Kewpie Corporation Gokka Factory

キューピーカブシキガイシャゴカコウジョウ

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Kewpie's only factory in Eastern Japan, offering tours of mayonnaise and dressing production lines.

Factory Tours

HighlightsSee the active mayonnaise and dressing production lines.
Watch videos about Kewpie's history and mayonnaise production.
Sample various types of mayonnaise and dressings after the tour.
Enjoy the extensive green spaces on the factory grounds.
The factory tour is free.

Basic Information

Address: 1800 Koasaji, Gokka-machi, Sashima-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Ibaraki

Access: By Train and Taxi: From the East Exit of Kurihashi Station on the JR Line, it's a 15-minute taxi ride. By Train and Foot: From the East Exit of Minami-Kurihashi Station on the Tobu Nikko Line, it's a 20-minute walk. *Please refer to the map and follow the dashed line. Walking across Koemon Elevated Crossing, which intersects National Route 4, is extremely dangerous due to the lack of a sidewalk. Please use the underpass. By Car: 20 minutes from the Kasa IC on the Tohoku Expressway, 20 minutes from the Kuki IC on the Tohoku Expressway, and 10 minutes from the Gokka IC on the Ken-o Expressway. If using a car navigation system, please enter the phone number (0280) 84-3111. Parking: Parking is available for 2 large buses and 23 cars. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM / 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and other occasional closure days

Fee: Free

INFO: Reservations are required in advance via our official website or by phone. Groups of 8 or more, wheelchair users, those requiring assistance, and international visitors are requested to make reservations by phone. Tours are designed for elementary school students and above. Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian. We do not accept tour reservations through travel agencies. Some tour courses include food tastings. If you have any allergies, please contact us by phone in advance. For both internet and phone reservations, if the opening day of reservations falls on a closed day, reservations will begin at 9:00 AM on the next opening day. Personal information (name, phone number, email address, etc.) provided during registration will only be used for necessary communication and inquiries related to your reservation.

HP: http://www.kewpie.co.jp/know/openkitchen/goka_01.html

Overview

Kewpie Corporation Gokka Factory is Kewpie's factory, the first company in Japan to manufacture and sell mayonnaise, established in 1925. It's the only Kewpie factory in the eastern region of Japan, offering tours of its mayonnaise and dressing production lines. The tour includes watching videos about Kewpie's history and mayonnaise production, followed by a tour of the active production lines. You'll see state-of-the-art equipment, such as an egg-cracking machine that cracks 600 eggs per minute. After the tour, you can sample various types of mayonnaise and dressings. The factory grounds boast extensive green spaces, allowing you to enjoy nature during your visit. Kewpie Corporation Gokka Factory offers a valuable experience, allowing you to learn not only about mayonnaise and dressing production but also about Kewpie's corporate philosophy and commitment to food. It's a great place to visit with your family.

Kewpie Corporation Gokka Factory

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