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
- Step into a world of sweetness at this charming theme park dedicated to Hokkaido’s iconic “Shiroi Koibito” coo…
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- Sapporo Beer Museum
- Housed in a Hokkaido Heritage-designated red-brick building, Japan’s only beer museum introduces the history of brewing th…
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- Snow Brand Megmilk Dairy Farming & Milk History Museum & Sapporo Factory
- Explore the rich heritage of Hokkaido’s dairy farming since 1977 and see modern milk production in action at this engaging…
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- Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Sapporo Plant
- This factory in Sapporo’s Kiyota Ward offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how beverages are produced in Hokkaid…
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- Satsuraku Milk no Sato
- Official site (Japanese)
- Fukuyama Brewery
- A soy sauce and miso maker founded in 1891, offering factory tours at its red brick soy sauce brewery and selling products at it…
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Area around Sapporo
- Sapporo Beer Hokkaido Brewery
- Learn about the brewing process of Sapporo Classic on a brewery tour. Visitors can also enjoy beer tastings and walks through th…
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- Kirin Brewery Hokkaido Chitose Plant
- A brewery that produces beer using water from the Naibetsu River. Visitors can tour the brewing process, compare different worts…
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- Royce' Chocolate World
- Located on the airport's 3rd floor, Royce' Chocolate World is home to Japan's first chocolate factory inside an airp…
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- Calbee Hokkaido Factory
- A facility where visitors can observe the production process of snack products made from Hokkaido-grown potatoes. Interactive ex…
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- Hokuren Pearl Rice Factory
- A facility in Ishikari that introduces rice processing and distribution through exhibits and factory tours.Hokuren Pearl R…
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Area around Otaru, Niseko
- Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
- A historic distillery featuring traditional coal-fired distillation and ten buildings designated as National Important Cultural …
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- Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura
- Step into a world of tradition at Tanaka Sake Brewing Kikkogura. Since 1899, this historic brewery has crafted exceptional sake …
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- Kamaei Kamaboko Plaza
- An interactive attraction in Otaru operated by Kamaei, where visitors can observe the kamaboko-making process and enjoy products…
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- Yoichi Winery
- Located at Yoichi Winery, this welcoming destination offers visitors the opportunity to discover wines crafted from locally grow…
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- The Glass Studio in Otaru
- Step into a world where light and heat transform raw materials into art. Located at the base of Mt. Tengu, this studio invites y…
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Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo
- Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum
- Boasting over 350 years of history, the Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum offers a deep dive into the soul of sake brewing. Explore …
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- Takasago Brewery
- Step into over a century of sake mastery at Takasago Brewery, Asahikawa’s iconic producer of the celebrated “Kokushi…
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Area around Furano, Biei
- Furano Wine Factory
- Experience the essence of Furano at this brick-walled winery, where you can tour the winemaking process and enjoy tastings. Righ…
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- Furano Cheese Factory
- Discover the unique flavors of Furano at the Furano Cheese Factory, where fresh local milk is transformed into five distinct nat…
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Tokachi, Obihiro
- RYUGETSU Sweet Pia Garden
- Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden is one of the largest confectionery theme parks in Tokachi, where you can watch the production of the s…
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- Meiji Naruhodo Factory Tokachi
- Discover the heart of "Dairy Kingdom" Tokachi at this premier interactive facility in Memuro. Here, the journey from f…
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- Yotsuba Milk Products "Oishisa Massugu-kan"
- A visitor center where you can see, learn about, and taste Tokachi's dairy culture through factory tours, interactive exhibi…
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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)
- Explore the birthplace of Japan’s first authentic potato shochu, crafted from rich soil and pure mountain waters.In the qu…
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