Otaru Beer has two breweries in Otaru city: one located by the Otaru Canal and another in Zenibako. While you need to make a reservation in advance for a tour of the Zenibako Brewery, no reservation is required for the Otaru Brewery.
These photos are of the Zenibako Brewery, but we recommend the Otaru Brewery for foreign tourists because it is more accessible, situated by the Otaru Canal, and close to other sightseeing spots. Additionally, they offer an English tour with free admission.
Otaru Beer is authentically German, crafted by brewmaster Johannes Braun in Japan. There is no other beer like it in the country, and the brewery proudly presents their products. They offer three types of beer: Weiss, Pilsner, and Dunkel. The brewery also features Otaru Beer Cuisine, where you can enjoy lunch and dinner paired with their beers. This is a must-visit for beer enthusiasts!
Reservation for factory tour
- need reservation 7 days in advance.
Website
Access
- 5 minutes to get a taxi from JR Zenibako station
Open
- 11:00-18:00
- TEL: 0134-61-2280 (for reservation 9:00 – 17:00 )
- Email: beerclub@otarubeer.com
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