Sapporo Station To Shiroi Koibito Park Review Ishiya Chocolate Factory Day Trip

Shiroi Koibito Park 白い 恋人 パーク

Shiroi Koibito Park Day Trip

Shiroi Koibito Park (meaning white lover, 白い 恋人 パーク) is an entertainment park where visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions, including observation of their Ishiya white chocolate cookies production line, cookies making at the Cookie craft Studio, Ishiya’s original sweets at café, Chocolate Time Tunnel, World Chorus Theater, Shiroi Koibito Railway, Old-style Children’s Toy Box, Rose Garden, Sapporo Mechanical Clock Tower and etc.

Shiroi Koibito Park (白い 恋人 パーク) is a fantastic place based on the ideals of deliciousness, fun and stories of sweets from a bygone era. In addition to housing the Ishiya patisserie Shiroi Koibito chocolate fFactory where this well-known Hokkaido confectionery is produced, the park also has a cafe to allow visitors to savor Ishiya’s original sweets, the Cookiecraft Studio (where budding confectioners can try their hand at making their own Shiroi Koibito cookies), a toy exhibition room and the Rose Garden. The things visitors see, taste and experience here will make for truly “sweet”memories!

Sapporo Station To Shiroi Koibito Park

Sapporo Station To Shiroi Koibito Park

Ishiya Shiroi Koibito park chocolate factory in Sapporo location address is Japan, 〒063-0052 Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, Nishi Ward, 宮の沢２−２−１１−３６.

How To Go To Shiroi Koibito Park From Sapporo Station

Take the Tozai line and head for Miyanosawa, which is the last stop. When you get off at Miyanosawa Station on the Tozai Subway Line, which is approx. 20 min. from Odori Station. Take the walkway towards the Supermarket ahead and exit to the surface , continue North till you come to a junction and look to your right, a Huge Grey building is visible (Approx. 7 min. on foot from Miyanosawa Station). That is Shiroi Kobita Chocolate factory with its beautiful garden.

Getting there may be a little tricky as there was not much signage to Shiroi Koibito Park. Just remember to walk towards "Cheria", which is an Education Centre. When you emerge from the front of Cheria, cross the road and you can't miss the Chocolate Factory building.

Alternative, you can also take a bus from JR Sapporo Bus Terminal (Otaru direction) and get off at the Nishimachi kita 20-chome bus stop. (Chuo bus or JR bus).

Ishiya Chocolate Factory Shiroi Koibito Park

Shiroi Koibito Park Review 

Shiroi Koibito Park Opening Hours 

Opening hours: 9:00～18:00 （Last Admittance:17:00 , Shop Closing Time:19:00）
*Subject to occasional change, including during the year-end and New Year holidays

Ishiya Chocolate Factory Entrance Fee 

Ishiya Chocolate Factory Entrance Fee

High school students and older General : ￥600 / Groups of 20 or more : ￥500

Junior high school students and younger  General : ￥200 / Groups of 20 or more : ￥150

*Free Admission for Infants Aged Three or Younger.

*No Pets Allowed.

Below are the collections of visitors' reviews:

Ishiya Patisserie Shiroi Koibito

"Fun to all through of the buildings. You can go to the base of the clock tower and get your tickets for the Shiroi Koibito park day trip. There are all sort of memorabilia from cups and containers related to drinking chocolate over the last few 100 years. You also get to see the factory productions and how they churn out the famous Shiroi Koibito white lover cookies. The garden grounds are amazing and great for children, especially the numerous collection of mini doll houses for the kids to play with. The day trip finishes with a choral performance of their mannequin bakers singing at the top of the building overlooking the grounds."

"This is the place where thousands of thousands of the famous 白色恋人 cookies are made, having originated here in Hokkaido. This place can be easily access via Tōzai Line (Miyanosawa Station) about 7 stations from Odori Station. Upon arrival at Miyanosawa Station, just follow the sign all the way for about 5-10mins."

Ishiya Chocolate Factory At Sapporo

"The exterior of the Shiroi Koibito park (白い 恋人 パーク) is like a fantasy place, with beautiful architectures and many scenic spots, great for photo-taking! Inside the park, there is a large shop selling the famous shiroi koibito white lover 白い恋人 chocolates, cookies, candies and souvenirs. Also they have scheduled candy-making sessions too. Interesting place to visit!"

"If you love cookies with chocolate, then this is definitely a  place you must visit! Shiroi Koibito park is also the location of the Ishiya Chocolate Factory in Sapporo, one of the oldest and most famous Chocolate Factory in Hokkaido and also Japan, well known for their famous white lover cookies and sweets. The tour is quite interesting and enjoyable with beautiful chocolate cup collection. The tour trip also shows the history of the factory and how their famous Shiroi Koibito white lover cookies are made. The park itself offers beautiful mini houses with lots of flowers and photo opportunity sites. There is also a show from the tower and balconies that happens at specific schedule throughout the day. The gift shop offers their famous treats and fresh drinks for visitors to enjoy and bring home. A must visit site in Sapporo!"

