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.
Kirin Beverage
キリンビバレッジ舞鶴工場
During the tour, you may try drinks from a PET bottle (plastic bottle), a can or a paper carton. There are about 300 million cans manufactured a year.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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1350 Kuratani, Maizuru, Kyoto
京都府舞鶴市倉谷1350
0773-75-6868
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ACCESS
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15 min. walk from Nishimaizuru Stn. on the JR Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free
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HOURS
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Tour times:9:00-12:00/1:00-4:00
Time required:about 90 min.
(Including beer & beverage drinking.)
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HOLIDAY
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National Holiday, New Year's & their Company Holiday.
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Suntory Beer
サントリー京都ビール工場
After touring the factory, you will be permitted to sample a couple of glasses of beer. Juice is available for children. There is a souvenir shop. If there is enough time, this tour can be done on the same day as Suntory Whiskey.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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3-1-1 Choshi, Nagaokakyo, Kyoto
京都府長岡京市調子 3-1-1
075-952-2020
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ACCESS
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5 min. by taxi from Nagaokakyo Stn. on the JR Kyoto Line or Nagaokatenjin Stn. on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
There is a free shuttle bus to & from both stations. Confirm times.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free but reservations are required.
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HOURS
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9:30-5:00
Time required:about 70 min.
(Including beer & beverage drinking.)
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HOLIDAY
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New Year's (Refer to the factory calendar.)
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Sometimes you may receive a gift from their homepage if you print it out.
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Coca Cola
近畿コカ・コーラボトリング京都
Nostalgic Coke goods are on display & you can receive a souvenir for visiting.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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128 Taishinarami, Kumiyama-cho, Kuze-gun, Kyoto
京都府久世郡久御山町田井新荒見128
0774-43-5522
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ACCESS
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Take Kintetsu Kyoto Line & get off at Okubo Stn.
10 min. from Okubo Stn. by bus or taxi.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free but reservations are required.
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HOURS
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(Sun) 10:30, (Mon) 1:00 & (Tue) 3:00
Time required:about 90 min.
(Including beer & beverage drinking.)
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HOLIDAY
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The 1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays.
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Fukujuen Tea Centre
福寿園 CHA研究センター
The history of tea, tea research in the world & how to incorporate tea into your life is shown. There is a place to experience tea.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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3-1-3 Sorakudai, Kizu-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto
京都府相楽郡木津町相楽台3-1-3
0774-73-1200
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ACCESS
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15 min. walk from Yamadagawa Stn. on the Kintetsu Kyoto Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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¥500
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HOURS
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Tour times:10:00-12:00 &1:30-4:00
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HOLIDAY
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Weekends & National Holidays.
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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Yakult (Drinks)
ヤクルト京都工場
The manufacturing process of the fermented lactic-drink can be seen.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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38 Tohachi, Makishima-cho, Uji, Kyoto
宇治市槇島町十八38
0774-22-8960
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ACCESS
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15 min. by taxi from Momoyamaryomae Stn. on the Kintetsu Line or Fushimimomoyama Stn. on the Keihan Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free but reservations required.
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HOURS
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9:30-5:00
Tour times:10:00/12:30/2:30
Time required:70 min.
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HOLIDAY
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Sunday (Refer to the factory calendar.)
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Nishijin Textiles
西陣織会館
There is a demonstration of the hand machines used for making textiles. You can try on a kimono.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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Horikawa Imadegawa Minami-iru Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
京都市上京区堀川通今出川南入
075-451-9231
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ACCESS
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7 min. walk from Karasumaimadegawa Stn. on the Karasuma Subway Line. Take the city bus & get off at Horikawaimadegawa.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free
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HOURS
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9:00-5:00
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HOLIDAY
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Weekends & National Holidays.
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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Sake Gekkeikan
月桂冠大倉記念館
Valuable brewing tools are displayed & the history of sake making in Fushimi is shown. You can take the Jukkokubune tour & enjoy the scenery from the old ship.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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247 Minamihama-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto
京都市伏見区南浜町247
075－623－2056
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ACCESS
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5 min. by taxi from Nagaokakyo Stn. on the JR Kyoto Line or Nagaokatenjin Stn. on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. There is a free shuttle bus to & from both stations. Confirm times.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Adult ¥300
Junior High & High School Student ¥100
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HOURS
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9:30-4:30
Time required:about 90 min.
(Including beer & beverage drinking.)
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HOLIDAY
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Monday or the following day it is a holiday, Obon & New Year's.
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FACILITY/SERVICES
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Shop/Restaurant
Free parking
Free gift：a small bottle of sake (180ML) for adults & a postcard for children.
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Miwa Somen Menyukan in Nara
三輪そうめん山本
Learn about the history and manufacturing of somen noodles.
Somen-making is from October-March only but reservations are required. It costs ¥600 to make the somen & you can take it home. For ¥1200-1400 the somen-making & lunch is included. It takes 2 hours & is limited to 25 people.
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ADDRESS/TEL
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6-5-2 Sakyo, Nara
奈良県奈良市左京6-5-2
0742-72-3331
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ACCESS
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10 min walk from the Heijoyama Stn. on the JR Line.
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ENTRY/CHARGES
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Free but reservations required.
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HOURS
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9:00-5:00
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HOLIDAY
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Monday, Obon & New Year's.
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