What other travelers are saying about Kirin Brewery Yokohama
It was an excellent tour despite the language barrier. The tasting of 3 full glass of beers and the extra soft drink + snack were the highlights. Tons of motivated - responsible drinkers of all ages. The staff was kind and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Booked online. 500 yen entry fee. Tour in Japanese but videos have English subtitles. Entitled to 3 tasting glasses at the end. Non-alcoholic options available.
delighted to visit this brewery at yokohama with Kie and Ryuichi, Kirin beer being internationally acclaimed,
Kirin brewery is located only ten minutes walk from Keikyu Namamugi station, or 15 minutes from JR Shin-Koyasu Station. Kie being late and the staff required us to wait to get in as a group, we pre-booked ticket online, the tour is interesting as it highlighted the uniqueness of Kirin's beer brewing process, we had a glimpse and briefing of the complete brewing process, from start to finish, ie, gathering ingredients, fermentation, to canning and bottle, we actually saw samples of the machines but these were not moving or in operation in the tour, we also saw a short movie at the beginning of the tour introducing the history and some of the process or workflow, and the guided tour finished with beer tasting, each of us got three cups of different complimentary beers from Kirin! there is a gift shop where you can buy some souvenir and snacks produced by Kirin, the girls at the wine taste hall and the gentlemen hosting the tour all along are all very polite and friendly, making the tour more enjoyable!
We had an amazing time during our tour. It was held in Japanese but all the videos had English subtitles and we were given a paper guide in English. We also loved the tasting, very generous pours and super friendly staff. I highly recommend you visit the brewery during your Yokohama trip!
Amazing tour, well worth the tour cost. Tour guide was great, beers after the tour were great. We commuted from Shinjuku and it was well beyond worth the travel time to get here.
Recommend to anyone, even non beer lovers.
Visitors on a Kirin Brewery tour can expect to see the entire beer-making process, from the selection of ingredients to the brewing, fermenting, and packaging stages. The tour typically ends with a beer-tasting session where guests can sample freshly brewed Kirin beer.
The standard brewery tour lasts approximately 70 minutes, including the guided tour of the facility and the tasting session at the end.
During the tasting session, visitors can enjoy different varieties of Kirin beer, including Kirin Ichiban and other seasonal or special brews. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available for those who prefer not to drink alcohol.
Yes, children are welcome to join the tour, but only guests over 20 (Japan’s legal drinking age) can participate in the beer tasting. Non-alcoholic beverages are provided for younger guests.
The Kirin Brewery Yokohama can be reached by taking the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line to Tsurumi Station, followed by a short bus or taxi ride to the brewery. It's about a 10-minute ride from the station.
