Royce Chocolates is our must-buy whenever we travel to Japan. My current top favorites include Nama Au Lait, Graham Chocolate Cookies, Marshmallow Chocolate, and Pistachio Chocolate. So when I saw from a friend that Royce offers tours in their Hokkaido factory, I knew I had to go. Good thing everyone in the group were up for a sweet little adventure.
How to get there: This newest tourist attraction is about 40 minutes train ride away via JR line from downtown Sapporo and has its own train stop called Royce Town Station. Upon exit, there's a free shuttle that runs every hour from 0900H to 1600H daily to/from the station to the factory.
Opened in 2023, Royce Cacao & Chocolate Town is an interactive tour facility and is designed to showcase the farm-to-bar journey of how Royce chocolates are made.
Tip: Book your tickets in advance thru www.e-tix.jp/royce for easier and faster access. Rates are as follow: JPY1200 for adults, JPY500 for kids aged 4 to 15, free for kids below 4 years old.
While the exhibits were interesting and informative, kids and young at hearts had the most fun taking photos and playing games at the game area.
Another must-try at the Royce factory is the Chocolate Workshop!
For an extra fee of JPY1500 per person, we got to make our own customized Royce Chocolate Bar. Guests can choose between milk or white chocolate (or mix of both) as base and then design it with nuts, dried fruits, and sprinkles to make it uniquely yours.
You also get to design your own packaging which comes complete with a strap to make it a sling.
The end of the facility tour will bring you to the souvenir shop where rows of Royce Chocolates, unique souvenirs, pastries, desserts, and freshly-baked breads are up for sale. You can also buy their best-selling soft-served ice cream or in my case, a cup of hot chocolate that kept me warm while we waited for the shuttle bus back to the train station.
This is by far the most variety of Royce I have ever seen so grab as many sweets as you can especially the limited edition ones as you only get to buy them here at the factory.
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