ROYCE' Cacao & Chocolate Town (Toubetsu Town, Hokkaido), an experiential facility operated by Hokkaido Sapporo-based chocolate maker ROYCE' Confect Co., Ltd., will celebrate its 3rd anniversary on August 4, 2026. To commemorate this milestone, a special event will be held from July to September, offering exciting benefits such as commemorative goods and the sale of special bread.

ROYCE' Cacao & Chocolate Town Official Website

https://www.royce.com/cct/

Event Details (July - September)

1 Ticket with Cacao Bear Plush Keychain (Reservation Required)

For an additional 500 yen on top of the regular admission fee, you can purchase an admission ticket that includes a plush keychain of the facility's mascot, "Cacao Bear."

As quantities are limited, please purchase your ticket in advance through the facility's official website before visiting.

Size (approx.): 13 cm (height) x 9 cm (width)

The facility's mascot, "Cacao Bear." Its charm point is the cacao pod (the fruit of the cacao bean, the raw ingredient for chocolate) hat. This year's popular Cacao Bear plush toy comes in a red design!

Price: Adults (high school students and older) 1,700 yen, Children (4 years old - junior high school students) 1,000 yen, Children 3 years old and under 500 yen, Persons with disability certificates and one accompanying person each 1,000 yen.

*From July 1st to 31st, children's admission fee is half price at 250 yen, making the ticket with Cacao Bear plush keychain 750 yen.

*Tickets for September will go on sale on July 15th.

*Sales will end once quantities are depleted.

*The Cacao Bear plush keychain cannot be purchased separately.

*The Cacao Bear plush keychain will be handed over on the day of your visit.

*Images are for illustrative purposes.

2 3rd Anniversary Limited Edition Bread [Limited Time & Quantity]

Cacao Pod Melon Pan [Chocolate]

Price: 216 yen (incl. tax) (200 yen excl. tax)

This melon pan, inspired by cacao pods, features a crunchy cookie crust and is filled with chocolate butter cream containing cacao nibs.

\Cacao Pod Melon Pan also available in [Matcha] and [Strawberry]!/

Cacao Pod Melon Pan [Matcha] Price: 216 yen (incl. tax) (200 yen excl. tax) Cacao Pod Melon Pan [Strawberry] Price: 216 yen (incl. tax) (200 yen excl. tax)

Chocolate Croissant [ROYCE' Farm to Bar]

Price: 432 yen (incl. tax) (400 yen excl. tax)

This croissant is generously filled with ROYCE's "Farm to Bar" nama chocolate, made from cacao beans carefully cultivated on their own farm and processed entirely in their own factory.

Okonomiyaki Pan

Price: 486 yen (incl. tax) (450 yen excl. tax)

This chewy bread, mixed with aonori seaweed and pickled ginger, is packed with pork from Toubetsu Town and cheese from Hokkaido, then baked with extra cheese on top. It's finished with okonomiyaki sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes, and aonori seaweed, making it just like an okonomiyaki!

Sales Location: ROYCE' Town Factory Outlet

Period: July 1st - September 30th

*Sales will end once quantities are depleted.

3 "Cacao Bear" Mold Now Available for Chocolate Workshop [For Visitors Only]

A "Cacao Bear" mold has been newly introduced for a limited time at the chocolate workshop, where you can create your own original chocolate. You can freely add toppings such as nuts and dried fruits to the back of the Cacao Bear shaped chocolate.

Period: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026

*Ends when molds run out.

Workshop Fee (Adult/Child): 1,700 yen *Separate from admission fee, no reservations accepted.

Duration: Approx. 30 minutes

July Event Details

1 Half Price Admission for Children [Tickets on Sale Now]

During the following period, children's admission fee will be half price at 250 yen, down from the usual 500 yen.

As there are admission limits, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance through the facility's official website before visiting.

Period: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Price: Children (4 years old - junior high school students) 250 yen / Regular 500 yen

*Other ticket types will be sold at regular prices.

2 Commemorative Sticker Present [First-Come, First-Served for Admissions]

During the following period, visitors who enter the facility will receive one commemorative sticker made of a soft, puffy material.

*Images are for illustrative purposes.

Period: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

*The commemorative sticker giveaway will end once supplies are depleted, even within the period.

*Commemorative stickers cannot be reserved.

3 Facility Mascot "Cacao Bear" Appearance!

Period: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Time: 1 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM 2 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: Scheduled to appear within the experiential facility

*Appearance dates and times may change depending on circumstances.

August Event Details

1 Extended Business Hours

During the following period, business hours will be extended by 30 minutes before and after the usual times! Enjoy your visit to the fullest.

Period: August 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Business Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Last entry by 3:30 PM)

*Chocolate workshop operates from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last reception at 4:30 PM).

2 Nama Chocolate Cooler Pouch Present [First-Come, First-Served for Admissions]

During the following period, visitors who enter the facility will receive one cooler pouch that can hold two pieces of nama chocolate.

The design features "Cacao Bear" and friends celebrating the 3rd anniversary on an island of chocolate, complete with a chocolate castle, flowers, and a Ferris wheel.

*Images are for illustrative purposes.

Period: August 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

*The cooler pouch giveaway will end once supplies are depleted, even within the period.

*Cooler pouches for nama chocolate cannot be reserved.

3 Lottery Event Held on August 1st, 2nd, and 4th Only

Customers who purchase eligible products at the ROYCE' Town Factory Outlet can participate in a lottery to win "Cacao Bear" merchandise and sweets. The first prize is a set of a Cacao Bear eco-bag and ROYCE' Farm to Bar sweets.

*Participation is limited to one time per person, per transaction.

*Prizes will be given out until supplies are exhausted each day.

\Lottery Prizes/

*Images are for illustrative purposes.

Period: August 1, 2026 (Sat), August 2, 2026 (Sun), August 4, 2026 (Tue)

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day

Location: ROYCE' Town Factory Outlet

Events are also planned for September! Stay tuned! ■■■

About ROYCE' Cacao & Chocolate Town:

With the theme "Let's Travel Through Chocolate," this experiential facility allows visitors to enjoy everything from ROYCE's cacao cultivation to chocolate making through various exhibits and hands-on activities. The chocolate workshop offers the experience of making large-sized chocolate bars, which are also popular as souvenirs.

◆Address

1-1 Roycetown, Tobetsu-cho, Ishikari-gun, Hokkaido 061-3770

(Approx. 7-minute walk from JR "Roycetown Station," free shuttle bus available)

◆Parking 224 spaces (free)

◆Opening Hours (Normal) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry by 3:00 PM)

*Irregular holidays *Hours may vary depending on circumstances.

◆Admission Fees (Normal Rates)

* Adults (high school students and older) 1,200 yen * Children (4 years old - junior high school students) 500 yen * Children 3 years old and under Free * Persons with disability certificates 500 yen (One accompanying person also 500 yen)

*Please enter after purchasing tickets in advance on the official website or on the day at the 1st-floor information desk.

*Same-day ticket sales may be suspended due to admission restrictions, so advance reservations are recommended.

◆Estimated Duration

90 minutes - 120 minutes

◆Chocolate Workshop

Workshop Fee (Adult/Child): 1,700 yen *Separate from admission fee, no reservations accepted.

Duration: Approx. 30 minutes

*The ROYCE' Town Factory Outlet on the 1st floor does not require reservations or tickets.

◆Information about ROYCE' Town Factory Outlet here

https://www.royce.com/brand/shop/detail/?no=108

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