What other travelers are saying about Shiroi Koibito Park (Chocolate Factory)
We didn't want to go here, but we're so glad that we did.
Neither my wife nor I are great fans of sweets, but her family love them so we thought we should go here to buy some gifts. This was an excellent decision.
We only visited the extensive free areas so cannot speak for the paid ones, but we had a wonderful time (aided in no small part by fantastic weather) and would definitely recommend that others also visit, whether they like sweets or not.
The park is beautiful in a kitsch mock-european fashion with pleasant gardens full of roses. The animatronic displays were entertaining, and the park was spotlessly clean. When we visited, it was nearly October so the Halloween decorations were already out and appropriate music was being piped throughout the park.
The shops were well played out and the produce was of a good quality. We enjoyed an ice cream and we're especially pleased by the customised biscuit tins that we were able to buy and which were ready in just 30 minutes. It was great to be able to buy so many gifts in one place saving us from having to constantly carry presents everywhere else we went during our trip.
Wow, what a fun place! And it only gets better if you love chocolate.
The open area is already so lovely, well kept, and enjoyable even without having to pay for admission into the park proper.
But it's well worth it to pay the small admission price to see the chocolate museum and factory inside!
I enjoyed the "time travel" presentation, and the Halloween theme during our visit. It's such an enjoyable visit that should last at least a few hours
Pro tip: watch the clock tower at the top of every hour!
Highly recommend to visit in October. The park is decorated for Halloween. We paid ¥800 to tour inside which was interactive for children as well. The factory view from above was very interesting. There are also plenty of photo spots and even a ¥300 camera from above photo spot in the courtyard.
We purchased customised 36-biscuit tin and magnet from the Piccadilly shop downstairs in the main building and it was ready after a 30 wait. There are some shop exclusive items, however, the biscuits are standardised price across all gift shops in Hokkaido so no need to stock up here.
A wonderland that is both interesting and romantic. The ticket is 800 yen for adults, tourists can get access to the main building by the ticket. The main building, mostly telling stories about the history of making chocolates and the founder of this factory, is magic. And tourists can also learn how to make chocolates and cakes here.
And the most impressive part I’ve learned today is that ‘white lover’ is named because the snow in Hokkaido is beautiful so that the founder’s father called it ‘white lover’.
The dessert on the top of the factory was just splendid! with good view by the window, a perfect experience! Highly recommended!!
And if you don’t buy tickets, the free area is also amazing, like a magic garden in a fairy tale. It’s a pity that we didn’t get enough time today, maybe next time when I come with my child, I’ll spend a whole day here!
Fun and family friendly place to visit to understand Japan’s chocolate culture. Tickets to the paid area (including factory gallery, history area, etc) is 800 Yen per adult, which is reasonable. Credit cards and paywave are accepted. 1 piece of the iconic chocolate is given for each paid ticket.
Chocolate ice cream (450 Yen for regular size) was very good and smooth.
Would recommend visiting this iconic Japanese chocolate factory. Generally assessable for tourists as English subtitles are provided.
Shiroi Koibito Park is accessible by public transportation from Sapporo. Visitors can take the subway to Miyanosawa Station and walk for about 10 minutes to reach the park. There are also buses available from central Sapporo to the park.
Visitors can tour the Shiroi Koibito factory, see how the famous biscuits are made, and even try their hand at making their own. The park also features a museum, a European-style garden, a shop selling Shiroi Koibito products and other Hokkaido souvenirs, and cafes where visitors can enjoy sweets and drinks.
Yes, Shiroi Koibito Park has cafes and restaurants where visitors can enjoy a variety of foods, including desserts made with Shiroi Koibito chocolate, drinks, and meals. The Chocolate Lounge offers a view of the factory production line, providing a unique dining experience.
While Shiroi Koibito Park is enjoyable for visitors of all ages, it's more focused on the confectionery and its manufacturing process than on rides or play areas. However, the cookie-making experience can be fun for children, and the park's gardens and decorations offer a visually engaging environment.
Photography is allowed in most park areas, but certain zones may have restrictions, especially inside the factory. It's best to follow the park's guidelines and look for any signs indicating photography restrictions.
