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Craft and macro beer in Japan — breweries, taprooms, regional brews.

Japan’s Craft Beer Scene, From 11 Breweries to 700+

May 7, 2026 by drinkingjapan
BeerJapan’s Craft Beer Scene, From 11 Breweries to 700+In 1994 there were 11 breweries in Japan. By 2024 the country had crossed 700, more than England, more than…22 min read
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Sapporo Eat and Drink Guide: Beer, Seafood, Cold Nights

May 7, 2026 by drinkingjapan
BeerSapporo Eat and Drink Guide: Beer, Seafood, Cold NightsWalk into the Sapporo Beer Garden's Genghis Khan Hall on a Tuesday and a 100-minute all-you-can-drink-and-grill plate runs about ¥5,200,…23 min read
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Tours & tastings we’ve reviewed

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★ 5.03-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & PairingsFrom $84
★ 5.0Kyoto: Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food PairingFrom $873 hours
★ 4.7Kyoto: Fushimi Sake Brewery Tour – 18 Tastings in 2.5 HoursFrom $932h 30m
★ 5.0Unique Brewery Tour and One-of-a-Kind Sake Tasting Near TokyoFrom $100
★ 4.5Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour with LunchFrom $227
★ 5.0Kobe: Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting and Kobe Beef BitesFrom $83150 minutes - 3 hours
★ 4.7Kobe: Sake Brewery Tour with Tasting SakeFrom $833h 30m
★ 3.5Nara – Craft Beer, Sake, and Food Walking TourFrom $963h 30m

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