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How to Visit the Meiji Chocolate Factory

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While sitting on the train that takes thousands of passengers between Osaka and Kyoto every day, riders are greeted by a wondrous, mouth-watering sight if they happen to be looking out of the window instead of at their phones. A gigantic chocolate bar standing stories high over the tracks halfway between the two cities. However appetizing this may look, however, it can’t be eaten. This is the Meiji Chocolate Factory. Read on for a insider guide to the best way to visit it.

Producing huge amounts of chocolate daily, the Meiji Chocolate Factory is a marvel of productivity and design. Even though you unfortunately can’t taste it, you can go inside for a tour (and the chance to sample more appropriately sized treats). But, how does a person get inside this Willy Wonkan wonder?

About Meiji

Meiji is the mecca of chocolate in Japan. The logo is ubiquitous from convenience store shelves to locals’ pantries. Meiji’s signature milk chocolate is their most famous and beloved product, but the company manufactures other types of sweets as well as dairy goods like cheese and yogurt. The company was founded in 1916 and recently celebrated their 100th anniversary. The milk chocolate was introduced in the late 20s and the sweet and creamy taste has become such a staple that the recipe hasn’t changed much since then. Today, their products are consumed around the world.

How to get inside

The Meiji Chocolate Factory in Osaka isn’t the only of the company’s production centers in Japan, but it is the most unique. As a functioning factory, there are many limitations for visitors, so getting inside isn’t easy. You can only visit at certain times of the day, and you better not try to get in if you’ve got a cold or other contagious illness. The factory typically only gives tours to groups of children on field trips or bookings of 10 or more people. They also don’t accept bookings from overseas. However, if you are in Japan and have access to a phone, you can try your luck and give them a call. If they already have a tour booked for the day and it’s not too crowded, you may be able to jump in! If you’re staying in a hotel or with locals, you might want to ask a Japanese speaker to call for you since there is no guarantee the person taking reservations will speak English. There are instructions on how to book a tour here , but they’re in Japanese.

What’s in it for visitors? The whole factory smells like chocolate. You can see the manufacturing process up close and check out candy-themed exhibitions and more giant chocolates. The tour may not be for everyone, but for kids and chocolate lovers (so, pretty much everyone) it’s sure to be an exciting and rare experience.

Getting There

If you’re staying in or around Osaka or Kyoto , the best way to get there is to take the JR Kyoto Line. You can hop on at either Osaka or Kyoto Station. Get off at JR Settsu-Tonda Station. The factory is about a 15-minute walk from there. You can’t miss it. Of course, you could just ride the JR Kyoto Line between Osaka and Kyoto and spot the factory out your window near Takatsuki Station. Grab a chocolate bar before you get on the train and enjoy the ride.

Meiji Chocolate Factory, 1-10 Asahimachi, Takatsuki, 569-1134, Japan +81 072-685-5031

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Is it true that chocolate tastes better in the cold? The months of December, January and February are some of the coldest in Japan, but also the best to enjoy chocolate, while in the embrace of your loved ones.

It is no coincidence that Valentine's Day is in February. Traditionally this is a time for Japanese women give a treat to men for love, friendship or respect. You can find lots of good chocolates and chocolate infused sweets that are only produced at this time. Women spend more money on buying cocoa sweets than any other time of the year so they can show their feelings for the men they know. Some even buy highly prized truffles made by one of the top chocolatiers in the world. On the other hand, what if you can't afford such luxuries?

As someone who spends hours choosing and eating reasonably priced good sweets, I know that great chocolates can also be bought at supermarkets and 7-Eleven stores. They're Meiji Chocolates, which are given the title of pure chocolates as they are created using strictly selected ingredients, many through their sustainable sourcing practices with farms in countries like Ghana. While you can buy a bar or two, I recommend you buy boxes of them. These boxes feature four flavors: milk, bitter, hi milk and strawberry – all for 370 yen. They all have a milky, rich taste. Even the bitter one has a mildness to its taste.

There are also available in special packages for the day of love, some featuring designs with hearts and snow crystals on the cover. The milky one on the other hand, has a long history. First produced in 1926, it's been loved for the mild taste that hasn't changed. These chocolates never go out of style, and the label has kept its connection with this century old brand.

