For Family Trips with Kids: Kanto Snack Factory Museums

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For family trips on vacation, snack time brings smiles to both kids and adults. Snacks, chocolates, and juices are packed with ideas kids love. Snack makers constantly research to ensure children can eat safely, focusing on both taste and appearance. At snack factory museums, you can learn about the history and passion behind sweets while observing the production processes. Kids will be captivated watching their favorite snacks being made and seeing familiar packages assembled. The excitement and new discoveries found in these exclusive spaces are perfect for vacation inquiry-based learning and STEM education. Here, we introduce popular snack factory museums around the Kanto area. Factory tours offer plenty of fun, including tastings and souvenirs. Be sure to visit these spots for day trips or your next family trip.

〈Featured Locations〉
1: Morinaga Angel Museum MORIUM & Tsurumi Factory (Yokohama)
2: CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMA (Yokohama)
3: Meiji Naruhodo Factory Sakado (Sakado, Saitama)
4: Waku Waku Factory Glicopia EAST (Kitamoto, Saitama)
5: Calpis Mirai Museum Gunma Factory (Tatebayashi, Gunma)
6: Gateau Festa Harada Head Office Factory (Takasaki, Gunma)

       
  • Morinaga Angel Museum MORIUM & Tsurumi Factory (Yokohama)

  • CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMA (Yokohama)

  • Meiji Naruhodo Factory Sakado (Sakado, Saitama)

          
  • Waku Waku Factory Glicopia EAST (Kitamoto, Saitama)

  • Calpis Mirai Museum Gunma Factory (Tatebayashi, Gunma)

  • Gateau Festa Harada Head Office Factory (Takasaki, Gunma)

  • Learn Morinaga's history, enjoy guided tours of the manufacturing line, take photos with Kyoro-chan, and taste seasonal snacks.

  • This museum nurtures creativity. Kids love making original Cup Noodles by hand and enjoying the fun athletic factory park.

  • Learn about cacao and Meiji's safety dedication. The space-themed Apollo chocolate production line tour is highly popular.

  • See Pocky production, view 1,500 toys, join quiz tours, take photos at the goal mark, and decorate giant Pocky for a fee.

  • Located in Tatebayashi, this museum shares Calpis history. View the production process, and enjoy tastings and quizzes.

  • View the open production process of popular gateau rusks. The multi-purpose hall hosts cultural events and exhibitions.