I have never really associated Japan with beer – it has always been sake in my mind. However, come to think of it, Japanese beer is quite well known around Asia, and even in the Western parts. Thus, it should not be a surprise that they have their own version of a beer festival.
This year, there are three periods wherein people can participate in the Great Japan Beer Festival. The first one is over – it was held from May 5 to 6 at the Ebisu Gerden Hall in Tokyo. The second one is being held right now (it started yesterday) at the Kyosera Dome in Osaka. The third one gives you more time to prepare as it is going to be held from September 6 to 7 at the Osanbashi Hall in Yokohama.
What can you expect at the Great Japan Beer Festival? Let me tell you, the Japanese know how to celebrate and when they do, they make it BIG. At the events of the Great Japan Beer Festival, participants are treated to more than 120 microbrews and craft beers – all of these available for tasting! If you want to drown yourself in the finest beers available, you just have to pay the entrance fee.
Information for the Osaka festival:
Ticket at Enterance: 4,100 yen per person per day
Advanced tickets(date designated ticket): 3,600 yen per person per day
Lawson Lcode 59253
Ticket PIA Pcode 612-254
FamilyMart/CircleKSunkus Pcode 612-254
For the Yokohama festival:
Ticket at Enterancet: 4,100 yen per person per day
Advanced tickets(date designated ticket): 3,600 yen per person per day
Lawson Lcode 33598
Ticket PIA Pcode 612-433
FamilyMart/CircleKSunkus Pcode 612-433