Meiji Milk Chocolate

A chocolate that represents the company. You can enjoy the mellowness of cacao and the smell and taste of milk by eating it. It contains 26 calories and 38 mg cacao polyphenols per block.

Meiji Black Chocolate

A bitter chocolate that has its own style. It has a distinct aroma of cacao and a sharp bitterness of fine-quality. With 65 mg cacao polyphenols per block, it is rich in antioxidants and micro nutrients that can help with digestion and weight management, as well as other health benefits. The concentration of polyphenols gives black chocolate its bitterness, but its sophisticated taste has won many fans..

Meiji Hi Milk Chocolate

A chocolate that has a mild, rich milkiness. Made in a style that it has a natural aroma and taste of milk by using good-quality ingredients. 26 calories and 24 mg polyphenols per block.

Meiji Strawberry Chocolate

The distinct aroma, sweetness and sourness of the strawberry filling are in harmony with the mild taste of the milk chocolate coating. 28 calories per block.

All this chocolate will invariably send you into a spin, maybe even to you dreaming about chocolate in your sleep, like some Japanese version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Well, Meiji actually has a chocolate factory in Osaka, one that is open for the public for tours, twice daily. Bookings can be made on their website. While the tour is in Japanese, there may be a bilingual person in your group that may be able to translate.

Getting there

The chocolate factory is between Osaka and Kyoto on the JR Kyoto line, in Takatsuki. You can’t miss it, as the world’s biggest chocolate hued bar is located right next to the train tracks.

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Top 10 Japanese Factory Tours in Kansai As Voted By Japanese Locals

Factory tours are a fun and educational day out for the family, and since they're usually free, they can be a great choice for any travelers on a budget, too. Major Japanese travel website, Jalan, recently held a survey asking Japanese locals about their favorite factory tours in the Kansai region. Topping the list were tours of factories that make worldwide Japanese favorites like Pocky, Asahi beer, and Kewpie mayonnaise. Read on to learn about the top 10 factory tours in Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe!

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Best Factory Tours in Kansai Survey Results

A factory tour gives you a look behind the scenes of a world most of us don't get to see every day. It's also a fun way to learn about the history and culture of food and industry in Japan.

What actually makes a great factory tour? Jalan asked survey responders what factors were important for them when they were deciding on which tour to check out. The first answer by far was whether or not the tour was free! Respondents also liked to see food samples, which definitely explains why nine out of the ten factories in this list are at factories that make food. Other deciding factors were whether or not there was enough to do to spend the day there, whether or not there were souvenirs to buy, and whether or not there are activities the whole family can enjoy.

The Top 10 Factory Tours in Kansai

1. cup noodles museum | osaka.

Taking first place is the Cup Noodle Museum in Ikeda City, Osaka. This museum teaches you about the importance of innovation and discovery as framed through the invention of instant ramen.

This factory tour is well known for its popular hands-on areas, including the Chicken Ramen Factory where visitors can make their own ramen from scratch, and the My Cup Noodle Factory, where you can pick your soup and ingredients to create your very own personalized cup noodle!

2. Meiji Naruhodo Factory | Osaka

Recently re-opened after renovations in May 2018, the Meiji Naruhodo (which means, "I see!") Factory tour is structured around the manufacture of two famous Meiji products: the bamboo shoot-shaped cookie, Takenoko no Sato, and the mushroom-shaped cookie, Kinoko no Yama. 

With displays structured like an assembly line, this tour takes you through the process of making candy, starting from how the raw ingredients, such as cocoa, are sourced. You'll have a chance to learn more broadly about the world of chocolate as you see, touch, experience, and enjoy learning about how these beloved sweets are made. 

3. Asahi Beer Suita Brewery | Osaka

The Asahi Beer Suita Factory in Osaka was Asahi's first brewery, and today it has a great free tour that allows you to see the Asahi production line and sample freshly-brewed beer.  Beer lovers are also sure to get a kick out of the World Beer Collection Exhibition Corner that displays beer packaging from all around the world. 

4. Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Kyoto Plant | Kyoto

You can see the production line plus a range of fun exhibits about the world's most iconic drink at Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan's Kyoto Plant.

Displays include a Time Tunnel that features Japanese Coca-Cola designs over the years. Once you pass through the can-shaped path and see the production line, you can stop at the factory's photo spot to commemorate your visit! 

