Verified [Verified] denotes information that has been published with confirmation of its owing parties.
Yasuoka Kamaboko Headquarters and Factory
Handmade Uwajima jakoten, a local specialty of Uwajima, is the signature item.
Yasuoka Kamaboko Headquarters and Factory is located in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture. Founded in 1952, this kamaboko factory also features a direct sales corner. It produces and sells jakoten and kamaboko made with locally caught fish from the nearby Uwakai Sea.
The signature product is Uwajima Jakoten, a well-known local specialty. At Yasuoka Kamaboko, it is made mainly from fresh small fish such as hotaru-jako and eso, which are ground into fish paste, shaped into oval patties, and deep-fried. The surface is fragrant and crisp, while the inside is full of rich fish flavor and umami. The shop also sells kamaboko, chikuwa, and jako tsumire. Nearly all products are finished by hand by skilled artisans.
The factory has a free viewing walkway where visitors can watch the production process up close. The facility also offers a jakoten-making experience for a fee with advance reservation required. It is held twice in the morning and once in the afternoon. Participants can make their own original jakoten together with an artisan.
Highlights
-
A direct sales corner attached to a kamaboko factory in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture.
-
Its signature product is Uwajima Jakoten, a local specialty.
-
Made with fresh small fish caught in the Uwakai Sea.
-
Specializes in fish paste products such as jakoten, kamaboko, and chikuwa.
-
Free factory tours are available.
Photos
-
The signature Uwajima Jakoten is a local specialty of Uwajima
-
Jakoten is made by frying fish paste from fish caught in the Uwakai Sea
-
The factory stands in a peaceful area surrounded by rural scenery
-
There is a direct sales corner where you can buy items as souvenirs
-
You can watch the production process from the viewing walkway inside the factory
-
A space is also available where you can try making jakoten with an artisan
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
Q
Can I make a reservation for the jakoten-making experience?
A
Yes. An advance reservation is required at least 1 week in advance to participate.
Q
Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
A
About 20 to 35 minutes away by car, you will find Uwajima Castle, an Important Cultural Property of Japan in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, and Nanrakuen, a Japanese garden where you can stroll around the pond and enjoy the scenery.
Reviews
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 安岡蒲鉾本社・工場
- Postal Code
- 798-1133
- Address
- 293 Nakanonaka, Mimacho, Uwajima City, Ehime
- Phone
- 0895-58-2155
- Hours
- Direct sales corner 9:00am–5:00pm, jakoten-making experience 9:00am–10:00am / 10:30am–11:30am / 1:00pm–2:00pm
- Closed on
- Direct sales corner: Sundays, jakoten-making experience: Sundays, August 13–17, November 20–January 10
- Price Range
-
Jakoten from 648 yen,
jakoten-making experience [Adults] 1,000 yen, [Children (elementary school age and under)] 800 yen - Access
-
1) Approx. 3 minutes by car from JR Yodo Line Nima Station
2) Approx. 20 minutes by car from JR Yosan Line / Yodo Line Uwajima Station - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
Popular Articles