2025 Yuasa Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Conveniently located just a minute's walk from Yuasa Station in Wakayama Prefecture, Kadoya Shokudo is a long-established restaurant that has been in business for 75 years. The whitebait bowl served with the original sauce made in this soy sauce town was absolutely delicious! You can choose between boiled whitebait and raw whitebait, but you can order them separately. You can also change the whitebait bowl to a set meal of freshly dried locally caught fish for an additional fee. There are only two parking spaces in front of the restaurant, so please park in the parking lot in front of the station (free for two hours). Visited: August 2024 ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Name of facility📍Kadoya Shokudo Address📍1109-1 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama Opening hours📍 [Wednesdays and Sundays] 11:00-14:00 (last orders 14:00) [Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays-Saturdays, and public holidays] 11:00-14:00 /17:00-20:30 Closed📍Once a month on an irregular basis Access📍1 minute walk from JR Yuasa Station ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Japanese cuisine 2024 #Yuasa lunch #Wakayama trip #Wakayama sightseeing #japan #Domestic travel #Raw whitebait bowl

This was the last day of our trip to the Kii Peninsula. After breakfast and checking out, we returned to Yuasa Station. I knew there was a Yuasa Tourism Exchange Center next to the station, on the first floor of Yuasa Ekikura. To make the most of our time in Yuasa, I picked up some information there and inquired about new tourist attractions. I rented a bicycle to explore Yuasa when I first came here a few years ago. So this time, I suggested that we rent bicycles 🚲 again. My friends happily agreed. I didn't expect that there would be new changes to the bicycle rental service. Now, there is a service that allows you to rent a coffee camping ⛺️ set at the same time. After listening to the staff's introduction, we decided to use their service called "Odekakaffe Cycling" (Outing Coffee Cycling). This service includes bicycle rental, a choice of three kinds of coffee beans, a bottle of natural water, and a souvenir coffee cup. See Figure 18 for prices. It's a great deal. We rode our bicycles through the ancient streets of Yuasa, along the river, and after a pleasant ride, we arrived at Sakiwara Beach, one of the best places to view the sunset. While enjoying the sea view, we took a break and used the rented camping coffee maker to brew a cup of fragrant coffee ☕️ for each person. We all felt that this was a great travel experience and would sincerely recommend it to everyone. In addition, the old Yuasa Station has also changed. Inside, you can enjoy local specialties and desserts, and you can sit on the former platform and watch the trains come and go while drinking coffee. Yuasa Town, Arida District

Hidden in Wakayama, Yuasa Town is the birthplace of Japanese soy sauce! 300-year-old wooden houses and stone-paved roads waft with the salty aroma of soy sauce. Around every corner, you'll encounter traditional townhouses reminiscent of *Spirited Away*. Not only are there healing seascapes 🌊, but also a surprising dark soy sauce ice cream 🍦 that will make you scream! 🍴【Must-Eat List】 1️⃣ Shirasu-don | Transparent Whitebait Rice Bowl Recommended Restaurant: Yuasa Fishing Cooperative Cafeteria 👉 Freshly caught shimmering whitebait served over steaming rice 👉 Choose from raw/medium-rare/fully cooked, drizzled with soy sauce + wasabi for an explosion of flavor! ✨Tips: May-June is the best season for plump whitebait 2️⃣ Soy Sauce Ice Cream | Marushin Honke Brewery Located right at the entrance of the century-old soy sauce factory 👉 Caramel-colored rich soy sauce flavor + milky sweetness, a delight for those with a sweet and salty tooth! 👉 Add soy sauce soda crackers as a souvenir 3️⃣ Soy Sauce Ramen | Kakureya 👉 Broth made with Kadocho soy sauce, the dark soup is surprisingly refreshing 🏮【Cultural Experiences】 1️⃣ Kadocho Soy Sauce Museum 👉 Free admission! See the ancient wooden barrel brewing methods and sample different vintages of soy sauce 👉 The limited-edition soy sauce pudding 🍮 is a must-try (even richer than the ice cream!) 2️⃣ Shoyu Kura Street 👉 Rows of soy sauce breweries from the Edo period, perfect for taking photos in a kimono 3️⃣ Yuasa Town Museum 👉 Panoramic view of the tiled roofs of the townhouses from the 2nd floor, especially stunning at sunset 🚌【Transportation Guide】 From Osaka: 🚅 Take the "Kuroshio" from Shin-Osaka Station → Wakayama Station (90 minutes) ➡ Transfer to JR Kisei Main Line → Yuasa Station (60 minutes) 🚗 By car: Approximately 40 minutes from Shirahama/Wakayama Castle 📸【Photo Tips】 ✅ The orange soy sauce barrel wall on Shoyu Kura Street ✅ The light and shadow corridor in the museum courtyard ✅ Silhouetted whitebait boats against the sunset by the sea 🔻For more information on customized tours in Japan I private small groups I exclusive chartered cars ✔ Leave your travel dates + number of people and send a private message to customer support for a detailed itinerary