5. Glicopia Kobe | Kobe

Glicopia in Kobe is the site of the factory that makes the world-famous snack Pocky and its savory equivalent, Pretz. Here you can see the factory line, learn about new sweets made using the latest cutting-edge Japanese technology, and even try your hand at making some sweets yourself!

Glico fans can also pick up some original Pocky and Pretz souvenirs, and maybe even some exclusive snacks, too. 

6. Meiji Naruhodo Factory Kansai | Osaka

The second Meiji factory tour to appear on this top 10 list, the Meiji Naruhodo Factory Kansai is all about yogurt! This is a great tour to visit with children as an educational outing. They'll learn how yogurt is made and about nutrition more generally by looking at the health benefits of dairy. Visitors can even take part in butter making workshops!

7. Japan Mint | Osaka

As the only non-food factory in this top 10 list, the Japanese Mint has some unique charms all of its own! For one, it's conveniently located in the center of Osaka, and its gardens are also known locally as one of the best spots for cherry blossoms in the city.

The guided tour here teaches you about how the Japanese Mint is run, and lets you see currency being made on the factory line. Afterwards, the tour takes you to the Mint Museum to learn more about the history of something we all care about - money! While some of the tours on this list are definitely more family-orientated, this tour is sure to be interesting for kids and adults alike.

8. Kewpie Kobe Factory Open Kitchen | Hyogo

Whether as a salad dressing or a topping for okonomiyaki and takoyaki, Kewpie mayonnaise is definitely an indispensable kitchen staple in Japan. Of course, this brand has diehard fans all over the world too! 

There are two options for guided factory tours at the Kewpie Kobe Factory: a Mayonnaise Course and a Dressings Course. After the tour, you can visit the factory's informative displays, and then finish your visit with some delicious food samples!

9. Kirin Brewery Tour | Shiga

Kirin Beer Factory in Shiga offers a selection of tours. The Kirin Ichiban Brewery Tour allows you to touch, smell, and even taste hops and malt, the raw ingredients that are used to make beer, and then learn all about the mashing and fermentation process. Whisky lovers will enjoy the Fuji-Sanroku Distillery Tour, which provides a hands on experience of the different aroma profiles of whisky and a chance to see the enormous grain stills used in its production, too. Of course, both tours end with beer or whisky tastings! 

If you're visiting with kids, the Kirin Gogo-no-Kocha Tour might be more interesting! This tour allows visitors to smell the different types of tea leaves used to make this famous iced tea drink, see how PET bottles are molded up-close, and then take a tour to see the entire production line.

10. Mentai Park Kobe Sanda | Hyogo

In 10th place is Mentai Park, located in Sanda, Kobe. Mentaiko, or pollock roe, is a very popular Japanese ingredient that might not be as familiar to international visitors. Here you can take a factory tour where you can see mentaiko being processed and pickled. After, you can sample foods made with fresh mentaiko, dine-in at the food court, and buy some mentaiko direct from the factory to take home, too. You might even discover your new favorite food here!

Experience a Factory Tour in Japan!

A factory tour is definitely a little off the beaten track of things to do in Japan, so if you're looking for a unique experience during your time here, why not find out how your favorite Japanese foods are made? A factory tour is a perfect way to break up trips to Japan's many historical sites if you're traveling with kids, too.

If you're visiting Tokyo instead, or just want to read more, check out our round up of the  10 Best Factory Tours in the Kanto Area ! 

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How to Visit the Meiji Chocolate Factory

Just outside of osaka city stands a giant chocolate bar that looks good enough to eat here's a guide to how you can visit the delectable factory..

While sitting on the train that takes thousands of passengers between Osaka and Kyoto every day, riders are greeted by a wondrous, mouth-watering sight if they happen to be looking out of the window instead of at their phones. A gigantic chocolate bar standing stories high over the tracks halfway between the two cities. However appetizing this may look, however, it can’t be eaten. This is the Meiji Chocolate Factory. Read on for a insider guide to the best way to visit it.

Producing huge amounts of chocolate daily, the Meiji Chocolate Factory is a marvel of productivity and design. Even though you unfortunately can’t taste it, you can go inside for a tour (and the chance to sample more appropriately sized treats). But, how does a person get inside this Willy Wonkan wonder?

