shiroi koibito park

Shiroi Koibito Park: A Sweet Escape in Sapporo

If you’re a living in Japan or planning a winter trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo should be on your must-visit list. This charming park, operated by the Ishiya confectionery company, offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and sweet treats that make it a perfect winter destination.

Inside Chocolate factory museum
Inside Chocolate factory museum

Shiroi Koibito Park is named after the iconic “Shiroi Koibito” cookies, which have been a beloved souvenir from Hokkaido since 1976. The park itself was established as a tribute to these famous confections, allowing visitors to experience the magic behind their creation while immersing themselves in a European-inspired wonderland.

Entrance Fee

Going inside the park is free of charge but if you wish to visit the museum and other attraction, the general ticket fee range from 400 yen (children 4 -15 years old) to 800 yen (adults-16 years old above). Children under 3 years old is free. 

 

Birthday Benefit

If its your birthday then congratulations, you are entitled for a one original birthday badge and a soft ice cream.

shiroi koibito park entrance
Shiroi Koibito Park entrance

Opening Hours

10:00 ~ 17:30 

last admission: 16:30

For updates about their operation, please visit their official website.

What to Do Inside Shiroi Koibito Park

Inside Shiroi Koibito Park, you’ll find a variety of free and paid attractions to enjoy. Start with the Shiroi Koibito Chocotopia Factory Tour, where you can witness the meticulous process of cookie-making and even try your hand at decorating your own sweet treat. 

Chocotopia factory

 – Paid Area

Inside shiroi koibito chocolate factory
Inside Chocotopia factory

Mechanical clock tower

– Free Area

 

Mechanical clock tower is like a giant music box that rings every hour. Lovely automated animal and human like  figures parade for approximately ten minutes. The show itself is a joy for everyone to see and I can still remember the melodies in my ears.

shiroi koibito park mechanical tower
shiroi koibito park mechanical tower

Chocolate Lounge

Don’t miss the Chocolate Lounge, where you can savor delicious desserts while enjoying views of the beautiful rose garden.

 

shiroi koibito soft icecream
Shiroi koibito soft ice-cream at Chocolate lounge

Iconic Shiroi koibito park bus

– Free Area.

 

There are a lot of free area you can take a picture inside the Park. This time, we took a group picture in front of this iconic Shiroi Koibito Park bus.   

shiroi koibito park bus
Shiroi koibito park bus

Rose garden

-Free Area

 

The Rose Garden is free to visit. In spring and summer, it’s filled with beautiful blooms, showcasing a vibrant array of roses. Although this time we only see a blanket of snow, it still offers a picturesque view.

Rose garden during winter
iconic shiroi koibito landmark
Iconic Shiroi koibito landmark

How to Get There?

Shiroi Koibito Park is easily accessible by public transportation. Ride a bus from Sapporo Station, take the Otaru Eki mae bus terminal via Maruyama. Stop at via Nishimachi kita 20 chome, it is just 4 minutes walk going to Shiroi Koibito park.

going to shiroi koibito park
Going to Shiroi Koibito park

 

Why Visit Shiroi Koibito Park This Winter?

Winter in Hokkaido is a special time, and Shiroi Koibito Park captures the season’s magic like no other place. With snow-covered gardens, warm sweet treats, and festive illuminations, it’s a winter wonderland waiting to be explored.

 

Do you want a four days Hokkaido winter Itinerary? Everything you need to know before and during your stay here at Hokkaido. You may check my blog, it is all free. 

 

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