The Kirin Brewery Company, one of Japan's four leading beer breweries, was founded in Yokohama, a city that played a leading role in Japan's adoption of beer from the West. It is possible for tourists to visit the Kirin Beer Factory in Yokohama and participate in brewery tours, which offer a glimpse into the brewing facilities and include some beer tasting.
Brewery tours last about 90 minutes and lead along a gallery with displays regarding the history of beer and Kirin and with views of fermentation tanks and the canning and bottling areas. Tours are usually conducted in Japanese, but an English guide may also be available. The last twenty minutes of the tour consist of beer tasting.
Kirin has a long history that is closely tied to the history of beer in Japan. After the opening of the country to foreign trade, beer began to thrive in Japan in the Meiji Period (1868-1912), and particularly so in the international port city of Yokohama. The Kirin Brewery Company itself was established in 1907, when two of the country's first breweries merged their operations.
Getting there and around
The Kirin Beer Factory is located a ten minute walk south of Namamugi Station on the Keikyu Main Line (20 minutes, 320 yen from Shinagawa; or 13 minutes, 180 yen from Yokohama). Alternatively, it can be reached in a 15 minute walk from JR Shin-Koyasu Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line (20 minutes, 310 yen from Shinagawa or 6 minutes, 170 yen from Yokohama).
Hours and Fees
Brewery tours cost 500 yen per person and are conducted approximately every hour between 9:40 and 15:00, except on Mondays when the Kirin Beer Factory is closed. However, if Monday is a national holiday, the factory is open as usual, but closed on the following day instead. It is also closed during the New Year holidays. It is recommended to make online reservations beforehand.
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Hotels around Yokohama
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Oakwood Suites YokohamaSet in Yokohama and with Yokohama Marine Tower reachable within 1.7 km, Oakwood Suites Yokohama offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Built in 2020, this 5-star hotel is within 11 km of Nissan Stadium and 17 km of Motosumi-Bremen Shopping District. The property is less than 1 km from the city centre and 5.5 km from Sankeien. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. Oakwood Suites Yokohama features certain units with city views, and every room includes a kettle. The units feature a wardrobe. An ? la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Higashiyamata Park is 17 km from the accommodation, while Grandtree Musashikosugi is 18 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 19 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Guest House FUTARENOSet in Yokohama, 3.1 km from Yokohama Marine Tower and 200 metres from the centre, Guest House FUTARENO offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a terrace. This 1-star guest house offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The guest house has family rooms. There is a shared bathroom with shower in every unit, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. All units feature bed linen. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Sankeien is 6.9 km from the guest house, while Nissan Stadium is 11 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 19 km away.View on Booking.com
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InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, an IHG HotelWell set in the centre of Yokohama, InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, an IHG Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, certain rooms at InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, an IHG Hotel also provide guests with a city view. All units include a safety deposit box. The accommodation offers an ? la carte or American breakfast. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Yokohama Marine Tower is 2.3 km from InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8, an IHG Hotel, while Sankeien is 6.2 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 19 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai PremierMitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Yokohama. This 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier all rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Yokohama Marine Tower is 2.7 km from Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier, while Sankeien is 7.8 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 17 km away.View on Booking.com
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Citadines Harbour Front YokohamaSituated in Yokohama and with Yokohama Marine Tower reachable within less than 1 km, Citadines Harbour Front Yokohama features a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is 5 km from Sankeien, and within 300 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Certain rooms come with a kitchenette with a dishwasher and a stovetop. The rooms have a wardrobe. Citadines Harbour Front Yokohama offers a buffet or American breakfast. Nissan Stadium is 12 km from the accommodation, while Motosumi-Bremen Shopping District is 17 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 20 km away.View on Booking.com
