Burger and Craft Beer Festival in Front of Kawasaki Station, with Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery Also Participating
The "Kawasaki Hamburger Fes & Kawasaki Beer Festival" will be held at Kawasaki Ekimae Plaza in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, from February 20 to March 1, 2026. Eight breweries, including Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery, will gather for 10 days of hamburgers and craft beer right in front of the station.
Hop BroA 10-day hamburger festival is coming to the area in front of Kawasaki Station, and you can really dig into craft beer too.
MugiWhat! So much going on right in front of the station? Free admission means it's totally the kind of thing you'd just swing by for!
Hop BroExactly. The venue is Kawasaki Ekimae Plaza, and it's only a 5-minute walk from Keikyu Kawasaki Station or 2 minutes from JR Kawasaki Station.
MugiSo close! It's basically going to pull you in on your way home. So which beers are coming? I saw 8 breweries participating!
Hop BroKagiya Brewery, Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery, Yokohama Beer, HAKUBA CRAFT, Nagano Minamikaze Beer, TWIN PEAKS MOUNTAIN BREWING, Tsukuba Brewery, and Horyuzan Beer are all gathering, so you can compare the character of each region.
MugiOhh! But if it's by brewery, you still don't know what each one tastes like? So the specific labels haven't been announced?
Hop BroThat's right. They haven't released the detailed labels, but at events like this, the yeast character and hop character of each place really come through. In other words, it's a battle of local character.
MugiYeast character sounds suddenly super pro! But I get it now, basically you can tell a beer's personality when you drink it!
Hop BroAnd because the event is designed with meat dishes in mind, the real appeal is being able to enjoy the great pairing of hamburgers and craft beer head-on.
MugiIf they have kid-friendly options and non-alcoholic drinks too, it's easy for everyone to go together! It sounds perfect for a drink after work or beer tasting on the weekend!
Hop BroThat's settled then. With a burger in hand in front of Kawasaki Station, we'll go around all 8 breweries, including Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery, and I'll be in the mood to go drink right now.
MugiYeah, yeah, that's totally the kind of event that makes your stomach growl! Let's go raise a toast in front of the station!
Event Overview
The "Kawasaki Hamburger Fes & Kawasaki Beer Festival" will be held at Kawasaki Ekimae Plaza in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, from February 20 to March 1, 2026. Food trucks serving hamburgers and hot dogs will gather for this station-front gourmet event, where visitors can also enjoy a concurrently held craft beer festival.
Participating Breweries
The beer festival will feature eight breweries: Kagiya Brewery from Kawasaki City; Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery and Yokohama Beer from Yokohama City; HAKUBA CRAFT and Nagano Minamikaze Beer from Nagano Prefecture; TWIN PEAKS MOUNTAIN BREWING and Tsukuba Brewery from Ibaraki Prefecture; and Horyuzan Beer from Kanagawa Prefecture. With breweries from Yokohama's Kanazawa Ward lined up in front of Kawasaki Station, the event offers a chance to sample the character of nearby areas all at once.
Highlights for Beer Fans
The announcement does not specify individual beer labels, but brewery-by-brewery participation is appealing because it tends to showcase the character of each place. The event is organized with meat dishes in mind, and kid-friendly menu items and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available, making it easy for both drinkers and non-drinkers to enjoy together. The venue is also easy to reach, just a 5-minute walk from Keikyu Kawasaki Station or a 2-minute walk from JR Kawasaki Station, and admission is free, so it's an easy stop whether you're grabbing a drink after work or comparing beers on the weekend.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA 10-day hamburger festival is coming to the area in front of Kawasaki Station, and you can really dig into craft beer too.
MugiWhat! So much going on right in front of the station? Free admission means it's totally the kind of thing you'd just swing by for!
Hop BroExactly. The venue is Kawasaki Ekimae Plaza, and it's only a 5-minute walk from Keikyu Kawasaki Station or 2 minutes from JR Kawasaki Station.
MugiSo close! It's basically going to pull you in on your way home. So which beers are coming? I saw 8 breweries participating!
Hop BroKagiya Brewery, Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery, Yokohama Beer, HAKUBA CRAFT, Nagano Minamikaze Beer, TWIN PEAKS MOUNTAIN BREWING, Tsukuba Brewery, and Horyuzan Beer are all gathering, so you can compare the character of each region.
MugiOhh! But if it's by brewery, you still don't know what each one tastes like? So the specific labels haven't been announced?
Hop BroThat's right. They haven't released the detailed labels, but at events like this, the yeast character and hop character of each place really come through. In other words, it's a battle of local character.
MugiYeast character sounds suddenly super pro! But I get it now, basically you can tell a beer's personality when you drink it!
Hop BroAnd because the event is designed with meat dishes in mind, the real appeal is being able to enjoy the great pairing of hamburgers and craft beer head-on.
MugiIf they have kid-friendly options and non-alcoholic drinks too, it's easy for everyone to go together! It sounds perfect for a drink after work or beer tasting on the weekend!
Hop BroThat's settled then. With a burger in hand in front of Kawasaki Station, we'll go around all 8 breweries, including Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery, and I'll be in the mood to go drink right now.
MugiYeah, yeah, that's totally the kind of event that makes your stomach growl! Let's go raise a toast in front of the station!
