Kitamoto, Saitama · Pocky & Pretz factory tour
Look behind the familiar snack box.
Glicopia East combines Pocky and Pretz production with Glico’s playful brand history. Glass-fronted viewing routes, toy displays and a quiz make this a guided outing for families and curious snack lovers.
- Admission
- Free; reservation required
- Tour duration
- 70 minutes
- Minimum booking
- Two people; include infants in the count
- Tour starts
- 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00
- Regular closure
- Friday, with exceptions; check calendar
- Pocky production
- Stopped on Saturdays and Sundays
Choose your day deliberately
On Saturdays and Sundays, the Pocky line is presented by video because production stops. All visits are guided. Online reservations require Glico Members registration; check the current booking window. An English guide PDF is available, but confirm spoken-language support directly.
Notice the history between the lines
The toy collection traces changing materials and designs across generations of Glico giveaways. A recreated early vending machine and the quiz add a different rhythm to the production visit. We suggest leaving time to compare the older toys with the characters and packaging you recognise today.
Add a decorating experience
Pocky decorating is an optional weekend and holiday activity for elementary-school ages and above, priced at ¥500 in cash. After reserving your tour, request it by phone at least three days ahead. Places may be allocated by lottery.
Location & access
Glicopia East
9-55 Nakamaru, Kitamoto, Saitama 364-0013
Neighbourhood
Kitamoto / Saitama
Travel to JR Kitamoto or Okegawa Station, then check the official bus guidance or take a taxi. Kitamoto bus services have been reduced; plan both directions before choosing a tour time. This is Glicopia East in Saitama, separate from Glicopia CHIBA.
Keep exploring
Sources & planning links
- Official reservations, production schedule, activities and access
- Official English visitor guide
- Glico — tour features and toy-history displays
Visitor information reviewed on 13 October 2026. This guide uses published sources. Confirm current hours, prices and availability before visiting.