Aomori Prefecture

[Owani Town, Aomori Prefecture] The only one in Japan! Marushichi's miso, soy sauce, and seasonings made with hot spring heat are so delicious!

Hana Odagiri
2023.12.12
Last updated: 2023.12.11

table of contents

1 What is Marushichi Tsugaru Miso Soy Sauce that is loved by locals?
- 1.1 The only one in Japan! Producing miso using hot spring heat
2 Introducing Marushichi's recommended seasonings!
3 Where can I buy Marusichi products?
4 summary

Do you know about miso and soy sauce, which have been loved by the people of Tsugaru for many years?

The miso and soy sauce sold by Marushichi Tsugaru Miso and Soy Sauce Co., Ltd. are well known to everyone in the local Owani area, and many people become addicted to them once they try them.

This time, we will thoroughly introduce the charms of Marushichi's miso, soy sauce, and seasonings

We will also introduce recommended seasonings and sales locations, so please be sure to purchase some as souvenirs when you visit Aomori.

What is Marushichi Tsugaru Miso Soy Sauce that is loved by locals?

What kind of company is Marushichi Tsugaru Miso Soy Sauce, which is loved by locals?

The only one in Japan! Producing miso using hot spring heat

The main factory of Marushichi Tsugaru Miso Soy Oil Co., Ltd. is located in Owani Town, which is famous for its hot springs.

They produce a rare type of miso that ferments and matures using the heat from the local Owani hot springs.In fact, fermenting and aging using the hot spring heat is a traditional Marusichi manufacturing method, and is said to be the only one in Japan.

By using hot spring heat, the fermentation and aging period is cut in half compared to natural fermentation, and miso can be aged and fermented stably even in winter.

also grows ``hot spring bean sprouts'' that utilize the heat of hot springs , and their unique flavor and crunchy texture are addictive!

Introducing Marushichi's recommended seasonings!

The products handled by Marushichi are:

miso
soy sauce
Soup/Sauce
Koji

4 types above.

We also sell gift sets containing miso and soy sauce, freeze-dried miso soup, and amazake made with Marushichi koji.

Yunomachi Tsugaru Miso White Miso/Red Miso

Marushichi sells red miso and white miso, both of which have the same basic ingredients but different manufacturing methods and aging periods. , and fermented and aged for about 4 to 5 months. White miso is made by boiling soybeans, removing a little skin, and then steaming them for about 1.5 to 2 months. Ferment and mature for about a month.

White miso is mild and can be used for all things such as miso soup and aemono. In addition, red miso has a distinct flavor , making it ideal not only for miso soup but also for stir-fries.

Kikujirushi soy sauce

Marushichi sells a variety of soy sauces, but the one we recommend Kikujirushi soy sauce .

Tsugaru people love sweet and rich flavors, and Marushichi's Kikujirushi soy sauce has a taste that perfectly matches the Tsugaru people's tastes! It has a good balance of flavor and sweetness , and some locals say that when making stews, the flavor cannot be determined without Kikujirushi soy sauce.

there is also a product called Matsujirushi soy sauce with a similar package this one has a lighter taste and is less salty and sweet than Kikujirushi soy sauce.

Konbu soy sauce

Konbu soy sauce is a luxurious blend of genuine brewed soy sauce and true kelp from Oma.。

It doesn't have the sweetness of a typical mentsuyu, but because of the kelp soup stock, it goes well with any dish, and has a deep flavor that goes great with stews, soups, and grilled fish !

It is mellower than the Kikujirushi soy sauce introduced above, so when used as sashimi soy sauce, you can really taste the fish flavor.

Tsugaru yakiniku sauce with soy sauce and miso

In fact, Marushichi's hidden gem is the Tsugaru Yakiniku sauce .

There are two types: soy sauce and miso, and both use , garlic , and apple vinegar from Aomori Prefecture The soy sauce is based on brewed soy sauce, and has a peppery taste that gives it a refreshing taste.It is recommended not only as a sauce for yakiniku, but also as a seasoning for steak and fried chicken.

Miso-style has a sweet and gentle taste with mellow miso and ginger flavors .

It goes well with any kind of food, so having just one bottle is sure to come in handy!

By the way, we also recommend using it to season fried rice.

Where can I buy Marusichi products?

Marusichi's products are very delicious, but where can I buy them?

From here, we will introduce stores that carry Marusichi products.

Miso and soy sauce are available at local supermarkets and roadside stations.

that we introduced this time can be purchased to some extent at supermarkets in the Tsugaru region , and roadside stations in the Tsugaru region carry a wide variety of miso, soy sauce, and other products . However, the selection of products differs depending on the store, so if you want to purchase a variety of products, we recommend going to the stores below.

Hiroro basement 1st floor town greengrocer Yaoen

the first basement floor of Hiroro , a commercial complex in front of Hirosaki Station, there is a multi-purpose

Hiroro also sells a limited quantity of Tsugaru miso ``Kei'', so if you can find it, please buy it.

INFORMATION

Address: Hiroro B1F, 9-20 Ekimae-cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture 036-8003
Phone number: 0172-40-3853
Business hours: 10:00-19:00
Closed: Closed only on New Year's Day

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Crocodile Come

Wani Come, a hot spring facility located near the station in Owanicho carries all of Marushichi's products.

Like Hiroro, there is a Marushichi corner, so it's easy to find what you're looking for, and local vegetables and Owani Onsen Bean Sprouts, a specialty of Owani Town, are also on sale.

“Owani Onsen Bean Sprout” sells out quickly, so be sure to buy it when you find it.

It's delicious when served with ohitashi and drizzled with Marushichi soy sauce!

INFORMATION

Address: 11-11 Owani Kawabe, Owani-cho, Minamitsugaru-gun, Aomori 038-0211
Phone number: 0172-49-1126
URL: crocodile come
Business hours: 9:00-22:00 (Shop corner is 8:00-17:00)
Closed: 3rd Thursday of every month

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Supermarket “Itoku” stores

available at Itoku supermarket stores

Miso and soy sauce are displayed in each seasoning corner, and items such as yakiniku sauce and freeze-dried miso soup are placed in the local products corner in front of the cash register.

INFORMATION

URL: ITOKU

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Can also be purchased at Marusichi's head office factory

You can also purchase products at Marusichi's main factory.。

It's a quaint factory with a difficult to find entrance that makes it hard to tell whether it's open or not, but you can purchase Marusichi products here as well. If you have a chance to stop by Owani Town, why not take a look at our main factory where you can feel the history and tradition?