Kirin Beer Hokkaido Chitose Factory
A 90-minute beer experience with wort tasting and fresh beer samples
Brewed with the clear waters of the Naibetsu River, this 90-minute tour delights all five senses through guided exploration and tasting.
Set amid the tranquil scenery of Chitose, this brewery crafts its beer using pristine water from the Naibetsu River, a tributary of the Chitose River. Step inside the factory and you’re greeted by the toasty aroma of malt, instantly heightening anticipation for the brewing journey ahead.
The About 90-minute guided tour invites you to handle raw ingredients, experience their textures and aromas, and observe the brewing process up close. A highlight is the comparison tasting of first-pressed wort and second-pressed wort, revealing the depth behind Kirin’s signature flavor. The tasting room that follows showcases brewery-fresh beer, celebrated for its exceptional freshness and finely textured foam.
After the tour, visit the on-site beer restaurant to enjoy a glass paired with Jingisukan or lamb chops—an indulgent way to savor Hokkaido’s food culture. The factory shop also offers original items, making souvenir shopping a pleasure. It’s an irresistible experience for beer lovers.
*Please check the official website for tour reservations.
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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 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.
