Yukinori Matsunaga makes natural sun-dried salt from seawater collected at Chirihama in Hakui. The non-boiling process relies on sunlight and wind, while the wider project supports conservation of the eroding Chirihama coast and Noto's recovery.
Noto Chirihama Saltworks makes sea salt from water collected at Chirihama in Hakui, Ishikawa. The product is closely identified with a coast that Hakui City describes as both unusual for its driveable beach and under long-term pressure from erosion.
The official shop describes a no-boil method that uses sunlight to concentrate the seawater, natural wind to draw off nigari gradually, and a final period of sun drying. It lists fine and coarse crystals with different dissolve rates.
Chirihama seawater is concentrated by sunlight without boiling, exposed to natural wind as the nigari is reduced, and finished by sun drying.
2 products from this producer. Availability was compared with its official shop on October 11, 2026.
Sold out · checked Oct 11Fine crystals made without boiling from Chirihama seawater, then exposed to natural wind to reduce nigari and finished again in the sun. The 60g pack is suited to everyday seasoning and carrying with you.
Sold out · checked Oct 11Coarse crystals made from Chirihama seawater using only sunlight and wind. Their varied dissolving speed is intended to reveal saltiness followed by sweetness, savoriness and a rounded finish.
Order and pay in the producer’s own shop. The producer handles packing, shipping, returns and questions about your order.