Kelp Sheet Grating Experience

Tsuruga has long been a bustling container port on a major route for ships transporting food items and materials from Hokkaido and Tohoku to Kyoto and Osaka. Kelp was an item in the highest demand in the past, and the skills of the craftsmen are still passed down in Tsuruga today. Tsuruga is a leading kelp processing area in Japan, accounting for around 80% of the country’s production of hand-cut shredded kelp. The skills of the craftsmen in Tsuruga are the foundation of the city’s industry. You can visit to experience the art of hand-shredding kelp as taught by a skilled craftsman.