Kirin Brewery Hokkaido Chitose Plant
See, learn, and taste the world of Kirin Beer!
At the Kirin Brewery Hokkaido Chitose Plant, one of Kirin’s key production sites, beer is brewed using pristine water from the Naibetsu River, a tributary of the Chitose River. Signature products like Kirin Ichiban Shibori are crafted right here.
The 90-minute guided brewery tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the entire beer-making process. You'll get to touch and smell real ingredients like hops and malt, witness the brewing equipment up close, and even compare the first and second wort extractions—a rare tasting experience. The tour concludes with a complimentary tasting session of freshly brewed Kirin beer in a dedicated tasting area.
Enjoy Local Flavors at the Beer Restaurant
After the tour, treat yourself at the on-site beer restaurant. Freshly brewed draft beer straight from the brewery is perfectly paired with local favorites like Genghis Khan-style grilled lamb and juicy lamb chops. It’s a must-visit for food and beer lovers alike.
Don’t Miss the Factory Shop
The factory shop offers a wide range of original Kirin goods and souvenirs—perfect to take home as a memory of your visit.
Please note: Reservations for the brewery tour can be made through the official website.
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒066-8711
- Address
- 北海道千歳市上長都949-1
- Telephone Number
- 0123-24-5606
- Open
- - Brewery Tour
Weekdays: 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30
Weekends & Holidays: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
Final admission: 15:00
- Factory Shop: 9:45-16:30
- Restaurant: 11:30-21:00 (Last order: 20:30) - Closed
- Mondays & Tuesdays (open on holidays), inspection days, and during the Year-end and New Year holidays
- Prices
- Free entrance
- Car Park
- Free (including accessible parking spaces)
- Directions
- ●By car: About 20 minutes from New Chitose Airport
●By car: About 10 minutes from JR Chitose Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
