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Haba Koji Teashop Kurawo

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Tour the archive warehouse at the brewery of the acclaimed sake 'Mansaku no Hana' and pick up a bottle as a souvenir

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About this spot

A dining establishment in a renovated merchant house along Nakashichini-machi Street, run by a local koji merchant specializing in fermented foods such as miso and koji. The menu, centered on fermented fare, is highly regarded. Offerings include miso soup made from carefully aged miso, seasonal vegetable side dishes, and gently sweet amazake (sweet sake), reflecting the food culture of the warehouse town. The interior, with its polished amber-toned pillars and beams bearing the memory of commerce past, evokes the passage of time at a comfortable, unhurried pace. After walking the hidden warehouse townscape, sitting down to eat here will allow you to experience Masuda not merely as something to 'see' but truly to 'taste.' This is the perfect final stop on your couple's Masuda outing.

Tips

Lunch hours can be busy, and lunch servings may be limited; if planning to visit later in the day, it's wise to confirm in advance. Just enjoying amazake or sweets is also recommended. The restaurant has days off, so check operating days beforehand.