Ishiya Chocolate Review

"It was like one of the attractions in Sapporo but you can buy Shiroi Koibito cookies anywhere in Japan (especially at the airport shops)."

"This is Ishiya patisserie Shiroi Koibito, where they make the famous white lover 白色恋人 cookie. Love this place with the beautiful lush roses and magnificent exterior with intricate details. We paid to walk through the production line but my kids did not want to make a cookie, so no comment on that. Many pictures opportunities and in the cold weather, enjoyed the chocolate soft cream ice-cream outdoor too. Parking is free."

"We visited this place thinking that it would just be a chocolate factory showing their history and how the chocolates were made. But we were so wrong! This place had so much more things. The rose garden and toy museum were one of them. My favourite place was the one where we could see through a glass panel and look at how our favourite white chocolate cookies were made! Overall, this is a great place for families with kids to visit."

"Before exiting the station, get a map from the control station (see photo). Yes, they even printed them in colours. There are some signages fixed onto the lamp posts once you exit the station. So keep a lookout. The cookie-making class is conducted in mass so be early (arrive in the morning if you are keen to participate) because they have a schedule for that. I enjoy watching the cookie production. There's even a mailing service for your cookie at the retail store! But the service is not available during the weekend when I was there."


Reference:
Shiroi Koibito Park
Ishiya Chocolate Factory How To Go

DisneySea World Only Japan Tokyo Theme Park Attractions

DisneySea Japan Tokyo Theme Park

DisneySea is the world only theme park in Japan Tokyo. The Tokyo DisneySea is located at the Tokyo Disney Resort located in Urayasu, Chiba, Japan, just outside Tokyo.

DisneySea is owned by The Oriental Land Company, which licenses Disney characters and themes from The Walt Disney Company, unfolded on September 4, year 2001, at a cost of 335 billion yen. Tokyo DisneySea drew an approximately 14 million visitors in year 2013, making it the third most traveled to theme park in the world.

Tokyo DisneySea was the 2nd theme park build at the Tokyo Disney Resort and the 9th Disney theme park of the eleven worldwide to open. Tokyo DisneySea was the fastest theme park in the world to reach the milestone of 10 million guests, in 307 days after its grand opening beating the Universal Studios Japan, a previous record holder of 338 days after its opening.

Tokyo DisneySea is built up of seven themed ports of call, namely the Mediterranean Harbor, Mysterious Island, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery and American Waterfront that were inspired by the myths and legends of the sea. While suitable for all ages, Tokyo DisneySea was also designed specifically to appeal grown up visitors as compare to Tokyo Disneyland.

Recommended Disney Sea Tokyo Attractions For All Ages

Broadway Music Theatre
Located at the American Waterfront, free lottery ticket may be required for reserve seat which can be obtained at Biglietteria. Expect long queue if you don't have reserve seat. Make sure you check the performance schedule and the instructions given together with the DisneySea map.

Disney Sea Tokyo Attractions - Broadway Music Theatre

DisneySea Transit Steamer Line
Also located at the American Waterfront, this steamer line takes you from the dock nearest to the entrance of the Park, all the way to the farthest port of Lost River Delta and back to the port. With this relaxing voyage, it is a quick way to fully enjoy the ever changing landscape of DisneySea.


DisneySea Electric Railway  
Located at the American Waterfront beside the Broadway Music Theatre, ride above the bustle, you will see the beautiful harbor and end up at Port Discovery. A quick way to and fro between American Waterfront and Port Discovery, where you can try the Aquatopia ride.

Aquatopia
Located at the Port Discovery, the watercraft travels around the experimental pool, and there is no typical course. You'll spin around and twirl off in unpredictable directions that may surprise you.

Journey To The Center Of The Earth
At the Mysterious Island, Journey to the Center of the Earth uses stagecraft, light, sound, heat, and motion to create a multi-sensory experience basing on the Jules Verne novel of the similar name.

20000 Leagues Under The Sea
Also at the Mysterious Island, board one of Captain Nemo's powerful submarine boats and submerge underwater to see beautiful display along the journey.

Mermaid Lagoon Theater
Located at the Mermaid Lagoon, which is beside the Mysterious Island. Mermaid Lagoon Theater is showing a musical concert about the kingdom under the sea. Talking about the story of little mermaid, Ariel, who dreams of becoming human. The short concert will enchant you with popular songs from Disney’s The Little Mermaid such as “Part of Your World” and “Under the Sea". Enjoy this show with music, visuals of the little mermaid swimming above you and dynamic performances!

Disney Sea World Japan - Mermaid Lagoon Theater

Sindbad's Storybook Voyage
Located at the Arabian Coast, take the indoor boat to see the story of Sindbad. During the journey, you will see moving dolls and amazing displays that will captivate you.
  
The Magic Lamp Theater
Also at the Arabian Coast, the "greatest magician in the world," Shaban (real person), present his performance together with his partner, the popular Genie (using 3D film effects). Coupled with the chair effect, it will get you involved in this musical performance.
Last but not least, there are also many trilling rides attractions at the DisneySea Japan Theme Park that are not for the faint hearted. So you are looking for more thrills do try them out.