Kirin Beer Hokkaido Chitose Factory
A Brewery for Wort Comparisons and Beer Tastings
A brewery that produces beer using water from the Naibetsu River. Visitors can tour the brewing process, compare different worts, and enjoy beer tastings.
Kirin Beer Hokkaido Chitose Factory is a beer factory located in Chitose City. It produces beer using water from the Naibetsu River, a tributary of the Chitose River. During the guided tour lasting about 90 minutes, visitors can handle raw materials such as malt and hops to check their textures and aromas, and observe manufacturing equipment like large brewing kettles up close while learning about the brewing process.
During the tour, visitors can compare first-pressed and second-pressed worts to experience how flavors differ depending on the brewing method. At the end of the tour, a tasting room is provided where visitors can enjoy freshly brewed beer.
The on-site beer restaurant serves beer along with dishes such as Jingisukan and lamb chops. The factory shop features original goods, including limited-edition items, allowing visitors to enjoy dining and shopping along with the factory tour.
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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
- 100 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 10 minutes from JR Chitose Station
●By car: About 20 minutes from New Chitose Airport - Website
- Remarks
- Please check the official website for factory tour reservations.
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
