Fun for All Ages! Explore Hokkaido’s Fascinating Factory Tours
Factory tours in Hokkaido offer a behind-the-scenes look at how a wide variety of local products are made—from beverages like beer, wine, and milk, to sweets, snacks, and even traditional crafts. These tours are full of excitement and discovery, making them a perfect activity for both children and adults.
To help you plan your trip more easily, we’ve introduced factory tour spots by region throughout Hokkaido. Each destination offers a unique glimpse into the craftsmanship and care that go into making Hokkaido’s best-loved products.
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Sapporo/Jozankei Area
- Shiroi Koibito Park
- This confectionery theme park is enjoyable for everyone, from children to adults. You can observe the production process of &quo…
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- Sapporo Beer Museum
- Housed in a designated Hokkaido Heritage red-brick building originally constructed in 1890 (Meiji 23) as a sugar factory, it lat…
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- Snow Brand Megmilk Dairy Farming & Milk History Museum & Sapporo Factory
- Just a short walk from Sapporo Station in the Naebo district, the Snow Brand Megmilk Dairy Farming & Milk History Museum and…
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- Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Sapporo Plant
- This factory produces a wide variety of beverages sold throughout Hokkaido, including carbonated drinks, coffee, tea, and minera…
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- Satsuraku Milk no Sato
- Satsuraku Milk no Sato is a family-friendly dairy-themed attraction located within Sapporo Satoland, an agricultural exchange fa…
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- Fukuyama Brewery
- Located in the Higashi Ward of Sapporo, Fukuyama Brewery (Hokkaido Soy Sauce Co., Ltd.) is a long-established maker of soy sauce…
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Area around Sapporo
- Sapporo Beer Hokkaido Brewery
- Take a deep dive into the art of beer-making with a 60-minute guided tour of the Sapporo Beer Hokkaido Brewery. You’ll fol…
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- Kirin Brewery Hokkaido Chitose Plant
- At the Kirin Brewery Hokkaido Chitose Plant, one of Kirin’s key production sites, beer is brewed using pristine water from…
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- Royce' Chocolate World
- Just arrived at New Chitose Airport, the gateway to Hokkaido? Before setting off on your journey—or while waiting for your…
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- Calbee Hokkaido Factory
- Located in Chitose, Hokkaido, the Calbee Hokkaido Factory offers visitors a unique opportunity to witness the creation of Japan&…
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- Hokuren Pearl Rice Factory
- Located in the peaceful city of Ishikari, the Hokuren Pearl Rice Factory offers more than just a glimpse into rice milling&mdash…
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Area around Otaru, Niseko
- Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
- The "Nikka Whisky Hokkaido Yoichi Distillery" was established in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, who learned the art of wh…
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- Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura
- Opened in 1899, this historic brewery makes delicious sake from 100% Hokkaido-grown rice with groundwater from the melted snow o…
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- Kamaei Kamaboko Plaza
- Located in the heart of Otaru, Kamaei Kamaboko Plaza is an interactive attraction operated by Kamaei, a long-established kamabok…
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- Yoichi Winery
- Set among the gentle hills of Yoichi in Hokkaido, Yoichi Winery is a special destination for anyone who loves wine, food, and na…
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- The Glass Studio in Otaru
- Located at the base of Mt. Tengu in Otaru, The Glass Studio in Otaru is a peaceful glass workshop surrounded by nature. It&rsquo…
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Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo
- Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum
- Nestled in the quiet streets of Asahikawa, Hokkaido, the Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum offers a rare opportunity to experience t…
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- Takasago Brewery
- Founded in 1899, Takasago Sake Brewery in Asahikawa is one of Hokkaido’s most respected sake breweries. Since its founding…
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Area around Furano, Biei
- Furano Wine Factory
- The winemakers at the Furano Winery pride themselves in only using locally grown Furano grapes rather than import varietals from…
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- Furano Cheese Factory
- Visit Northern Hokkaido’s Furano City to enjoy products produced from the local dairy at the Furano Cheese Factory. Locall…
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Tokachi, Obihiro
- RYUGETSU Sweet Pia Garden
- Ryugetsu’s local factory is where Hokkaido’s renowned sweet, “Sanporoku,” is made. Come and watch the pr…
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- Meiji Naruhodo Factory Tokachi
- Nestled in the wide-open landscapes of Hokkaido, Tokachi is a region celebrated for its thriving dairy industry. Located in the …
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- Yotsuba Milk Products "Oishisa Massugu-kan"
- Located in Otofuke, Tokachi, the Oishisa Massugu-kan (The Straightforward Deliciousness Pavilion) is a visitor center at Yotsuba…
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- The Ikeda-cho Grape and Wine Research Institute "Ikeda Wine Castle"
- The first municipal winery in Japan, the Tokachi wine production facility. It was renovated in June 2020. The view from the smal…
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Other Areas
- Hakodate Carl Raymon Main Factory (Hakodate, area around Hakodate)
- For over 60 years, Hakodate Carl Raymon has been crafting authentic German-style ham and sausages using time-honored techniques.…
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- Kiyosato Shochu Distillery (Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu)
- When you think of Kiyosato, a peaceful town in eastern Hokkaido, what comes to mind is likely its rich farmland and abundant har…
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