Meiji is the mecca of chocolate in Japan. The logo is ubiquitous from convenience store shelves to locals’ pantries. Meiji’s signature milk chocolate is their most famous and beloved product, but the company manufactures other types of sweets as well as dairy goods like cheese and yogurt. The company was founded in 1916 and recently celebrated their 100th anniversary. The milk chocolate was introduced in the late 20s and the sweet and creamy taste has become such a staple that the recipe hasn’t changed much since then. Today, their products are consumed around the world.

The Meiji Chocolate Factory in Osaka isn’t the only of the company’s production centers in Japan, but it is the most unique. As a functioning factory, there are many limitations for visitors, so getting inside isn’t easy. You can only visit at certain times of the day, and you better not try to get in if you’ve got a cold or other contagious illness. The factory typically only gives tours to groups of children on field trips or bookings of 10 or more people. They also don’t accept bookings from overseas. However, if you are in Japan and have access to a phone, you can try your luck and give them a call. If they already have a tour booked for the day and it’s not too crowded, you may be able to jump in! If you’re staying in a hotel or with locals, you might want to ask a Japanese speaker to call for you since there is no guarantee the person taking reservations will speak English. There are instructions on how to book a tour here , but they’re in Japanese.

What’s in it for visitors? The whole factory smells like chocolate. You can see the manufacturing process up close and check out candy-themed exhibitions and more giant chocolates. The tour may not be for everyone, but for kids and chocolate lovers (so, pretty much everyone) it’s sure to be an exciting and rare experience.

If you’re staying in or around Osaka or Kyoto , the best way to get there is to take the JR Kyoto Line. You can hop on at either Osaka or Kyoto Station. Get off at JR Settsu-Tonda Station. The factory is about a 15-minute walk from there. You can’t miss it. Of course, you could just ride the JR Kyoto Line between Osaka and Kyoto and spot the factory out your window near Takatsuki Station. Grab a chocolate bar before you get on the train and enjoy the ride.

Meiji Chocolate Factory, 1-10 Asahimachi, Takatsuki, 569-1134, Japan +81072-685-5031

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February is one of the coldest months of the year in Japan, but also the best month to enjoy chocolate.

It is no coincidence that Valentine's Day is in February. Traditionally Japanese women give a treat to men for love, friendship or respect. Now most confectioners are in full force to sell their products specially made for the event. You can find lots of good chocolates and chocolate flavored sweets at this time. However, many of them aren't cheap. Women spend more money on buying cocoa sweets than any other time of the year because it is to show their good feeling for men they know. Some of them even buy highly priced truffles made by one of the top chocolatiers in the world if the sweets are for guys they care about. It is okay to buy such outrageously priced treats once in a while, but cheaper is better, isn't it?

As a Japanese who's been so into choosing and eating reasonably priced good sweets, I know that really great chocolates can be bought at supermarkets and 7-Eleven stores. They're Meiji Chocolates, which are given the title of pure chocolates as they are created using strictly selected ingredients. While you can buy a bar or two, I recommend you buy boxes of them. These boxes feature four flavors: milk, bitter, hi milk and strawberry – all for 370 yen. They all have a milky, rich taste. Even the bitter one has mildness to its flavor.

There are also available in special packages for the day of love. A design of many hearts and snow crystals is on the plastic cover sheet of the cases, and also on the wrapping papers.

The milky one has a long history. Firstly produced in 1926, it's been loved for the mild taste that hasn't changed by the Japanese. These chocolates are never out of style, and the label has kept its connection with this century old brand.

Meiji Milk Chocolate

A chocolate that represents the company. You can enjoy the mellowness of cacao and the smell and taste of milk by eating it. 26 calories and 38 mg cacao polyphenols per block.

Meiji Black Chocolate

A bitter chocolate that has its own style. It has a distinct aroma of cacao and a sharp bitterness of fine-quality. 26 calories and 65 mg cacao polyphenols per block. Very rich in the polyphenols, so especially beneficial to your health.

Meiji Hi Milk Chocolate

A chocolate that has a mild, rich milkiness. Made in a style that it has a natural aroma and taste of milk by using good-quality ingredients. 26 calories and 24 mg polyphenols per block.

