20-minute bus ride from JR Konan-Yamaguchi Station (Route 30, Fukagaehamacho-bound, get off at Fukagaehamacho-Nishi). 14-minute bus ride from Hanshin Fukagae Station (Route 30, Fukagaehamacho-bound, get off at Fukagaehamacho-Nishi). *Bus service is available on weekdays only. *Please check the Kobe City website for bus schedules, frequency, and fares.
By car:
Approximately 5 minutes from the Fukagaehama exit of the Hanshin Expressway Route 5 Bay Shore Line.
Approximately 12 minutes from the Ashiya exit of the Hanshin Expressway Route 3 Kobe Line. Show route
Op.Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Cld.Days
Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
Fee
Free
INFO
Visits are strictly by reservation only.
Please reserve your visit in advance through our official website or by phone.
Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian.
Photography is prohibited in most areas.
While the factory is air-conditioned, please wear comfortable clothing.
The tour takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
After your tour, you can purchase Kewpie products at our souvenir corner.
Kewpie Corporation Kobe Factory is where Kewpie, the company that first produced and sold mayonnaise in Japan in 1925, manufactures a wide range of products, from household to commercial use.
The factory tour includes watching a video about Kewpie's company profile and manufacturing process, followed by a tour of the actual production lines.
There are two tour options: one focusing on mayonnaise and the other on dressings. Each tour showcases the unique production process for its respective product.
Observe the production lines and learn about Kewpie's commitment to quality and safety.
At the end of the tour, you can sample freshly made mayonnaise and dressings.
With various flavors to try, you're sure to find a new favorite!
Factory tours are free, making it an easy and accessible outing.
It's also family-friendly, so why not bring the kids along?
Reservations for factory tours can be made through the official website or by phone.
We highly recommend making a reservation in advance.