Beer festivals and other events
Beer events 2024
December
Tokyo Shinjuku
December 11-15 (Wed-Sun)
Belgian Beer Weekend 2024 Shinjuku "Christmas Edition"
The early-winter edition of this popular Belgian beer event is held indoors, under the attractive dome of the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building in Nishi-Shinjuku. This is the biggest and most popular Belgian beer festival in Japan, featuring beers from dozens of breweries and a wide selection of food.
Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square
Price: Ticket books are Y3,750, or Y3,500 with advance purchase.
February
Yokohama
February 7-9 (Fri, Sat 11am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm)
Japan Brewers Cup Festival 2025
Try 300 different beers, mostly priced from Y300 per cup (although the average price is Y500). Thirty-six craft breweries, four craft beer importers and four food vendors will be taking part.
Yokohama Hammerhead CIQ Hall
Price: TBD (2024 price was Y1,200 admission on the day, and pay as you go for beer)
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