Mogura Beer Camp Brings Underground-Aged Craft Beer to Doai Station
Mogura Beer Camp will take place at Doai Station in Minakami, Gunma, offering craft beer aged in the station’s underground platform. The event combines local beer, mountain scenery, and the distinctive atmosphere of Japan’s famous “mole station.”
Hop BroThe Mogura Beer Camp is happening at Doai Station in Minakami, Gunma! Mountains, a station, and craft beer all in one wonderfully tempting event.
MugiWhat, a beer camp at a station!? What is Doai Station like? Do we just toast while waiting for the train?
Hop BroIts downhill platform is deep underground, reached by an incredible 486-step staircase. That is why it is called Japan’s greatest “mole station.” Your legs get hoppy before the beer does.
Mugi486 steps!? That is an expedition, not a station! But how does an underground platform connect to beer?
Hop BroThe star is Katashina Brewing’s underground-aged craft beer. It rests in the relatively stable temperatures of the underground platform, creating a different character.
MugiLike aged wine! But what actually changes when beer gets aged?
Hop BroAging means letting finished beer rest so its flavors settle together. It can develop roundness and depth, with fewer sharp edges.
MugiWow, beer needs a vacation too! It may be resting somewhere quieter and nicer than I am.
Hop BroThe venue is the special DOAIVILLAGE space beside the station. You can enjoy the nature below Mount Tanigawa, music, and even Mogura Café in the former station office.
MugiA retro station, peaceful mountains, and an underground-aged beer tasting... that is not an autumn outing, it is an adult adventure!
Hop BroKatashina Brewing makes beers inspired by local ingredients and varied styles, so it is perfect for savoring a taste of place.
MugiAll right, I will forget about those 486 steps for now! I want to raise a glass born underground out in nature!
Katashina Brewing, operated by Blumen LLC, has shared information about Mogura Beer Camp, a craft beer event taking place around Doai Station on October 3, 2026. The source post shows the venue under clear skies, highlighting the appeal of enjoying local beer amid the mountain landscape at the foot of Mount Tanigawa.
The event will be held at DOAIVILLAGE, next to JR Joetsu Line’s Doai Station. Normally centered around overnight guests, the venue will open to beer fans for this special occasion. Doai Station is known as Japan’s “mole station” because its outbound platform lies deep underground, reached by descending 486 steps from the station building.
The main attraction is craft beer stored and aged in the underground platform. Its relatively stable underground environment is used to allow the beer to rest before serving, creating an opportunity to explore how aging can affect body, roundness, and depth. Tasting the beers while learning about the underground storage process is expected to be a highlight for craft beer enthusiasts.
Visitors can also enjoy the natural surroundings and local atmosphere. The station building is home to Café Mogura, a retro café adapted from the former station office, adding another layer to the experience with its railway heritage and quiet mountain setting.
Based in Katashina Village, Katashina Brewing produces beers inspired by local ingredients and a range of brewing styles. Mogura Beer Camp offers a distinctive way to encounter Gunma craft beer—through the connection between mountains, railways, and underground maturation.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Mogura Beer Camp is happening at Doai Station in Minakami, Gunma! Mountains, a station, and craft beer all in one wonderfully tempting event.
MugiWhat, a beer camp at a station!? What is Doai Station like? Do we just toast while waiting for the train?
Hop BroIts downhill platform is deep underground, reached by an incredible 486-step staircase. That is why it is called Japan’s greatest “mole station.” Your legs get hoppy before the beer does.
Mugi486 steps!? That is an expedition, not a station! But how does an underground platform connect to beer?
Hop BroThe star is Katashina Brewing’s underground-aged craft beer. It rests in the relatively stable temperatures of the underground platform, creating a different character.
MugiLike aged wine! But what actually changes when beer gets aged?
Hop BroAging means letting finished beer rest so its flavors settle together. It can develop roundness and depth, with fewer sharp edges.
MugiWow, beer needs a vacation too! It may be resting somewhere quieter and nicer than I am.
Hop BroThe venue is the special DOAIVILLAGE space beside the station. You can enjoy the nature below Mount Tanigawa, music, and even Mogura Café in the former station office.
MugiA retro station, peaceful mountains, and an underground-aged beer tasting... that is not an autumn outing, it is an adult adventure!
Hop BroKatashina Brewing makes beers inspired by local ingredients and varied styles, so it is perfect for savoring a taste of place.
MugiAll right, I will forget about those 486 steps for now! I want to raise a glass born underground out in nature!