Meiji Strawberry Chocolate

The distinct aroma, sweetness and sourness of the strawberry filling are in harmony with the mild taste of the milk chocolate coating. 28 calories per block.

All this chocolate will invariably send you into a spin, maybe even to you dreaming about chocolate in your sleep, like some Japanese version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Well, Meiji actually has a chocolate factory in Osaka, one that is open for the public for tours, twice daily. Bookings can be made on their website. While the tour is in Japanese, there may be a bilingual person in your group that may be able to translate.

Getting there

The chocolate factory is conveniently located between Osaka and Kyoto on the JR Kyoto line, in Takatsuki. You can’t miss it, as the world’s biggest chocolate hued bar is located right next to the train tracks.

Address: 1-10 Asahi-cho, Takatsuki, Osaka TEL: 072-685-5011 URL: meiji.com

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Meiji Chocolate Factory

A dream of wall to wall bliss.

Is it true that chocolate tastes better in the cold? The months of December, January and February are some of the coldest in Japan, but also the best to enjoy chocolate, while in the embrace of your loved ones.

It is no coincidence that Valentine's Day is in February. Traditionally this is a time for Japanese women give a treat to men for love, friendship or respect. You can find lots of good chocolates and chocolate infused sweets that are only produced at this time. Women spend more money on buying cocoa sweets than any other time of the year so they can show their feelings for the men they know. Some even buy highly prized truffles made by one of the top chocolatiers in the world. On the other hand, what if you can't afford such luxuries?

As someone who spends hours choosing and eating reasonably priced good sweets, I know that great chocolates can also be bought at supermarkets and 7-Eleven stores. They're Meiji Chocolates, which are given the title of pure chocolates as they are created using strictly selected ingredients, many through their sustainable sourcing practices with farms in countries like Ghana. While you can buy a bar or two, I recommend you buy boxes of them. These boxes feature four flavors: milk, bitter, hi milk and strawberry – all for 370 yen. They all have a milky, rich taste. Even the bitter one has a mildness to its taste.

There are also available in special packages for the day of love, some featuring designs with hearts and snow crystals on the cover. The milky one on the other hand, has a long history. First produced in 1926, it's been loved for the mild taste that hasn't changed. These chocolates never go out of style, and the label has kept its connection with this century old brand.

Meiji Milk Chocolate

A chocolate that represents the company. You can enjoy the mellowness of cacao and the smell and taste of milk by eating it. It contains 26 calories and 38 mg cacao polyphenols per block.

Meiji Black Chocolate

A bitter chocolate that has its own style. It has a distinct aroma of cacao and a sharp bitterness of fine-quality. With 65 mg cacao polyphenols per block, it is rich in antioxidants and micro nutrients that can help with digestion and weight management, as well as other health benefits. The concentration of polyphenols gives black chocolate its bitterness, but its sophisticated taste has won many fans..

Meiji Hi Milk Chocolate

A chocolate that has a mild, rich milkiness. Made in a style that it has a natural aroma and taste of milk by using good-quality ingredients. 26 calories and 24 mg polyphenols per block.

Meiji Strawberry Chocolate

The distinct aroma, sweetness and sourness of the strawberry filling are in harmony with the mild taste of the milk chocolate coating. 28 calories per block.

All this chocolate will invariably send you into a spin, maybe even to you dreaming about chocolate in your sleep, like some Japanese version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Well, Meiji actually has a chocolate factory in Osaka, one that is open for the public for tours, twice daily. Bookings can be made on their website. While the tour is in Japanese, there may be a bilingual person in your group that may be able to translate.

Getting there

The chocolate factory is between Osaka and Kyoto on the JR Kyoto line, in Takatsuki. You can’t miss it, as the world’s biggest chocolate hued bar is located right next to the train tracks.

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I am interested to visit meiji chocolate and dairy factory and chateraise factory.

Can someone guide me to any online booking system or email address? If there is only a contact number can they understand English?

Are these places easily accessible by public transport?

1. http://www.meiji.co.jp/learned/factory/list/

2. http://www.japanhoppers.com/chubu/hokuto/kanko/339/

thanks. do they have an english page as I don't understand Japanese?

I don't think they do. Search on the internet to check out experience of previous visitors for guidance.

