Kirin Beer Factory

The Kirin Beer Factory (キリンビール 横浜工場) in Yokohama offers visitors a fascinating look at one of Japan’s leading breweries. Yokohama, the city where Japan first embraced beer during the Meiji Period (1868-1912), played a key role in Kirin’s history. Established in 1907 from the merger of two early breweries, Kirin continues to be a major name in Japan’s beer industry. Visitors can join a 90-minute guided tour to explore the brewery’s history, view fermentation tanks, and see the canning and bottling process.

The tour, mainly conducted in Japanese (with possible English guidance), ends with a 20-minute beer tasting session. Guests can enjoy fresh Kirin beer straight from the source. The facility also features a gallery with exhibits on beer’s history in Japan and Kirin’s brewing techniques. Whether you're a beer enthusiast or just curious about the brewing process, this experience is a must for visitors to Yokohama.