previous business day, online or by phone; no same-day bookings. Online booking requires Kikkoman+ membership. Phone: 04-7123-5136, 09:00–15:30 on opening days excluding 12:00–13:00. Availability was not checked.
- Factory-tour admission is free (JPY 0). Food and shop purchases are separate; the cafe and shop are for tour visitors only.
- Allow about 60 minutes: approximately 15 minutes of film and 45 minutes of production-route viewing. The route involves about 30 minutes of walking and stairs.
- Junior-high students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. The factory handles soy and wheat.
What still needs checking
- Live vacancies, cancellation deadlines/fees and foreign-language guiding were not confirmed.
- The corridor work is scheduled to finish in late November 2026, not confirmed complete; check the latest notice.
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Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.
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