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Craft Beer Bars & Breweries in Japan

Taprooms, microbreweries, brewpubs, beer gardens, and selected izakaya

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Japan's craft beer scene now spans Tokyo taprooms, regional microbreweries, brewpubs, beer gardens, and izakaya with serious draft lists. Drink in Japan maps beer-first venues across the country while keeping sake breweries, whisky bars, and classic izakaya available for broader nights out. Each listing includes drink focus, atmosphere, English availability, and price range so you can compare taprooms, breweries, and beer bars before you go.

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Helios Distillery Okinawa - Distillery
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Helios Distillery Okinawa

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Okinawan distillery producing awamori, rum, and craft beer.

OkinawaFrom ¥0
Kirishima Shuzo - Distillery
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Kirishima Shuzo

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Miyazaki's top shochu maker, home of the famous Kuro Kirishima.

MiyazakiFrom ¥0
Chichibu Distillery - Distillery
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Chichibu Distillery

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Boutique whisky distillery producing the cult-favorite Ichiro's Malt.

SaitamaFrom ¥0
Mars Shinshu Distillery - Distillery
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Mars Shinshu Distillery

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Japan's highest altitude whisky distillery in the Central Alps.

NaganoFrom ¥500
Satsuma Shuzo Meijigura - Distillery
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Satsuma Shuzo Meijigura

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Historic shochu distillery in Kagoshima preserving Meiji-era brewing methods.

KagoshimaFrom ¥0
Nikka Yoichi Distillery - Distillery
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Nikka Yoichi Distillery

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Historic Yoichi distillery founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whisky.

HokkaidoFrom ¥0
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery - Distillery
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Suntory Yamazaki Distillery

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Japan's first and most famous malt whisky distillery near Kyoto.

OsakaFrom ¥1,000