Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo · Factory, Food & Drink

Glicopia Kobe

See how Pocky and Pretz are made

A guided look at Glico's Kobe factory, where you watch Pocky and Pretz being made and learn the story behind the brand.

Duration: 1h 20m
Group size: Confirmed on enquiry
Pricing: Free
Meeting point: 7-1 Takatsukadai, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2271

Location

Where

Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

Region

Kansai

Meeting point

7-1 Takatsukadai, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2271

Admission / pricing

Factory tour (all visitors)
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Free

Admission prices are indicative. Your final quote may include transport, arrangements, or other services.

About this experience

Glicopia Kobe is the visitor facility attached to Glico's Kobe factory. Guided groups walk the viewing floors and watch the production lines for Pocky and Pretz through glass, and learn about the history of Glico along the way. Beyond the lines, the visit includes interactive corners such as digital cooking and a shop selling Glico sweets. An optional paid workshop lets visitors shape their own Bisco from factory dough (signed up on the day at reception). Visits are guided in Japanese and run in set time slots, so timing and group arrangements are handled through your enquiry.

Highlights

Watch Pocky and Pretz production lines through glass
Glico history and chocolate exhibits
Digital cooking: design a treat on screen
Optional Handmade Bisco workshop (paid, on-day sign-up)
Glico shop on site
Free factory tour admission

Meeting information

7-1 Takatsukadai, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2271

Reception on the 1st floor. Kobe Municipal Subway to Seishin-Chuo, then Shinki Bus to Takatsukadai 1-chome (about 1 minute on foot).

Practical information

Reservation: Required. Guests without a reservation cannot enter. Internet reservation uses free Glico Members registration; phone booking also accepted.
Opening Hours: Facility 9:30–16:30. Timed tour sessions — weekdays 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 (from June 2026).
Closed Days: Mostly Fridays, Obon, New Year and factory maintenance days. Check the official calendar for your date.
Language: Guided in Japanese. For Handmade Bisco, bring an interpreter if needed.
Handmade Bisco (optional): Paid workshop about 70 minutes. ¥1,500 per 2-person set (not per person). Age 4 and over only. Sign-up on the day at 1st floor reception — not bookable in advance. Held after selected tour slots only.
Good to Know: Production lines can pause for maintenance; a monitor video is shown instead. Every visitor including infants counts as one person in the booking.

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Pricing

Free

Included

Factory tour admission (provider)

Not included

Handmade Bisco workshop (optional paid activity)
Transport and guide services from Enjoy Travel & Tours (confirmed in quotation)

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