10 Japanese food factory tours in and around Tokyo

Japan is home to plenty of attractions fit for immersing yourself in all things uniquely Japanese. Whether you’re into Studio Ghibli’s world-famous films or are curious to learn about the life cycle of parasites, Japan has you covered with museums galore. Why not combine these fun-filled attractions and your love of Japanese food? Luckily, there are several Japanese food factory tours in and around the Tokyo area that people of all ages can enjoy.

While the foods and specific experiences offered vary from factory to factory, they all share the same thing: a celebration of Japanese food through hands-on activities. So, prepare your appetites for a factory tour you’re not likely to forget anytime soon.

1. Ajinomoto Kawasaki Factory Tour
2. Kewpie’s Open Kitchen & Mayo Terrace
3. Kiyoken Yokohama Factory Tour
4. Glico Factory Tour
5. Chiba Yakult Factory Tour
6. Lotte Factory Tour
7. Ogino Bread Factory Tour
8. Akagi Factory Tour
9. Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Tama Factory Tour
10. Cup Noodles Museum

Ajinomoto Kawasaki Factory Tour

Ajinomoto’s Kawasaki Factory Tour has much to offer the whole family. Do you have kids who are big fans of Japan’s ubiquitous corn soup? Are you curious how the brand’s dashi (fish stock) is made? This Japanese food factory has multiple tours and “courses” where you can learn about the company’s many products through games, videos, quizzes and a peek at the factory’s stages at work. Don’t leave without sampling the foods themselves and stopping by the amusing photo spot to remember your time here!

• Address: 1-1 Suzuki-machi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa
• Admission: Free! (Note: Children must be two years or older to enter.)
• Nearest station: JR Kawasaki

Kewpie’s Open Kitchen & Mayo Terrace

Learn all about Japan’s first domestic mayonnaise brand, Kewpie, in the Ibaraki prefecture plant’s Factory Tour and Chofu City’s Mayo Terrace! If you can’t make it to either of these facilities in person, you can also register for an online tour. The Japanese mayonnaise food factory tours began in 1961 and are called Open Kitchen. Besides viewing the making of mayonnaise, you can also visit their Mayo Terrace, a tour and entertainment facility dedicated to learning about the condiment with games and activities for all ages.

Mayo Terrace

Address: Sengawa Kiew Port, 2-5-7 Senkawa-cho, Chofu City, Tokyo

• Admission: Free!
• Nearest station: Sengawa (Keio Line)

Open Kitchen

• Address: 1800 Kotesashi, Gokamachi, Sashima-gun, Ibaraki
• Admission: Free!
• Nearest station: Minami-Kuribashi (Tobu-Nikko Line)

Kiyoken Yokohama Factory Tour

Founded in 1908 in Yokohama, Kiyoken is a long-running food producer best known for its Chinese cuisine. Its most popular products include a wide assortment of shumai (Chinese dumplings), mooncakes and nikuman (pork buns). At the Kiyoken Yokohama Factory tour, you will get an in-depth look at the manufacturing processes of its shumai and bento boxes. From the observation deck, you watch as the shumai are freshly made and enjoy a free tasting of the delicious dumplings as well.

• Address: 675-1 Kawamukocho, Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 
• Admission: Free! (Note: All visitors must be 15 years or older and advanced reservations are required.)
• Nearest station: Kotsuke (JR Yokohama Line)

Glico Factory Tour

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