Shodoshima Soy Sauce

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Shodoshima Soy Sauce is a key part of the island’s rich culinary tradition, with over 400 years of history in soy sauce production. Around a dozen soy sauce factories are located between Kusakabe Port and Sakate Port, where the age-old craft of making this savory condiment continues. Among them, Marukin stands out with its soy sauce museum, offering visitors an in-depth look at the traditional production process. The museum features English displays, original brewing tools, and a gift shop where you can sample and purchase a variety of soy sauces.

Nearby, you’ll find another local delicacy—tsukudani, which are small pieces of seafood, meat, or vegetables cooked in sweet soy sauce. Visitors can explore two specialty shops: Kyohotei Tsukudani, which offers mini walking tours and a small museum, and Ittokuan Tsukudani, where you can sample and purchase a wide range of flavors.

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Marukin Soy Sauce Museum

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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 Kusakabe Port. The ride from Tonosho Port takes 40 minutes and costs 300 yen, while from Kusakabe Port it’s just 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).