It's almost Hinamatsuri season! The "Yuasa Townscape Hinameguri" held in Yuasa Town, Wakayama was so good that I'm uploading some photos😊 Cute and gorgeous Hina dolls were displayed in various buildings in the Important Traditional Buildings Preservation District of Yuasa Town✨ The hanging decorations from above are also very nice😍 You can see so many Hina dolls while touring historical traditional Japanese buildings!! ! It seems that it will be held again this year☺️ In addition to sightseeing in Yuasa Town, why not enjoy the Hina dolls as well😉🙌🏻 #domestictraveltrip #wakayama #wakayamatrip #wakayamatourism #yuasa #hinamatsuri #yuasatownscapehinameguri #importanttraditionalbuildingspreservationdistrict #domestictravel #solotravel #girlstrip

I went to Yuasa Soy Sauce in Wakayama Prefecture! You can buy the famous Yuasa soy sauce here. There is also a cafe and they serve dishes using soy sauce. Why not give it a try? ? #FuriTabiWinter 📍Address: 1464 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arida-gun, Wakayama Prefecture 643-0004

Yuasa Komeshou, located in Yuasa Town, Wakayama Prefecture, is a charming restaurant that occupies an old train station. You can enjoy plenty of local flavors here. In addition to rich soft serve ice cream, on weekends they also serve fragrant dumplings made with Yuasa soy sauce. The sweet and salty sauce is exquisite, and once you try it you will never forget it. They also serve nostalgic set meals. The restaurant also has a wide selection of local souvenirs, including Yuasa soy sauce. Be sure to stop by to enjoy the flavors that give you a taste of Yuasa tradition! #0yentravelNovember

Kadoya Shokudo in Yuasa Town, Wakayama Prefecture, is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy plenty of local seafood. The recommendation is the raw whitebait bowl! The whitebait is soft and creamy, and you'll be impressed by its extremely fresh taste. You can also add a raw whitebait plate to your sashimi set meal for a luxurious treat. All of the sashimi is fresh, and you can enjoy the seafood to your heart's content. If you're visiting Yuasa, be sure to stop by to try some delicious local seafood! #0yentravelNovember

Kadocho Soy Sauce Museum in Yuasa, Wakayama Prefecture, is a facility where you can learn about the history and manufacturing process of Yuasa Soy Sauce, which is said to be the oldest soy sauce in Japan. There are exhibits of old tools used in soy sauce production and a reproduction of the traditional manufacturing method, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of why Yuasa is known as the birthplace of soy sauce. In a warehouse filled with the aroma of soy sauce, you can enjoy a special experience of coming into contact with tradition. Be sure to combine your visit with a stroll through the quaint streets of Yuasa! #0YenTripNovember

