glicopia CHIBA

Glicopia CHIBA is a factory tour experience operated by the Glico confectionery company, located in Noda-shi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Designed for families, students, and food enthusiasts, the facility offers approximately 70-minute guided tours through live ice cream production lines, showcasing the manufacturing of beloved products such as Papico and Seventeen Ice. Highlights include walking through a dedicated freezer corridor, entering a clean room with air shower, and savoring complimentary ice cream samples. A hands-on paid workshop allows guests to create and customize their own frozen treats. The venue also features a large-screen theater presenting the company's history, a striking 5-meter photo-wall display, and a gift shop stocked with Glico products. Reservations are required, making each visit an intimate, educational, and deliciously memorable outing near the city of Noda.