Our family often go on factory visits when we don't want to go somewhere crowded or go sightseeing.
There are often free gift coupons on their websites. Just print out the page, take it with you & present it to the receptionist.
Glico (Snacks)
江崎記念館
The confectionary maker, Ezaki Glico, opened "Ezaki Memorial" in commemoration of their 50th anniversary in 1972. The paviIion introduces Glico products.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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4-6-5 Utajima, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka
大阪府大阪市西淀川区歌島4-6-5
06-6477-8257
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URL
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ACCESS
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15 min. walk from Tsukamoto Stn. on the JR Tokaido Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free but reservations are required.
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HOURS
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10:00 - 16:00
Reservations are required from Monday to Friday.
You could visit us without a reservation on the
first and third Saturday expect National holidays.
However, reservations are required for large groups.
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HOLIDAY
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The second and forth Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Obon & New Year's
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
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Meiji (Snacks)
明治製菓
About 50 products are produced here. The factory was established in 1955.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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1-10 Asahi-cho, Takatsuki, Osaka
大阪府高槻市朝日町1-10
072-685-5011
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URL
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https://www.meiji.co.jp/learned/factory/osaka/
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ACCESS
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10 min. walk from Fukushima Stn. on the JR Line or Shin-Fukushima Stn. on the Tozai Subway Line or Higobashi Stn. on the Yostubashi Subway Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free but reservations are required.
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HOURS
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Tours at 9:30/1:30
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HOLIDAY
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Monday mornings & Friday afternoons.
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
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Asahi Beer
アサヒビール吹田工場
After taking a tour of the factory, beer & soft drinks are served & a commemorative gift is given out. This factory has a history of 100 years or more.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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1-45 Nishinosho, Suita, Osaka
吹田市西の庄1-45
06-6388-1943
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URL
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ACCESS
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10 min. walk from Suita Stn. on the JR or Hankyu Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free but reservations are required.
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HOURS
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9:30-3:00
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HOLIDAY
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New Year's & specified holidays.
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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Wheelchair
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Instant Ramen Museum
インスタントラーメン発明記念館
The history of instant noodles is told. A hands-on-experience of ramen-making is available.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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8-25 Masumi-cho, Ikeda, Osaka
大阪府池田市満寿美町8-25
072-752-0825
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URL
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ACCESS
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20 min. from Umeda Stn. on the the Hankyu Takarazuka Line to Ikeda Stn.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free but costs ¥300 to make your own Cup of Noodles.
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HOURS
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9:30-4:00 (Last entry at 3:30)
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HOLIDAY
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Tuesday or the following day it is a holiday & New Year's.
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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Weelchair
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Japan Mint Tour Mint Museum
造幣局
A famous cherry blossom viewing place.
See their English homepage for more details.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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1-1-79 Tenma, Kita-ku, Osaka
大阪市北区天満1-1-79
06-6351-6150
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URL
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ACCESS
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15 min. walk from JR Sakuranomiya Stn. or Kyobashi Stn.
10 min. walk from Osaka Tenmagu Stn. on the JR Tozai Line
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free but reservations required.
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HOURS
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9:00/10:00/10:30/1:00/1:30/2:30
About 90 minutes
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HOLIDAY
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Weekends, National Holidays & New Year's
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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Free parking
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Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
サントリー山崎蒸留所
After taking a tour of the factory, whisky & soft drinks are served. A variety of ways to serve whisky is demonstrated. A gift shop & a whisky bar are in the main building.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka
大阪府三島郡島本町山崎5-2-1
075-962-1423
Phone:+81-75-962-1423
(Reception hours: 09:30-17:00 excluding non-business days)
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URL
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ACCESS
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10 min. walk from Yamazaki Stn. on the JR or Oyamazaki Stn. on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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1,000 yen per person (including tax)
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HOURS
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Weekdays of from March 1st to May 31st】
9:50/11:00/12:20/13:30/14:50
【Holidays of from March 1st to May 31st】
9:50/10:30/11:00/12:20/13:30/14:50
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HOLIDAY
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Over the New Year’s holiday and during plant shutdowns
(some of which are not scheduled in advance)
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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An English guide may be available upon request.
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大阪ガス ガス科学館
You can learn about natural gas.
There is an English homepage with recipes but no info on visiting the facility.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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3-1 Takasago, Takaishi
大阪府高石市高砂3-1
072-268-0071
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URL
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ACCESS
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15 min. by taxi from JR Higashihagoromo Stn. or Nankai Hagoromo Stn.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free but reservations required.
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HOURS
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9:30-4:30
Tour times:10:00-12:00 /1:30-3:30
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HOLIDAY
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The 2nd & 4th Saturday
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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Free parking
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Panasonic Living Showroom
パナソニック リビング ショウルーム 大阪
The homepage is in English and Japanese.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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2-1-3 Shiromi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
大阪府大阪市中央区城見2-1-3
06-6943-9575
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URL
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ACCESS
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JR Kyobashi Station, West Exit: 8 min. walk Keihan Line, Kyobashi Station, Katamachi Exit: 8 min. walk
Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Subway Line, Osaka Business Park Station, Exit No. 4: 3 min. walk
JR Tozai Line, Osakajo-Kitazume Station, Exit No. 1: 6 min. walk
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free
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HOURS
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10:00-6:00 (last entry at 5:00)
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HOLIDAY
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Wednesday (expect for holidays), Obon & New Year's
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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Weelchair
Nursing Room
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NHK TV
NHKテレビ
There is a place where you can experience being a newscaster or being on TV.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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4-1-20 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
大阪市中央区大手前4-1-20
06-6941-0431
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URL
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ACCESS
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2 min. walk from Tanimachi 4 chome Stn. on the Tanimachi Subway Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free but reservations requred.
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HOURS
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10:00-6:00 (Last entry at 5:30)
Time required:40 min.
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HOLIDAY
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Tuesday & New Year's.
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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Osaka Castle
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Sakai Hamono Cutlery
Hamonoミュージアム
Sharpening cutlery can be experienced.
Sakai City is famous in cutlery.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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1-1-30 Zaimoku-cho Nishi, Sakai
堺市材木町西1-1-30
072－227－1001
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URL
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ACCESS
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1 min. walk from Myokokuji Stn. on the Nankai line
13 min. walk from Sakai Stn. on the Nankai Line
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free
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HOURS
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10:00-5:00
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HOLIDAY
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The fourth Tuesday of every month
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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