Visit the bonito ibushi hut at KatsuoNoTempaku (ShimaCity)! Enjoy an experience that is pleasant to look at and delicious to eat!

The ``Katsuo Ibushi Hut'' was built on a hill in Nakiri, Daio-cho ShimaCity overlooking the Daiozaki Lighthouse. Here you can learn about bonito flakes made using an ancient method.
What you can sample is fluffy, glossy, steaming rice cooked in an earthenware pot, and a heaping amount of bonito flakes sprinkled over it.
The more you learn about the history of bonito flakes that has been passed down in this region, the process of making bonito flakes, the more you will appreciate the ``dashi'' that supports Japanese cuisine.

Daio Town Nakiri is a town with a fishing port. As you drive along a narrow path that you might easily pass by if you are absent-minded, you will see a sign with a vertical bonito symbol.
After going up a slightly steep slope, there is an open parking lot on top of a small hill.

This is the "bonito ibushi hut". The calligraphy signboard is made of wood and has a Japanese atmosphere. Since it was built in 1945, it has been carefully maintained and continues to exist to this day.
It seems that the production of bonito flakes began so long ago that there are no records left. You'll be thrilled by the Japanese delicacies that have been loved since ancient times!

Curtain hanging at the entrance. The sharp letters ``Nakiribushi'' and the trademark vertically oriented bonito catch the eye.
In the Shima region, which is said to have been one of Japan's ``food countries'' where seafood and other products were presented to the imperial court since ancient times, skipjack fishing is said to have been popular in the Nakiri area. Katsuobushi is made by smoking the caught bonito to preserve it.

Tenpaku is the president of Katsuo KatsuoNoTempaku which operates a bonito ibushi hut.
Using the actual bonito flakes made here and a model of bonito as a fish, the humorous explanations are very easy to listen to!

Katsuobushi has a modest, simple, yet sturdy appearance.

There are bamboo steamers filled with dried bonito flakes and piles of firewood used for smoking. This firewood seems to have been harvested from the woodlands of IseJingu.
Even the tools and ingredients that don't go directly into your mouth show a deep commitment to them.

The sunlight shining into the ibushi hut is very magical. While looking at the tools and equipment placed inside the hut, you will be given a detailed explanation.

Katsuobushi looks like it's waiting to be shaved.
The bright red meat with a hint of blue will whet your appetite. The ``dashi'' made from ibushigatsuo, which is made by hand in the traditional way, has a clear, elegant sweetness, and a strong, powerful flavor that seems to be firmly rooted in the center of the flavor. Masu.
A fascinating product that has many fans, from local residents to famous chefs.

While you are listening to the instructions, the rice in the clay pot will be cooked.
The steam rising vigorously gives me a good feeling!

You can also watch the carving process.
You'll also want a bonito flaker!
On your busy days, it might be a good idea to carefully prepare the ingredients like this and enjoy the special Japanese-style soup stock.

A hearty dish that can be sprinkled with bonito flakes!
The round aroma of freshly cooked rice enhances the strong, gentle natural aroma of the bonito flakes.

The steam...the scent...!
You can get the message across without saying anything, right? I'm sure the taste and texture will be the same.
You can sample the deliciousness that will leave you speechless. I have no choice but to go and try it.

The firewood used to smoke the bonito at the bonito ibushi hut is said to have been cut from the woodlands near IseJingu.
It has also been highly praised for the fact that when the mountains are regenerated, the ocean also comes back to life and the natural environment circulates. This means that we are also protecting the marine environment where we can catch delicious bonito.

After experiencing the deliciousness, you will definitely want it. Bonito flakes as a souvenir.
We have a complete lineup of bonito flakes that can be shaved in different ways, as well as bonito flakes that can be eaten as a snack, as well as easy-to-use dashi packs.

Oh? This is the vertical bonito that I saw in the parking lot and at the entrance to the ibushi hut.
How about one for your kitchen?

After the tour, I could see the horizon beyond the rest house outside.
At my feet, firewood harvested from Ise's Satoyama is lined up on both sides.
The word ``circulation'' that I heard during the tour comes to mind. Delicious food that is nurtured by the connection between the sea, mountains, and people that Japan is proud of.

The character ``shi'' in the bonito ibushi hut was in the shape of a fishhook. This little trick is effective even in places like this.
It's a beautiful nameplate that doesn't make too much of a statement but has a strong presence.

The view of the Pacific Ocean from outside Ibushi Hut. You can also see the beautiful white Daiozaki Lighthouse.
The horizon line draws a very gentle curve. Spectacular unobstructed views that stir your travel desires. It's a stunning view that's a perfect way to end your trip.
It's no wonder that Daio-cho is loved by many painters and is called the ``painting town.''

Like the appearance of a bonito ibushi hut, the bonito flakes made using an ancient method are modest, simple, overflowing with elegant taste, and yet full of deliciousness with a strong core.
By learning about its history, origin, and commitment, I felt that its flavor would become even more authentic.
Please come and visit us once! You can also see outstanding scenery!

◎Visits are by reservation only.
Please check the official website for prices and times.