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Factory tour of Japan’s prominent snack maker.
To promote children’s health, Glico, a prominent food maker in Japan, produces and sells nutritious snacks. Pretz and Pocky are popular and most Japanese know them. 55,000 boxes of Pretz and 70,000 boxes of Pocky are made each day at Glicopia East factory.
In an area called Pretz Street, you can view the production process through a glass window. It is so fascinating to watch the dough of Pretz streaming through machines that you don’t get bored.
There are other attractions such as College Hall, Stadium Hall, Toy Museum, Photo Studio, Mini Factory where you can decorate a giant Pocky. It’s not every day you can watch the secrets of a snack factory. Come and experience them.
Glicopia East Exterior
Fascinating to watch Pretz Street
70,000 boxes of Pocky produced in a day
Take a photo with Glico’s icon crossing the finishing-line
Toy Museum with nearly 1500 toys
Souvenirs given at the end of a tour (may be changed without prior notice)
Some reviews are AI-translated.
Pocky and Pretz, made by Ezaki Glico, are among Japan’s most iconic snacks! This classic cookie snack was created in 1966. During its development, a small section of the biscuit stick was intentionally left uncoated with chocolate to keep customers’ fingers clean while eating it. This thoughtful design became its signature feature worldwide, and even the name comes from “Pokkin,” the sound of biting into it.
At the Glico factory tour, you can see firsthand how the automated production lines manufacture and transport the products, and you can also try a DIY activity where you make your own giant Pocky. The facility displays classic packaging and limited-edition advertisements from over the years, while the shop offers a wide variety of regional flavors. It’s definitely a must-visit spot that combines delicious treats with fun!
