Tottan Saltworks

See shop sell sea salt by the seashore

Tristan Scholze Mar 15, 2013 - 1 min read

<p>View from the beach approaching the saltworks</p>

<p>The harbor you pass through as you near the saltworks has a large, friendly cat population</p>

<p>Your imagination may see a big dog here—to watch over all the cats</p>

<p>Daikon radishes hanging out to dry</p>

<p>The main building allows roof access with a scenic panorama—those are picnic areas below</p>

<p>The beachfront views have ample seating and natural artwork</p>

<p>Here the seawater is pumped to the top and runs down the branches as the wind dries it out, concentrating the salt</p>

<p>The seawater is then heated inside to higher concentrations</p>

<p>Salt near the end of process—you can try it and other salt products like eggs and pudding at the gift shop.</p>

Natural sea salt production in Japan is an ancient art form, refined over centuries. One place in Fukuoka that keeps this tradition alive is Kobo Tottan. This quiet retreat is tucked away on land’s edge of the Itoshima Peninsula a short drive from the Shimafunakoshi oyster wharf or Keya Beach. Here, they use just sun, wind, and firewood to obtain mineral-rich salt from seawater. You can watch or even take part in the process and relax with a picnic overlooking the sea, even in winter.

Name in Japanese
製塩所「工房とったん」—seiensho koubou tottan—Tottan Saltworks

Tristan Scholze @tristan.scholze

I'm also known as Faer Out. I love learning about people and nature. I've traveled around the world and throughout Japan, and I hope to continue seeing and experiencing the wonder of this planet as long as I live.Based in Japan for nearly two decades, I'm a Japan Travel expert for Fukuoka and Sag...