{"id":171,"date":"2026-01-28T17:59:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2026-01-28T17:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:59:20","slug":"salt-field-and-salt-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/?page_id=171","title":{"rendered":"Salt Field and Salt Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d0e0ce23f75c1c98511fdbd2833a3ca7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d0e0ce23f75c1c98511fdbd2833a3ca7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d0e0ce23f75c1c98511fdbd2833a3ca7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/d0e0ce23f75c1c98511fdbd2833a3ca7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In Kitaura, the &#8220;Agehama&#8221; style salt production\u2014a traditional sand-terrace method\u2014once flourished. &#8220;Kitaura Tsuki-no-Shio&#8221; (Moon Salt) is carefully crafted over time using these time-honored techniques, drawing from the exceptionally clear coastal waters of the area. We also invite you to try &#8220;Kitaura Natural Nigari&#8221; (bittern), a health supplement drink containing 92 types of high-quality essential natural minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\u00a0Visitor Information<\/h4>\n<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Business Days<\/th>\n<th>Open Every Day<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Business Hours<\/td>\n<td>9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Entry Fee<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Facility Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/e2d76351f3b72889a1e25a0f7f45d1ed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/e2d76351f3b72889a1e25a0f7f45d1ed.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/e2d76351f3b72889a1e25a0f7f45d1ed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/e2d76351f3b72889a1e25a0f7f45d1ed-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<table cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th nowrap=\"nowrap\">Facility Name<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">Salt Museum<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\">In Kitaura, the traditional &#8220;Agehama&#8221; style of salt-making once flourished. We have a special display of the tools used in the past, along with easy-to-understand panels explaining the salt-making process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"3\">Michi-no-Eki<\/td>\n<td>Men\u2019s Restroom<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">3 Urinals,<br \/>\n2 Private Toilets,<br \/>\n2 Sinks,<br \/>\n1 Accessible Toilet\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Women\u2019s Restroom<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">3 Private Toilets,<br \/>\n2 Sinks,<br \/>\n1 Accessible Toilet\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Parking Lot<\/td>\n<td align=\"left\">Standard Cars: 18 spaces<br \/>\nLarge Vehicles: 5 spaces<br \/>\nAccessible (Wheelchair): 2 spaces\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">&#8220;Kitaura Tsuki-no-Shio&#8221; (Moon Salt)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"http:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bcf86b56ea6db71d7bfcb76e861fd263.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bcf86b56ea6db71d7bfcb76e861fd263.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bcf86b56ea6db71d7bfcb76e861fd263-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bcf86b56ea6db71d7bfcb76e861fd263-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The Moon, an essential presence for all forms of life. &#8220;Tsuki-no-Shio&#8221; (Moon Salt) is nurtured by the ebb and flow of the tides, governed by the moon&#8217;s gravity, and crafted with the heart and soul of our salt artisans. Kitaura, located in northern Miyazaki Prefecture, is a vibrant fishing town famous for its delicious seafood. This salt is a true treasure of Kitaura, filled with the blessings of its beautiful sea and the mystical power of the moon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The secret to great salt is, above all, the purity of the seawater. Shimo-Aso Beach is Kyushu\u2019s #1 as being the only beach in Kyushu selected in the Sea Category Special Selection of &#8220;Japan&#8217;s 100 Best Swimming Beaches&#8221; by Ministry of the Environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Salt is an essential element for the human body. Our salt is a gift from nature, drawn from the pristine waters of Kitaura and slowly crafted over time using traditional methods. Rich in essential minerals like potassium and magnesium, it offers a mellow, well-rounded flavor that sets it apart from ordinary salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bf761cf3854baa777e9f16b2d6041b51-768x512-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bf761cf3854baa777e9f16b2d6041b51-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/michinoeki-kitaura.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bf761cf3854baa777e9f16b2d6041b51-768x512-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In Kitaura, the &#8220;Agehama&#8221; style salt production\u2014a traditional sand-terrace method\u2014once flourished. 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