Butterfly Brewery Holds Craft Beer Sales Event at JR Nagoya Takashimaya
Butterfly Brewery, a craft brewery based in Kasugai, Aichi, is holding a craft beer sales event at the Japanese liquor section on the second basement floor of JR Nagoya Takashimaya. Visitors can discover the brewery’s music-inspired beers in central Nagoya.
Hop BroIf you are stopping by Nagoya Station, do not miss the Butterfly Brewery pop-up at the JR Nagoya Takashimaya sake section on B2.
MugiWhat! Craft beer in a department-store sake section? Being directly connected to Nagoya Station makes it an easy stop before the Shinkansen!
Hop BroExactly. The beers come from Butterfly Brewery in Kasugai, Aichi. It was the city’s first craft-beer workshop and began retail sales in 2021.
MugiNice! But how do I choose? I heard they have music-inspired beer names, and now my ears are thirsty too!
Hop BroTheir lineup evokes instruments such as flute, piano, marimba, koto, and djembe—beers named after instruments. The idea is to compare rich aromas and fruity flavors to musical tones.
MugiEven djembe?! Is this a beer event or a concert? Does fruity flavor mean it will taste sweet like fruit juice?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. “Fruity” can describe aromas created by hops or yeast, so a beer can be brightly aromatic without fruit juice.
MugiNo fruit, but fruit-like aroma? My nose is about to join the party!
Hop BroThe sake section doubled in size after its November 2025 expansion. Alongside sake and shochu, you can find a locally brewed Kasugai beer.
MugiPerfect for a souvenir! Since stock and selections may change, we should check official updates first before going.
Hop BroThe brewery also offers growler fills and its own original growlers, in addition to bottles. If you find a favorite, enjoy the take-home beer experience too.
MugiPick a musical beer at Nagoya Station, then toast at home—now Hop Bro and I want a beer immediately!
Butterfly Brewery, based in Kasugai, Aichi, is holding a craft beer sales event at the Japanese liquor section on the second basement floor of JR Nagoya Takashimaya. According to the brewery’s announcement, Butterfly Brewery beers are available for purchase at the venue.
The Japanese liquor section was expanded as part of the department store’s food-floor renovation and reopened on November 24, 2025, with approximately twice its previous floor space. Alongside sake and shochu, the section offers an opportunity to encounter craft beer from Kasugai, a city in Aichi Prefecture.
Butterfly Brewery began retail sales in 2021 as Kasugai’s first craft beer brewery and introduced brewing equipment in 2022, beginning its own brewing operation. The brewery describes the aromas and fruity flavors of its beers through the language of music, offering beers named after instruments and musical imagery, including flute, piano, marimba, Japanese koto, and djembe.
The brewery sells bottled beer at its brewery shop and online store, and also offers beer by the growler. Its original growlers are designed for customers who want to take freshly filled beer home. The brewery itself is located in Odetatori, Kasugai, and is generally open from Tuesday through Saturday.
For beer lovers visiting Nagoya Station, the event provides a convenient chance to explore Butterfly Brewery’s lineup in a department-store setting. Opening hours, stock, and available products may change, so visitors should check the latest information from JR Nagoya Takashimaya or Butterfly Brewery before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIf you are stopping by Nagoya Station, do not miss the Butterfly Brewery pop-up at the JR Nagoya Takashimaya sake section on B2.
MugiWhat! Craft beer in a department-store sake section? Being directly connected to Nagoya Station makes it an easy stop before the Shinkansen!
Hop BroExactly. The beers come from Butterfly Brewery in Kasugai, Aichi. It was the city’s first craft-beer workshop and began retail sales in 2021.
MugiNice! But how do I choose? I heard they have music-inspired beer names, and now my ears are thirsty too!
Hop BroTheir lineup evokes instruments such as flute, piano, marimba, koto, and djembe—beers named after instruments. The idea is to compare rich aromas and fruity flavors to musical tones.
MugiEven djembe?! Is this a beer event or a concert? Does fruity flavor mean it will taste sweet like fruit juice?
Hop BroThat is the fun part. “Fruity” can describe aromas created by hops or yeast, so a beer can be brightly aromatic without fruit juice.
MugiNo fruit, but fruit-like aroma? My nose is about to join the party!
Hop BroThe sake section doubled in size after its November 2025 expansion. Alongside sake and shochu, you can find a locally brewed Kasugai beer.
MugiPerfect for a souvenir! Since stock and selections may change, we should check official updates first before going.
Hop BroThe brewery also offers growler fills and its own original growlers, in addition to bottles. If you find a favorite, enjoy the take-home beer experience too.
MugiPick a musical beer at Nagoya Station, then toast at home—now Hop Bro and I want a beer immediately!