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The Kahala Hotel & Resort YokohamaIdeally located in Yokohama, The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama, open from September 2020, offers lavishly-decorated air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This non-smoking 5-star modern hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, shops onsite, spa and fitness facilities for the guest's comfort. At The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama all stylish rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The en suite bathroom offers both bath and shower with free toiletries. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Pacifico Yokohama, Cupnoodles Museum and Yokohama Museum. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International, 32 km from The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Business hour is normally from 6 am but due to in-house spa maintenance, business hours will change from 9am on May 21st and 22nd in 2024. Due to the Yokohama Marathon 2024, traffic restriction is expected on Sunday Oct 27th from 4:00am to 4:30pm on highways and roads in Yokohama City. We strongly recommend visitors to use the public railway as it is less likely to be affected by the restriction.View on Booking.com
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Yokohama Royal Park HotelLocated above the 52nd floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower, all rooms at Yokohama Royal Park Hotel offer free WiFi and views of Yokohama City or the Yokohama Bay Bridge. Guests can take a swim at the indoor pool at the fitness centre with addtional charge, enjoy various cuisines at the 8 dining venues or request soothing massage treatments for an extra cost. Minatomirai Subway Station is a 3-minute walk and JR Sakuragicho Train Station is a 5-minute walk away. All spacious air-conditioned rooms are located between the 52nd and 67th floor, featuring carpeted floors and a flat-screen satellite TV. Each comes with a minibar and an electric kettle with green tea bags. The en suite bathroom includes a bathtub and nightwear is provided for all guests. The 24-hour front desk provides dry cleaning services, luggage storage and daily newspapers. Guests can use the business centre or make travel arrangements at the concierge desk. Local gifts can be purchased at the hotelfs souvenir shop. Landmark Spa is located on the 49th floor, and above 18 years old guests can use the facilities at a surcharge. There is also a barber and beauty shop, as well as a photo studio at the property. Offering spectacular views from the 68th floor, restaurant Shikitei offers Japanese dishes, and French full courses are served at Le Ciel restaurant. You can enjoy a late-night cocktail with panoramic views of Yokohama Bay at the Sirius Lounge, located on the 70th floor. Royal Park Hotel Yokohama is a 20-minute walk from the Red Brick Warehouse and Yokohama Chinatown. The Pacifico Yokohama convention centre is an 8-minute walk away. Guests can take a 50-minute limousine bus ride to Haneda International Airport or a 2-hour limousine bus ride to Narita International Airport (charges apply).View on Booking.com
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Hotel New GrandSituated right in front of Yamashita Park and looking out to the Yokohama Bay, Hotel New Grand is a renowned classic hotel with nearly a century of first-class hospitality. Motomachi-Chukagai Subway Station is just a 1-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Featuring chic ambience and large windows offering ocean or city views, rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, fridge and electric kettle. Minibar and an electric kettle are also provided. The en suite bathroom includes a bath tub and toiletries. While staying at New Grand Hotel, guests can receive massages at the aesthetic salons or purchase gift items at the Sundry Shop. Currency exchange and concierge services are offered. Luggage can be stored at the bell desk for free. Yokohama China Town is a 2-minute walk, Motomachi shopping area is a 5-minute walk away, and Osanbashi Pier is a 10-minute walk away. The lively Minato-mirai area and JR Yokohama Station are both within an 8-minute subway ride from the property. Le Normandie serves classic French cuisine in an elegant setting with antique interior. Il Giardino offers colourful Italian dishes, while delicately prepared Japanese meals can be enjoyed at Yugyo-an restaurant.View on Booking.com
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Hyatt Regency YokohamaSet in Yokohama, 600 metres from Yokohama Marine Tower, Hyatt Regency Yokohama offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 4.6 km from Sankeien, and within 200 metres of the city centre. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Nissan Stadium is 12 km from Hyatt Regency Yokohama, while Motosumi-Bremen Shopping District is 18 km from the property. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 20 km away.View on Booking.com
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Hilton YokohamaLocated in Yokohama, 4.2 km from Yokohama Marine Tower, Hilton Yokohama provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, rooms have a desk. Every room is fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Hilton Yokohama have a sea view. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. Sankeien is 9.3 km from Hilton Yokohama, while Nissan Stadium is 9.3 km away. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 18 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Yokohama City, Customized Private One Day Tour with a LocalHave a knowledgeable local host take you on an exciting eight-hour journey through YokohamaView on Klook
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