32 Dai, Imabari, Ehime Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥1,000
Located on Omishima Island along the Shimanami Kaido, the Hakata Salt Industry Omishima Factory offers a fascinating look into the salt-making process. Visitors can observe how imported sun-dried salt is dissolved in local seawater and recrystallized. The factory shop sells a variety of salt-related souvenirs, including the popular salt soft-serve ice cream. Admission is free, making it a great stop for travelers exploring the area. Don't miss the chance to see the traditional salt fields behind the factory, a recreation of the methods used from 1953-1972. The factory is easily accessible by car, just 15 minutes from the Omishima IC.