Kirin Brewery Yokohama Factory
キリンビール横浜工場
A brewery where you can see the beer-making process and taste beer. It is a direct ride of several stops on the Keikyu Line from central Yokohama.
The Kirin Brewery Yokohama Factory is located in Namamugi, Tsurumi Ward. Its predecessor was the “Spring Valley Brewery,” founded by foreigners in the Yamate area of Yokohama in the 1870s. It is one of the origins of Japan's beer industry. The factory tour takes about 60–80 minutes. You can see wort extraction, fermentation, and the bottling line. At the end, you can taste freshly made beers such as Ichiban Shibori. Beer tastings cost about ¥500 for adults. Minors and drivers are offered soft drinks. You must book in advance on the official website. The factory is usually closed on Mondays. It is about a 10-minute walk from Namamugi Station on the Keikyu Line.
Opening hours
10:00 am–5:00 pm (usually closed Mondays; reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Sojiji Temple
- Yokohama Bay Bridge
- Osanbashi Pier
- CupNoodles Museum Yokohama
- Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum
- Yokohama Cosmo World
- Yokohama Air Cabin