I made a reservation for the "SAUNA Sauna Hut" at the super popular sauna "Kishu Shinobi no Yu Ninomaru Onsen" in Wakayama Prefecture 🚗 After checking in, I headed to the sauna hut. The self-loyly sauna, which can fit about 6 to 8 people, is super hot! Since we are all men, we poured water into it as much as we could (lol) Then, once it was nicely steamed, we jumped right into the cold waterfall!! Be careful, you can't touch the ground directly under the waterfall⚠️ It was a sunny afternoon☀️ I couldn't help but scream, "It feels so good!" There are plenty of familiar Coleman chairs installed, so it doesn't seem like there will be any fighting over them 🪑🪑🪑 Also, the ramen at Strike-ken, which is attached to the sauna, was really delicious, so I recommend it for a sauna meal 🍜 #sauna2024 #sauna #saunatrip #selfloyly #wakayamatrip #wakayamatourism #sauna

#100TravelStyles A quiet train station near Wakayama, Japan. The local library is on the second floor, so you can enjoy a leisurely time reading a book. If you want to feel the sentiment of a quiet suburban town...

"Wakayama Drive - Yuasa Town"✨⁡ ⁡ This Wakayama trip is 2 days and 1 night⁡ A trip around the Arita and Hidaka areas😊⁡ ⁡ Day 1: Arita,⁡ To Yuasa, the birthplace of soy sauce brewing🚗⁡ ⁡ Yuasa is the only place in Wakayama Prefecture that has an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings⁡ A place that flourished as a post town on the Kumano Kodo🚶⁡ The white-walled storehouses and charming townhouses line the streets, making you feel like you've traveled back in time😊⁡ ⁡ The viewing area is tightly packed, but there are many things to see, so I recommend taking your time to visit👍️⁡ ⁡ ---------------------------------⁡ 【Kakucho Main store】⁡⁡ A long-established soy sauce brewery founded in 1841✨The popular raw soy sauce "Nigori-sho" is made over two and a half years in a Yoshino cedar barrel that has been in use for 182 years since the company was founded🎊⁡ ⁡⁡ ◼️Address: Yuasa 7, Yuasa-cho, Arita-gun⁡ ◼️TEL: 0737-62-2035⁡ ◼️Business hours: 9:00-17:00⁡ ---------------------------------⁡ ⁡ 【 Daisenbori 】⁡⁡ ⁡ A place on the north side of Kadocho, which was the inner port where soy sauce raw materials and products were unloaded🛶⁡ ⁡ ◼️Address: Yuasa 5, Yuasa-cho, Arita-gun⁡ ◼️Free to visit⁡ -------------------------------------⁡ 【 Ota Kyusuke Ginsei 】⁡⁡ ⁡ In a storehouse that has remained unchanged since the Edo period, we sell Kinzanji miso, which is made by hand using traditional methods✨⁡ ⁡ ◼️Address: 15 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arita-gun⁡ ◼️TEL: 0737-62-2623⁡ ◼️Business hours: 9:00-18:00⁡ ---------------------------------⁡ ⁡ 【 Yuasa Soy Sauce 】⁡⁡ ⁡ You can tour the brewery and taste soy sauce without making a reservation💡The recommended souvenir is the soy sauce "Ibushi" with its irresistible smoked aroma👏The soy sauce soft serve is rich and delicious🍦⁡ ⁡ ◼️Address: 1464 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arita-gun⁡ ◼️TEL: 0737-63-2267⁡ ◼️Business hours: 9:00-16:00⁡ ⁡ ---------------------------------⁡ ⁡ 【 Kurano Rice Store】⁡⁡ ⁡ The specialty Okeki no Yakimochi (80 yen) has been handmade since the late Edo period, and is made by wrapping sweet bean paste in a thin layer of mochi rice and baking it💡⁡ If you want to eat it, you must make a reservation☎️⁡ ⁡ ◼️Address: 44 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arita-gun⁡ ◼️TEL: 0737-62-2178⁡ ◼️Business hours: 9:00-19:00 (sales of yakimochi will end when sold out)⁡ ---------------------------------⁡ ⁡ 【 Jinburo, Public Bath Site Historical Museum 】⁡⁡ ⁡ This public bathhouse opened in the Edo period, and the current building is said to date back to the early Meiji period❗You can see valuable exhibits in a nostalgic space that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time🔍️⁡ ⁡ ◼️Address: 428 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arida-gun⁡ ◼️TEL: 0737-20-2033⁡ ◼️Opening hours: 9:30-16:30⁡ ⁡ ---------------------------------⁡ ⁡ 【 Yuasa Umaimono Kura 】⁡⁡ ⁡ A souvenir shop next to the town-run parking lot (free) 🎁 It has a wide selection of Yuasa & Wakayama souvenirs, and the most recommended is the liqueur "Kaka" made from Wakayama fruits and wine 🍷⁡ ⁡ ◼️Address: 2708-5 Yuasa, Yuasa-cho, Arida-gun⁡ ◼️TEL: 0737-63-0200⁡ ◼️Business hours: 10:00-17:00⁡ ⁡ ---------------------------------⁡ ⁡ After touring the Yuasa area, head to Hidaka-gun 🚗⁡ ⁡ #domestictrip #wakayamatrip #wakayamatourism #solotravel

