【2025】'Jalan' Ranking of "Delicious" Factory Tours to Visit in Autumn

* AI Translated

The travel information site "Jalan News" has announced the results of a survey on "factory tour spots related to food." Among the hands-on food facilities located throughout Japan, many spots where both children and adults can "see," "learn," and "eat" luxuriously—such as Chinese buns, shiumai, ramen, and sweets—ranked highly.

"Jalan" Delicious Factory Tour Ranking for Autumn

[Survey Overview] Internet survey / Survey period: August 8 (Fri) to 13 (Wed), 2025 / Respondents: People in their 20s to 50s living in all 47 prefectures / Valid responses: 1,050 / Multiple answers allowed (Up to three spots could be selected, mainly focusing on food-related factory tours introduced by "Jalan" that are perfect for the appetite of autumn.)

From Popular Products to Local Specialties: Hands-on Factory Tours Where You Can See, Learn, and Taste

1st : [Saitama] Nakamuraya Chinese Bun Museum

Factory tours will resume from August 15, 2025. Tours are by reservation only and limited to 20 people per session. After learning about the history of Chinese buns in the theater, visitors can observe the manufacturing process through glass and taste freshly steamed Chinese buns. The facility also features exhibits and games, making it an interactive spot enjoyable for all ages. Admission is free, and it is a fun and educational facility.

2nd : [Kanagawa] Kiyoken Yokohama Factory

This fully reserved, approximately 90-minute tour allows visitors to observe the production lines of shiumai and bento, view exhibits on the history of ekiben (station bento) and Kiyoken’s official mascot "Hyo-chan" soy sauce dispensers. After the tour, you can sample freshly made shiumai and side dishes, and there is also a shop selling exclusive goods and Chinese buns. It is also popular with families.

3rd : [Okinawa] Okashigoten Yomitan Main Store

You can closely observe the production process and individual packaging of the original Beni-imo Tart and Almond Chocolate Sandwich, and the fact that no reservation is required makes it easy to drop by. Another highlight unique to the factory-attached store is the chance to taste freshly baked, crispy tarts. There is also a café where you can enjoy beni-imo sweets, making it a perfect spot for a break during sightseeing.

4th : [Osaka] CUPNOODLES MUSEUM Osaka Ikeda

This museum offers fun and informative exhibits about the history and production process of instant noodles. The "Instant noodles Tunnel," which displays around 800 types of packaging, and the "My Cup Noodles Factory," where you can create your own unique cup noodles, are especially popular. A special exhibition on space food ramen is also being held until December 2025.

5th : [Miyagi] Kanezaki Sohonten Sasakama-kan

This tour allows you to visit the factory, which starts operating early in the morning, from 8 a.m. You can discover the deliciousness of the "Tairyobata" sasakamaboko. Guided by skilled kamaboko artisans, the factory tour teaches you about the history and production process of sasakamaboko, and you can watch the artisans at work through glass windows. After the tour, you can enjoy a special Kanezaki breakfast featuring freshly grilled Tairyobata and arajiru (fish soup).

*Held only on Saturdays and Sundays. Participation requires a fee and reservation.

6th : [Aichi] Mentai Park Tokoname

This theme park, operated by Kanefuku, allows you to freely observe the production process of mentaiko (spicy cod roe). No reservation is required and admission is free, so you can experience the craftsmanship and the impressive production line up close. At the attached "Tsubu Tsubu Land," you can learn about the history and trivia of mentaiko, and the food corner offers tastings of freshly made mentaiko and a variety of mentaiko dishes.

*Scheduled to reopen after renovations in mid-November 2025.

7th : [Fukuoka] ICHIRAN no Mori Itoshima

This facility allows you to observe and learn about the production process of Ichiran's original "natural tonkotsu ramen," made with their special blend of wheat flour. You can watch the noodle-making process through glass, and there is also a museum introducing the history of Ichiran. The unique "flavor concentration counter" seats, where each person sits in a partitioned booth, are also on display. After the tour, you can enjoy freshly made ramen in a retro Showa-style restaurant. Admission is free, and children can get free ramen (for official app members only).

8th : [Hokkaido] ROYCE' CACAO & CHOCOLATE TOWN

This facility lets you learn about everything from cacao cultivation to chocolate production. You can observe the factory through glass, and enjoy fun learning experiences through projection mapping and various exhibits. There are hands-on experiences such as a simulated cacao farm, a play area where you can try making popular products through games, and a chocolate bar-making workshop (separate fee from admission). It’s a chocolate theme park that combines learning and play.

8th : [Kyoto] Otabe Main Building

You can observe the process of shaping and boxing "Tsubuan-filled Nama Yatsuhashi Otabe" through large windows from the observation corridor. No reservation is required and admission is free; the tour takes about 5 to 10 minutes. After the tour, you can enjoy shopping at the Otabe Main Building, making it an easy and enjoyable facility to visit.

*Factory operation days and hours may vary depending on production volume.

10th : [Hokkaido] Shiroi Koibito Park

Inside the "Chocotopia Factory," you can observe the production process of Shiroi Koibito and Baumkuchen. There are also projection mapping video exhibits where you can learn about the history of chocolate, a café offering exclusive sweets, and a popular area where you can make your own original cans.

*Please note that some areas may not be accessible due to planned renovations of the factory tour area starting January 2026.

10th : [Gunma] Konnyaku Theme Park

This is a konnyaku-themed park where you can tour the production lines for board konnyaku, shirataki, and jelly. Admission, tours, and tastings are all free. In addition to learning through videos and panel displays, you can sample about 15 different konnyaku dishes. There is also a hands-on area where you can make konnyaku yourself, which is especially popular with families.

*The information introduced is as of September 30, 2025. Business hours and other details may change.

*For the latest information and reservation status, please check each official website.

*The information and photos provided may not be the most up-to-date. Please be sure to check in advance before visiting.

Information provided by: Jalan (Recruit Co., Ltd.)