Step inside a playful world of chocolate, sweets and hands-on experiences at one of Sapporo’s most distinctive attractions.

Shiroi Koibito Park brings together chocolate, confectionery and imaginative attractions in a European-inspired setting in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Created by Japanese confectionery company ISHIYA, the park is best known as the home of Shiroi Koibito, the delicate langue de chat biscuits filled with chocolate that have become one of Hokkaido’s signature sweets.

Following a major renewal in July 2026, visitors can once again watch Shiroi Koibito being made while exploring interactive chocolate exhibits, hands-on workshops, gardens and family attractions.

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Watch Shiroi Koibito Being Made

The Shiroi Koibito Factory gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the company’s famous biscuits and Saqu langue de chat.

Viewing areas overlook the production process, while displays explain some of the techniques and details behind the sweets. The renewed factory experience also incorporates playful characters and exhibits designed to make the manufacturing story accessible to visitors of all ages.

Step Into the World of Chocolate

Chocolate history becomes an immersive experience inside Chocotopia House.

Projection mapping and multimedia displays introduce visitors to important developments in chocolate making and explore how cacao evolved into the chocolate enjoyed today. Elsewhere, the Study Base CACAO POD offers an optional guided tasting experience that combines chocolate with interactive projection mapping.

Make Your Own Sweet Creation

Visitors who would rather make something than simply watch can head to the Sweets Workshop DREAM KITCHEN.

The workshop offers cookie-making experiences as well as a shorter chocolate-making course, giving families and chocolate lovers an opportunity to create a personalised edible souvenir from their visit. Some activities require an additional fee and can be reserved in advance.

Discover the New Shiroi Koibito Experience

The 2026 renewal added new ways to experience the park’s most famous sweet.

One of the most distinctive additions is the Shiroi Koibito Big Box, an oversized version of the familiar confectionery package that visitors can actually step inside. The renewed factory route also introduces whimsical characters that help guide visitors through the story of how Shiroi Koibito is produced.

Explore Beyond the Factory

Shiroi Koibito Park extends well beyond chocolate production.

Families can explore Gulliver Town POKKE, a miniature town filled with tiny shops and houses designed for imaginative play. The ISHIYA Museum explores the company’s history, while the Mechanical Clock Tower comes to life with a parade of animated characters at scheduled times.

The former Shiroi Koibito Railway no longer operates, but its tracks remain as a seasonal photo spot.

Stop and Smell the Roses

The park’s English-style Rose Garden provides a colourful contrast to the chocolate attractions indoors.

Around 200 roses representing approximately 120 varieties fill the garden during the warmer months, accompanied by arches, fountains and seasonal flowers. During winter, the gardens take on a different character as illuminations transform the park after dark.

Tips for Planning Your Visit

Shiroi Koibito Park combines free and ticketed areas. Visitors can explore the Rose Garden and shopping areas without purchasing admission, while the factory and main interactive attractions are located within the paid area. Some workshops and tasting experiences require an additional fee.

The park is currently open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with last admission to the paid area at 4:30 p.m. Hours, individual attraction schedules and seasonal activities can change, so visitors should confirm current information before travelling.

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Why It’s Worth the Stop

Shiroi Koibito Park is more than a confectionery factory. It combines a working production experience with chocolate history, workshops, imaginative attractions, gardens and plenty of opportunities to taste one of Hokkaido’s best-known sweets.

The combination makes it particularly appealing to families, but there is enough chocolate history, production detail and distinctive Japanese confectionery culture to interest serious chocolate travellers as well.