Kaga Miso

Kaga miso is a long-aged reddish rice miso centered in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. Nurtured within the Kaga domain's castle town culture, it ages over a year to a deep amber. Soybean umami is fully drawn out, producing mellow richness despite its salty character. Hokuriku's harsh winters encourage slow aging, and this miso is deeply tied to Kanazawa food culture—kaburazushi, jibuni, and more. It reflects the prosperity of the Kaga domain's million-koku legacy. Nurtured alongside Kanazawa's tea ceremony culture, Kaga miso is sometimes used in confections. This unexpected combination of miso and sweets reveals the depth of Kaga food culture.