They don't tell the specific email address; but it is the same when you click "お問い合わせ” (=Inquiry) on the top of the page. Then click "お問い合わせメール" (=inquiry mail), then 同意 (=agree) after it. You will see a mailing form. There is a pull down selection " 海外" (=overseas) for address; so I think they can understand your English mail.

thank you very much for the step by step guide :)

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Searching for a new adventure in Eastern Europe? Consider a trip to Moscow. Russia's capital and largest city, this frigid megacity is known for its political, scientific, and literary pursuits. With traditional Russian architecture, unique cultural traditions, and several world-class museums, Moscow is a city that should be on everybody's bucket list.

With a population exceeding 12 million, Moscow is one of the world's largest economies and one of the richest cities in Europe. Moscow is also a very popular vacation destination and has four international airports, linking the Russian capital with locations worldwide. Check in at a Russian luggage locker, and check out some of the best sights Moscow has to offer. 

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From the Red Square to the Bolshoi Theater to the Red October Chocolate Factory , Moscow is overflowing with unique and diverse attractions as well as endless examples of eye-boggling architecture. Moscow is not just the biggest city in Russia, but one of the largest in the world and has a history covering over eight centuries. For those two reasons alone it makes sense to explore it with people in the know. The companies and guides detailed below will make sure your visit to Moscow is as fascinating and exciting as the Russian capital itself. Don’t forget to drop off your luggage at a Bounce luggage locker in Moscow so that you won’t be carrying more than you need to.

Best Free Tour – The Guide In Moscow

Keep more rubles in your rucksack by taking a free tour of Moscow with The Guide In Moscow . You'll find the guide under the statue of Karl Marx in the Red Square holding a white umbrella. Once the group of the day has gathered, you'll set off to go around all the best sights by foot while the guide narrates interesting facts and anecdotes about the famous landmarks you're seeing.

To find out more details of this free tour of Moscow send an email to [email protected] or call The Guide In Moscow on 79-670-273-002.

Best Food Tour – Moscow With Locals

The best way to learn all about the gastronomy of a city is to experience it with a local. Try a food tour with Moscow with Locals and you'll be amazed at the eateries and dishes they introduce you to. It definitely beats eating in McDonalds every day because you haven't got a clue what the food on the restaurant menus contains. Once you've eaten Russian dumplings, you'll never eat a burger again.

Prepare for a food adventure in Moscow by emailing Moscow With Locals at [email protected] or call them on 79-032-400-786.

Best Sightseeing Tour – Lovely Moscow

There are as many interesting monuments outside of Moscow as there are in it. Head away from the city with a guide from Lovely Moscow and they'll take you on a journey of discovery to see the Kremlin of Suzdal, the Golden Gates of Vladimir, and the monastery in Sergiev Posad. This tour is also a great way of getting to see rural Russia where the landscape is dotted with scenic lakes.

Get ready to explore rural Russia with Lovely Moscow by calling them on 79-267-253-159 or by emailing them at [email protected].

Best Off-The-Beaten-Path Tour – Spasibo Tours

Sometimes doing something totally different from the regular touristy things makes for a more memorable visit no matter where you go. You can take an off-the-beaten-path tour of Moscow with Spasibo Tours that will give you a real insider view of the city. By the time you've finished photographing several metro stations or visited half a dozen vodka museums, you'll feel just like a local yourself.

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The metro stations in Moscow are an underground world of amazing architectural finesse. Take a tour of ten of them with Maria Moscow Tours and you'll be impressed from the first to the last by the elaborate Art Deco and Baroque designs. There are incredible mosaics, giant marble columns, and even stained glass panels, so plenty of opportunities for some great social media-worthy photos.

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Best Private Tour – We Heart Moscow

If your free time in Moscow doesn't coincide with the day of the tour that's caught your eye, take a private tour with We Heart Moscow instead. They have a super range of tours covering all of the city's main attractions and then some. You can choose the pre-organized itinerary that suits your schedule and interests or arrange your own tailor-made tour.

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Best Cultural Tour – MoscowMe

Moscow is world-renowned for its ballet, theater, and art. To learn more about all three of these aspects of the city's culture, and some food too, go out and about with a guide from MoscowMe . They have in-depth knowledge of the history of the arts in Moscow and enjoy nothing more than sharing their knowledge with interested visitors.

