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
- A history museum established in 1977 where you can learn about the development of Hokkaido's dairy farming and industry, and…
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- Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Sapporo Plant
- A factory where you can tour the production line of beverages sold in Hokkaido and be overwhelmed by the grandeur of a three-dim…
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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
- A 60-minute guided tour reveals the craftsmanship behind beer making, followed by fresh tastings and nature walks that offer a t…
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- Kirin Brewery Hokkaido Chitose Plant
- Brewed with the clear waters of the Naibetsu River, this 90-minute tour delights all five senses through guided exploration and …
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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
- Discover how Calbee’s popular snacks are created, from Hokkaido-grown potatoes to freshly made chips, through a playful an…
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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
- A distillery founded by Masataka Taketsuru in 1934. Buildings with red roofs and soft stone construction stand in rows, with 10 …
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- Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura
- If you want to experience Japan’s sake culture during your Hokkaido trip, Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura in Otaru is the pe…
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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
- A complex facility where you can experience the world of wine made from Yoichi grapes on the grounds of Yoichi Wine Brewery.At t…
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- The Glass Studio in Otaru
- At "The Glass Studio in Otaru" at the foot of Mt. Tengu in Otaru, surrounded by quiet forest, you can freely observe g…
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Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo
- Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum
- The Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum in Asahikawa offers a deep dive into the history of a sake brand once favored by the shogunate…
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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
- A brick wine factory on the hills of Furano where you can tour the manufacturing process, enjoy tastings, and stroll through the…
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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
- Among Obihiro confectionery shop "Ryugetsu" stores, this is the only store with an attached factory where you can tour…
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- Meiji Naruhodo Factory Tokachi
- An observation facility attached to Japan's largest cheese factory, located in Memuro Town in the dairy farming region of To…
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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"
- Ikeda Wine Castle, with its European-style architecture, is a must-visit spot to experience the charm of Tokachi wine.Explore th…
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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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