Japan Yuasa Kadoya Shokudo The famous fish rice is one of the specialties of Yuasa. It is fresh and delicious and can be made into raw fish rice bowl. This is a famous restaurant in Yuasa Town. It has raw fish rice bowl, cooked fish rice bowl, and other set meals for lunch and dinner. I chose the cooked rice and fish set. The price is JPY 720, and the raw rice with fish is JPY 1100. The location is only 1 minute away from JR Yuasa Station... Address: Yuasa 1109-1, Yuasa-cho, Arita-gun Tel: +81-(0)737-62-2667

Access: About 1.5 hours by car from Osaka. Relax in a place rich in nature! You can enjoy both seafood and mountain delicacies, so it's also recommended for a gourmet trip♪ In summer, you can enjoy activities such as sea kayaking in Yuasa Bay✨ Why not try experiencing the feeling of being one with the sea? ! #Breathtaking views #Wakayama

I believe many people will feel strange to Toki-cho, but many people will know when it comes to the Kansai region. This Yuasa-cho is located in Wakayama Prefecture, south of the Kansai region of Japan. 2017 Yuasa-cho is recognized as a Japanese heritage by virtue of the heritage story "The first drop - the birthplace of soy sauce brewing, Kishu Yuki". This is the first area in Japan where soy sauce is brewed, and it is also recognized as the area where important traditional buildings are preserved. Tyusho-cho has a long history. The ancient architecture has been preserved to this day. There is a castle-style ryokan in the ancient castle remodeling, where you can enjoy a hot spring bath and experience the ancient Japanese traditional culture. In addition, the Seihara Onsen, which was founded in the 25th year of Meiji, is a gourmet hotel that is popular among locals. It is a special feature of cooking with seafood caught in the sea. Eating Japanese cuisine and sleeping in traditional and style houses, people can appreciate the traditional beauty of the place in Yuasa-cho.

Strolling in Yuasa-machi, you will be attracted by the gas drum light at the entrance of Nanshan Fresh Fish Shop. This is a very fresh fish shop. Local fish and dried seafood caught in the soup bay are on sale. The store said that "it is not a selection of fish, it is impossible to give it to the guests." Grilled squid is always the most popular, not to come earlier, we may not be able to grab these snacks. After buying the fish, the store will be responsible for the dishes, and you can bring these dishes to the nearby North Town Teapot House. When you are tired, you can rest and replenish your energy in the Kitamachi Tea House. In addition to rice, udon noodles, and your own curry, the coffee is also very rich. The store manager recommends the matcha rice cake red bean soup for 500 baht. The bitterness of matcha and the sweetness of adzuki beans make the girls love it. It is also one of the highlights to add roast rice cakes or cold glutinous rice balls. The in-store sale of rice and rice and other people's rice, as well as the local specialty citrus juice are worth a try.