City in Kantō, Japan
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Noda (野田市 Noda-shi) is a city in northwestern Chiba prefecture.
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An explanation of how soy sauce is made, and Kikkoman's history in the making of soy sauce. Ends with a soy sauce tasting, and free samples. Reservations requested by phone (in Japanese) beforehand.
a Japanese castle built in 1590 by Matsudaira Yasumoto. It was demolished in 1875 and again reconstructed in 1995 to boost local tourism and to function as an annex to the local Sekiyado Castle Museum. However, the reconstructed buildings are not on the original foundations, nor are the buildings historically accurate.
a museum dedicated to the life and achievements of Admiral Kantarō Suzuki (1868–1948) focusing on his life, naval career, and pivotal role in Japan's surrender, featuring artifacts and a historical archive building from his former residence.
is a Shinto shrine. The shrine was founded in 851 CE by a member of the Fujiwara clan and is the oldest shrine in Noda city. The shrine is a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing.
is an art museum opened in January 2006 and displays artworks collected by Shichizaemon Mogi, the 12th head of the Takanashi-Moki family, one of the eight families of the Mogi family that founded Kikkoman.
By road
It is well-connected by road approximately a 35-40 minute drive from central Tokyo depending on traffic.
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