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Forget all about sedate sightseeing and go off-road in a pimped-up UAZ van along mud trails in the Russian forests. You'll ford rivers and go below ground with a session of caving before taking a break while your hosts cook you a big barbecue lunch. This tour is great fun but definitely only for the truly adventurous.

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Home to several world-famous landmarks and fascinating museums, planning a weekend away in Moscow is no easy feat. Maximize your time by dropping your cumbersome belongings at a Moscow luggage storage service, and head to some of these top attractions in Moscow.

• Plan a tour of the world-famous St Basil's Cathedral. Constructed in the 16th century under orders from Ivan the Terrible to celebrate military victories over Kazan and Astrakhan, St Basil's Cathedral is one of the finest examples of Russian architecture globally. 
• Take a stroll through Red Square. Moscow's central plaza is a must-see and is flanked by two of Russia's best-known buildings, the Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral.
• Catch a show at the iconic Bolshoi Theatre. Home to the world's largest ballet company, the Bolshoi Theatre is one of the most highly respected venues in the world. 
• Chow down at one of the top restaurants in the Russian capital. Moscow is home to dozens of classy eateries, including Tkemali, Sabor de la Vida Restaurant, and Dzhumbus.

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Moscow is a sprawling city, and during icy weather, the chances are you won't want to lug around anything heavy through snow-covered streets. Save yourself any unnecessary hassle by booking a spot at a Moscow suitcase storage service. Bounce provides the best luggage storage services in Moscow , with easy-to-locate and secure facilities across the city. Book online via the Bounce app, and before you know it, you'll have a safe spot to stow your suitcases while you explore the Russian capital. 

Off the beaten path in Moscow

Surprisingly, Moscow is one of the greenest cities in Europe, with around 40% of the city consisting of parks and green spaces. This makes Moscow the perfect place to relax and escape large crowds. Step off the beaten path and check out some of these parks and hidden gems dotted across Moscow. 

• Take in views of the city from Sparrow Hills. Located 260 feet up on a hill on the banks of the Moskva River, this parkland provides some of the best natural panoramas of Moscow's skyline. 
• Get some brief respite from the crowded streets at Gorky Park. Moscow's main public park is located at the center of the city, covering over 110 acres along the Moskva River. Challenge your fellow travelers to a game of volleyball, or peruse the park's modern art exhibitions. 
• Go for a romantic ramble with a loved one through the Apothecary Garden. Moscow University's botanical gardens date back to the 18th century and are meticulously laid out, featuring exotic flora from across the globe.

What to do alone in Moscow

Travelers who find themselves in Moscow on a Russian road trip or happen to be in town on business may be wondering how to kill time during their visit. Thankfully, Moscow offers a plethora of activities for solo adventurers. Keep your luggage safe by visiting a Moscow storage locker, and add these activities to your itinerary.

• Climb to the top of Europe at the Ostankino Television Tower. Standing at over 1,700 feet, the Ostankino Television Tower is the highest free-standing building in Europe. Enjoy the best bird's eye views of Moscow from the observation deck, or book a table at the 7th Heaven Restaurant for dinner in the clouds.
• Pay a visit to Lenin's Mausoleum. The final resting place of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, visitors can come face-to-face with the embalmed body of one of the most important political figures in Russian history. 
• Discover the largest art collection in Europe at The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts. This massive art museum has a collection of over 700,000 objects, with artworks by the likes of Picasso, Rembrandt, and van Gogh.

The best souvenirs in Moscow

With a unique culture and long history, you'll find plenty of interesting souvenirs to pick up during your travels to Moscow. By far one of the most popular inexpensive mementos you can pick up is a Matryoshka or Russian nested doll. Another great souvenir you can pick up is a fur hat to keep you warm during your vacation and when you return home. 

If you're looking to splash out on something special, pick up an ornate samovar, a type of traditional kettle dating back to the 18th century. Moscow also has plenty of culinary treats that you might want to buy as gifts for folks back home. Muscovites are famous for their love of vodka, and you won't have trouble finding a unique bottle in the capital. Russia is also known for producing world-class caviar, in case you're looking to indulge in the finer things.

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