Glico Museum
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Tsukamoto Station · 16 min walk (JR Tōkaidō Main Line)
- Hours
- Weekdays: 10:00–11:00, 11:30–12:30, 13:00–14:00, 14:30–15:30; 1st & 3rd Sat: 10:00–11:00, 13:00–14:00, 14:30–15:30 (closed 2nd/4th/5th Sat, Sun, national holidays)
- Admission
- Free (advance reservation required)
- Time needed
- 60 min
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Also known as Ezaki Glico Memorial Museum, this interactive attraction in Osaka celebrates the history of the beloved confectionery giant behind Pocky and the iconic running man. Visitors can explore vintage toy-prize exhibits dating back to the 1920s, learn about the science of candy making, and view nostalgic retro advertisements. It is a delightful, nostalgia-filled pilgrimage for anyone who grew up loving Japanese sweets.
What Japanese guides note
The Ezaki Memorial Museum operates within the active Ezaki Glico corporate headquarters in Utajima and runs on strict 60-minute visitor rotations. Because it functions as a corporate archive rather than a commercial amusement venue, early admission is barred by company security regulations, and anyone without a prior booking is denied entry. The site is a 16-minute walk from Tsukamoto Station through a mixed residential-industrial neighborhood, so arrivals should be timed carefully to avoid waiting outdoors.
Details from local sources
- Admission is strictly by advance reservation, and unreserved visitors or same-day walk-ins are turned away at the gate. [source]
- The museum is an archive on the corporate headquarters grounds and contains no confectionery factory tour facilities. [source]
- Visitors arriving early cannot enter the building ahead of schedule and must wait outside at the reception gate or in a vehicle due to corporate security rules. [source]
- Ezaki Glico opened this memorial hall in 1972 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the company's founding. [source]
Insider Tip
Advance reservations are required to visit the museum; book online early as spots fill up quickly with local families.
Frequently asked
Is an advance reservation required to visit the museum?
Yes. Admission is strictly by advance reservation through the official website, and same-day bookings are not accepted under any circumstances. Visitors arriving without a confirmed reservation will be turned away at the gate, as unreserved entry is prohibited due to corporate facility security rules.
Can visitors watch candy being made on a factory tour?
No. The Ezaki Memorial Museum is an archival corporate museum displaying vintage packaging, advertising materials, founder artifacts, and toy prizes. The Utajima headquarters grounds do not contain manufacturing tour facilities, so visitors looking to view active production lines cannot do so at this site.
What language support is available during the visit?
In-person museum guidance is conducted exclusively in Japanese, and official guidelines instruct visitors who do not speak Japanese to be accompanied by an interpreter. All party members, including interpreters, must be included in the advance headcount reservation prior to arriving at the corporate premises.
How long does a visit to the museum last?
Each session follows a fixed 60-minute rotational time limit. Entry slots begin promptly at designated hours, and visitors must exit once their one-hour timeframe expires so the facility can prepare for the next reservation group. One hour is the standard allocated viewing time.
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