Lloyds Cacao & Chocolate Town, a hands-on facility of the popular chocolate company Lloyds, has opened in Tobetsu-cho, Hokkaido. Lloyds Cacao & Chocolate Town is located next to the Lloyds Town factory, and visitors can enjoy a variety of exhibits and hands-on experiences that show the process from cacao cultivation to chocolate production. Here are the details of each area of "Lloyds Cacao & Chocolate Town".

Upon entering the facility, a large golden cacao statue welcomes you at the entrance. Behind the statue is an area where visitors can observe the chocolate molding line (the process of pouring chocolate into molds and cooling and hardening it). This is a free area, and you can see the final process of chocolate making through the glass.

Observing the production process of Lloyds Origin chocolates through glass

Pass through the entrance gate and take the elevator to the pay area. The "Chocolate Journey" begins as you experience the process of making "Farm to Bar" chocolate, which Lloyds has been involved in since the cultivation of cacao!

Upon exiting the elevator, visitors will find themselves in the "Cacao Farm Zone," a recreation of Lloyds' own farm in Colombia, South America. Visitors can dry cacao beans, experience the weight of cacao pods at harvest time, and learn firsthand about the cacao cultivation that Lloyds is involved in.

Lifting cacao pods to feel their weight

The "Factory Experience Zone" is an area where visitors can tour a cacao bean processing factory. Visitors can experience the air shower used to enter the factory and use a camera to change into work clothes. There is also a theater where visitors can experience the manufacturing process from the perspective of chocolate, making it feel like an exciting attraction.

Enter the theater through the white chocolate space that covers the entire area.

After the video is over, the wall on which the video was being projected moves to an area where various games inspired by the chocolate-making process are lined up. Don't miss the playful photo spots that are sure to be a hit on social networking sites.

Go to the coating machine with chips!

A photo spot with big-size reproductions of popular Lloyd's products, perfect for commemorative photos.

The Chocolate Workshop is a hands-on workshop where you can make your own original chocolate. Visitors can decorate a large chocolate bar with nuts, dried fruits, and other ingredients of their choice. A separate fee of 1,500 yen is required for this experience.

Take home the completed chocolates in a special package for a memorable experience!

The "Lloyds Collection Street" is an exhibition area that looks back on the precious collection of chocolate labels, cans, tableware, and other items from around the world, as well as the packaging and history of Lloyds. The wall is lined with a spectacular array of Lloyds packages from past generations. The museum also features antiques, paintings, and wooden carved bears.

Lloyds packages lining the walls

After enjoying your chocolate journey to the fullest, head to the Lloyd's Town Factory Shop, located next to the factory, where you can find over 200 kinds of chocolates and baked goods, as well as a variety of products such as limited edition breads and pizzas.

There is also an eat-in space where you can enjoy soft ice cream and drinks.

At the direct sales store, "Farm to Bar" chocolates, in which Lloyds handles everything from the farm to the production of the product, are available on a limited basis. Why not taste the flavors that are the result of the manufacturing process you have experienced so far?

At "Lloyds Cacao & Chocolate Town," you can immerse yourself in the world of Farm to Bar while seeing, eating, and touching it. We hope you will visit to experience the journey of chocolate.