Ou can reach the Sapporo Beer Museum by taking the "Loop 88 Factory Line" bus, which stops at Odori Station and near Sapporo Station (240 yen, every 30 minutes). Get off at the Sapporo Beer-en stop. Alternatively, it's a 25-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station or a 15-minute walk from Higashi-kuyakusho-mae Station on the Toho Subway Line.
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The Sapporo Beer Museum (サッポロビール博物館, Sapporo Beer Hakubutsukan), housed in a historic Meiji-era brewery, opened in 1987. It offers an insightful look into Japan's beer history and the beer-making process. After exploring the exhibitions, visitors can enjoy beer tastings for a small fee or join a Japanese-speaking tour with a tasting session at the end.
Adjacent to the museum is the Sapporo Beer Garden, featuring atmospheric beer halls and the upscale Garden Grill restaurant. Popular for all-you-can-drink beer and mutton BBQ, a local specialty.
Hours and Fees
Sapporo Beer Museum
- Opening hours
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11:00 to 18:00 (entry until 17:30)
- Closed
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Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday), New Year, and a few irregular closing days
- Entrance fee
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Free (1000 yen for a guided tour)
Getting there
Google MapsResources
English
Sapporo Beer Museum
Official website
Japanese
Sapporo Beer Museum
Official website
Reviews
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5/5 - Excellent
Visited the Sapporo Beer Museum during my trip to Hokkaido, and it was such a fun experience! The building itself is gorgeous—an old red-brick structure that’s full of character. The exhibits were interesting, giving a great overview of the history of Sapporo Beer and how it became such a big name in Japan.
The highlight for me was the tasting session at the end. I got to try a couple of beers, including a special one you can’t buy anywhere else. The beer garden next door was also a great spot to relax, with delicious food to go with the drinks. Definitely recommend this place, even if you’re not a huge beer fan—it’s just a cool piece of Japanese history!2 months ago — by Wesley