Furano Cheese Factory
Hokkaido · Japan
At Furano Cheese Factory, visitors can observe the cheese-making process and sample fresh cheeses and dairy products. The factory also has a shop where various cheese and butter products are available for purchase, allowing guests to enjoy both the factory tour and delicious products.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Furano Cheese Factory, situated in the heart of Hokkaido’s picturesque agricultural landscape. Hokkaido is often referred to as the 'dairy kingdom' of Japan, and here in Furano, the combination of clean mountain…
Listen in the app2The Production Gallery — Witnessing the Craft
Your tour begins at the production gallery, where large windows allow you to look directly into the clean rooms where the cheese-making magic happens. Here, you can observe the various stages of production, from the initial…
Listen in the app3Tasting Corner — A Palette of Dairy
No visit to the factory is complete without spending time in the tasting area. This is where the theoretical knowledge from the gallery becomes a tangible reality. …
Listen in the app4Hands-on Workshop — Creating Mascarpone
For those who have booked a reservation, the hands-on workshop area is where you can become a cheese maker for a day. One of the most popular activities is the Mascarpone cheese workshop. …
Listen in the app5The Ice Cream Laboratory — Churns and Waffles
Adjacent to the cheese workshop is the Ice Cream Factory, where the focus shifts from savory to sweet. Furano is famous for its unique ice cream flavors, including corn, pumpkin, and even cheese-flavored gelato. …
Listen in the app6The Pizza Factory — Wood-Fired Excellence
Located in a separate but connected building is the Pizza Factory, which serves as a practical showcase for the factory’s mozzarella. The centerpiece here is a massive wood-fired oven, often visible through a large window where…
Listen in the app7The Forest Shop — Bringing Furano Home
Your final stop is the factory shop, a treasure trove of dairy products and local Hokkaido souvenirs. The shelves are stocked with all the cheeses you sampled earlier, neatly packaged and ready for transport. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As you leave the Furano Cheese Factory, perhaps heading toward the nearby Ningle Terrace or back into Furano town, take a moment to reflect on the craftsmanship you’ve witnessed. In an era of mass-produced food, places like this…
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What is Furano Cheese Factory?
Furano Cheese Factory is a place in Hokkaido · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Hokkaido · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.3207, 142.3772 |
| Last updated |