Believe it or not, at the Nippon Ham Hokkaido Factory Asahikawa Plant, you can go “Schau-gari” (Schau Essen Picking), just like fruit picking!
After the factory tour, freshly made Schau Essen sausages appear, hanging and ready to be picked! The crisp snap!! and aroma of the freshly made sausages, combined with the fun of harvesting them yourself, is guaranteed to be an unforgettable, delicious experience!

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It's the “Schau-gari” experience you can have after a tour of the Nippon Ham Hokkaido Factory Asahikawa Plant! Rows of freshly made Schau Essen sausages are hung up, and you can pick and eat them yourself, just like harvesting fruit. And the best part? It's all-you-can-eat! The experience has gone viral on social media, with comments like “This is too good!” and “I want to eat them fresh!” It has received over 19,000 likes.

Educational Exhibits Too! The Nippon Ham Hokkaido Factory Asahikawa Plant

Nippon Ham Hokkaido Factory Asahikawa Plant

The place where you can enjoy “Schau-gari” is the Asahikawa Plant, located in an industrial park in Asahikawa City. From the second-floor observation walkway, you can look down on the actual production floor where ham and sausages are made. Additionally, there is an extensive exhibition corner where you can learn about the raw ingredients, spices, and materials used! Eating Schau Essen sausages after learning the secrets of their deliciousness is an exceptional treat.

Currently, this factory tour is so popular that it's fully booked for the next three months. If you're interested, be sure to check frequently for any open reservation slots.

Consider Yourself Lucky if You Spot It! The Schau Essen Themed Bus

In Asahikawa City, where the Nippon Ham Hokkaido Factory Asahikawa Plant with its “Schau-gari” is located, there's even a Schau Essen-themed bus running!
It runs somewhere in the city every day, so you might be lucky if you spot it... Be sure to look for it.

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A bus with an incredibly eye-catching Schau Essen design is in operation daily in Asahikawa City! When you're sightseeing in Asahikawa, be sure to keep an eye out for the bus.