2026 Tobetsu Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in February)

“A sweet journey to Tobetsu — my mother-in-law’s hometown — made even more special with a visit to the ROYCE’ Chocolate Factory. Surrounded by family and the scent of rich, velvety chocolate, we explored where world-famous treats are born and created memories that were just as sweet. It wasn’t just a tour — it was a connection to heritage, love, and the little joys that bring us together.” #Tobetsu #Royce’s chocolate factory

#tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี For those who are visiting or have plans to visit Sapporo, I recommend a newly opened place that is not crowded yet. It is suitable for friends, lovers, or even families. It is Royce Chocolate Factory. This is a factory that produces and sells Royce chocolate. There is a museum that is very worthwhile because it teaches from the beginning of cocoa to the end of the chocolate production process. There is also a place for us to try making our own DIY chocolate. It is so much fun. #travel #sapporo

Kabato Noodle Factory Kabato Noodle Factory is a popular udon restaurant located in Tobetsu, a neighboring town of Sapporo, about 35 minutes by car from Sapporo. It is open for a limited time from mid-April to around November every year, and is so popular that even on weekdays there is always a line. The restaurant is self-service, and you order and pay at the register first. There are both hot and cold udon noodles, and the classics include "bukkake", "kamatama" and "kamatabutter", but there is also a wide variety of "tempura" dishes made with seasonal ingredients, which are also delicious. 【information】 Business hours 11:00-15:00 355 Kabato-cho, Tobetsu-cho, Ishikari-gun, Hokkaido 061-0218 Tel: 0133-22-3377 #0yentripNovember

We went on a factory tour that was fun for adults, but also incredibly fun for kids. It was actually a kind of pre-opening celebration, so we got to enjoy the factory tour, which normally costs money, for free!! The factory tour included learning about the process of making chocolate from cacao, a chocolate quiz, a place where you could learn about the process at Royce's factory while having fun (mostly just playing), and a chance to actually decorate chocolates. Making chocolate costs an additional fee, but it was worth it. There was also a shop, which sold the usual products as well as outlet items since it's directly managed by the factory. The rose garden is being renovated, and it looks like beautiful flowers will bloom in the summer. Do roses bloom so quickly?! I'll go again in the summer. #DomesticTravel #KidsPlacesToGo #KidsPlaces #Royce #FactoryTour #FactoryDirectSales