Yokohama · Beer factory tour
From grain to a freshly poured glass.
At Kirin’s Yokohama brewery, a guided tour introduces the ingredients and brewing approach behind Ichiban Shibori. Compare first- and second-press wort, learn about production, then finish with a tasting.
- Tour duration
- About 90 minutes
- Age 20 and over
- ¥1,000, including non-drinkers
- Under 20
- Free on the accompanied-minor course
- Guide language
- Japanese only
- Booking
- Advance online reservation
- Regular closure
- Monday; next weekday if a holiday
Choose the appropriate tour
The standard course permits visitors under twenty when accompanied by an adult aged twenty or over. Separate adults-only sessions are also offered. Check which course you select. Non-alcoholic alternatives are available; tasting products can change.
Expect a working factory
Packaging lines may be stopped, in which case video is used. The published itinerary allows about 65 minutes for the tour and 25 for tasting. This is a guided visit, so reserve a time you can comfortably reach.
Make it part of a Yokohama day
We suggest allowing extra time for the walk from the station and checking restaurant hours separately if you want lunch. Tours are conducted in Japanese only. Anyone driving later that day, including cycling, cannot receive alcohol.
Location & access
Kirin Brewery Yokohama
1-17-1 Namamugi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-8628
Neighbourhood
Namamugi / Yokohama
About fifteen minutes on foot from Namamugi Station on the Keikyu Line, or twenty minutes from JR Shin-Koyasu Station. Enter through the Welcome Gate on Route 15. Use public transport if you plan to taste beer.
Keep exploring
Sources & planning links
- Official standard tour — prices, language, age and tasting rules
- Official brewery — experiences and closure notices
- Official access and Welcome Gate directions
Visitor information reviewed on 13 October 2026. This guide uses published sources. Confirm current hours, prices and availability before visiting.