UCC Rokko Island Factory (UCC六甲アイランド工場) is one of a factory of UCC UESHIMA COFFEE CO., LTD. which is a cofee manufacturer located in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.
The factory holds factory tours every Tuesday and Thursday.
We can observe a product line of coffee and can taste various coffee in this factory tour.
Factory tour supports Japanese only.
So, if you want to experience it, please go with someone who can speak Japanese.
About UCC Rokko Island Factory
Information
Address：2-4, Koyochonishi, Kobe Shi Higashinada Ku, Hyogo Ken, 658-0033, Japan
Available days：Wednesday and Thursday
Admission Fee：Free
Phone Number：+81-120-156-587 (Toll free telephone number)
Parking lot : Free
Start time (Factory tour)
10:00~, 13:00~
Reservation
Required
Website
Factory tour report
Video viewing / Coffee beans comparison
The factory tour begins with a video viewing.
It is about 10-minute video summarizing the history of UCC.
There is English subtitles.
After watching the video, we observe the coffee beans collected from all over the world.
Visit to the quality check room
In the quality check room, we can observe the quality check of coffee beans.
(It’s prohibited to take photos in this room.)
Coffee tasting
In the tasting room, we can taste three different types of coffee.
(We can also blend these coffees.)
Factory tour
In the factory tour, we can observe the product production line and packaging device.
(It’s prohibited to take photos in the factory tour.)
Smile cafe (Free coffee)
After the factory tour, we can drink free coffee at Smile Cafe.
Souvenir shop
There is also a souvenir shop in the smile cafe.
We can also get some free souvenirs.
Reservation method of UCC Rokko Island Factory Tour
UCC Rokko Island factory tour requires reservations.
We can get reservations by phone or internet.
Phone number (Only available in Japanese)
+81-120-156-587 (Toll free telephone number)
Website
Reservation method on the Internet
How to get to UCC Rokko Island Factory
Nearest station is Rokko Liner Island Kitaguchi Station.
From Osaka Sta. to Island Kitaguchi Sta. (by train)
Timetable and Route Search (train)
1.Get on the JR Kobe Line from Osaka Station to Sumiyoshi Station and change to the Rokko Liner.
(Special Rapid train (Shinkaisoku : 新快速) does not stop at Sumiyoshi Station.)
2.Get on the Rokko Liner from Sumiyoshi Station to Island Kitaguchi Station.
From Osaka Namba Sta. to Island Kitaguchi Sta. (by train)
Timetable and Route Search (train)
1.Get on the Hanshin Namba Line from Osaka Namba Station to Uozaki Station and change to the Rokko Liner.
2.Get on the Rokko Liner from Sumiyoshi Station to Island Kitaguchi Station.
From Kyoto Sta. to Island Kitaguchi Sta. (by train)
Timetable and Route Search (train)
1.Get on the JR Kyoto Line (through to the Kobe Line) from Kyoto Station to Sumiyoshi Station and change to the Rokko Liner.
(Special Rapid train (Shinkaisoku : 新快速) does not stop at Sumiyoshi Station.)
2.Get on the Rokko Liner from Sumiyoshi Station to Island Kitaguchi Station.
From Island Kitaguchi Station (on foot)
About 20-minutes walk (900 meters) on foot.
Take a taxi
From Sumiyoshi Station：about 2,200 yen (12 minutes)
From Uozaki Station：about 2,000 yen (10 minutes)
From Island Kitaguchi Station：about 800 yen (5 minutes)
・Let’s show a taxi driver the following phrase.
・If you want to call a taxi, let’s show the following phrase.
・Phone number of taxi dispatch
Hotel search & reservation around UCC Rokko Island Factory
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