Overview
The Ishiya factory behind Shiroi Koibito — white chocolate sandwiched in langue de chat cookies — opens its production line to view: watch the cookies bake and box below the glass gallery, with chocolate-history exhibits and tastings. The bake-your-own workshop is a family favorite (extra fee), and the free zone's English rose garden and clock tower are photo-ready, turning fairy-tale under winter illuminations.
💰 Tickets
Factory tour JPY 800 adults, JPY 400 children, free under 4; the gardens outside are free.
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)
🚇 Getting there
7 minutes from Miyanosawa Station (Tozai Line), about 25 minutes from downtown.
⏱️ How long to visit
About 1.5-2 hours.
🌅 Best time to visit
Prettiest on illumination evenings (Nov-Mar) and in June-July rose season.
Travel Tips
The line is most likely running on weekday middays. Workshops sell out on weekends — book ahead.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Sapporo, Japan from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Japan on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Sapporo on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.
KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Sapporo with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Sapporo 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Shiroi Koibito Park
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Things to Do in Sapporo
Sapporo Snow Festival (Early Feb)
The pinnacle of winter festivals — giant snow sculptures in Odori Park, ice art in Susukino, best after dark.
Mt. Moiwa Night View
Ride the ropeway to the 531m summit for one of Japan's top-three night views — arrive 30 minutes before sunset.
Otaru Day Trip
Forty minutes by train to the canal town: gas lamps, music boxes and LeTAO cheesecake in half a day.