Located in the middle of the Shimanami Kaido on Omishima Island in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, the Hakata Salt Company Omishima Factory has a viewing facility and a direct sales store, and the "Salt Soft Serve Ice Cream" served there is extremely popular as a gourmet treat for tourists on the Shimanami Kaido. This soft serve ice cream, which makes use of the popularity of Hakata Salt, has a rich milky sweetness with a hint of saltiness, creating an exquisite balance that never gets old.

At the factory tour facility, you can learn about the traditional Japanese salt making and the process of making Hakata Salt. By learning about the history and technology of how salt is made, you will gain a deeper understanding of the salt that you use every day. The tour is free, so you can drop in anytime. After the tour, you can purchase various types of "Hakata Salt" products, as well as sweets and seasonings made with salt, at the direct sales store.
The factory tour is free and does not require a reservation. Salt samples are available.