Baird Brewery Garden Shuzenji to Hold 12th Anniversary Festival on May 23 and 24
A 12th anniversary festival will be held at Baird Brewery Garden Shuzenji on May 23 and 24. The theme is "CRAFTMANSHIP - Back to the Origin and Toward the Future." In addition to 40 kinds of beer, there will be limited beers, workshops, brewery tours, and more.
Hop BroAt Baird Brewery Garden Shuzenji, they’re holding a 12th anniversary festival. It’ll run for two days, on May 23 and 24, 2026, with the theme "CRAFTMANSHIP - Back to the Origin and Toward the Future."
MugiWait, 40 kinds of beer is way too many, isn’t it!? At that point, my brain would get drunk first!
Hop BroThat’s very Baird, though. They’ll have the regulars and the seasonal specials, and they’re even bringing out the venue-exclusive Himonora Lager, so it’s the kind of event where you just can’t stop comparing beers.
MugiHimonora Lager? That means a dried-fish lager!? Wait, I was wondering what to do if a fish started swimming around!
Hop BroDon’t worry, the fish won’t be swimming. The name is playful, but lager is fermented slowly at low temperatures, so it tends to finish clean and easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! And the venue is on the banks of the Kano River in Izu City, Shizuoka, so even the scenery sounds delicious, right?
Hop BroExactly. Since it’s a farm-style brewery, not just the beer but the air of the land becomes part of the flavor too. This time, with the theme Back to the Origin and Toward the Future, the energy of craftsmanship really comes to the forefront.
MugiSo if it’s about craftsmanship, it’s not just about drinking!? I have a feeling I might even end up joining a workshop!
Hop BroThat’s right. There will be traditional craft workshops from Izu, craft vendors, a brewery tour, and even a ume plum harvest experience, so you can enjoy the whole day there.
MugiAnd with grilled ayu sweetfish and BBQ spare ribs and all that food that goes with beer, it’s just too strong! This is the level where I’d want to live in Shuzenji every weekend!
Hop BroThere’s even a free shuttle bus, so it’s easy to get there from Shuzenji Station. With a rock-paper-scissors tournament too, it really feels like an anniversary festival where you can drink, eat, and play. There’s no reason not to go.
Baird Brewery Garden Shuzenji is Baird Beer’s base in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. As a farm-style brewery on the banks of the Kano River, it is a place where you can enjoy both beer making and the atmosphere of the land.
This 12th anniversary festival will be held over two days, Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026. At the venue, events focused on craftsmanship will unfold in line with this year’s theme, "CRAFTMANSHIP - Back to the Origin and Toward the Future." Admission is free. Hours are 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the 23rd and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the 24th. A free shuttle bus will also run from Shuzenji Station.
Highlights
- 40 varieties of Baird Beer will be available
- Limited-edition beer "Himonora Lager" will be sold
- Traditional craft workshops from Izu and craft vendors will appear
- Brewery tour and ume plum harvest experience will be offered
- A rock-paper-scissors tournament with "Himonora" is also planned
The food selection is also substantial. The venue will bring together menus that pair well with beer, including casual French dishes, Italian prepared foods, grilled ayu sweetfish, and BBQ spare ribs. With a diverse lineup that includes first-time vendors, there is plenty to enjoy beyond drinking alone.
Baird Beer is a brewery known for expressing distinct character through both its core and seasonal limited beers. The anniversary festival held in the natural setting of Shuzenji is also an opportunity to experience that brewing philosophy firsthand. If you are heading toward Izu for the weekend, this is an event worth noting for the chance to enjoy beer, food, and craft all at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Baird Brewery Garden Shuzenji, they’re holding a 12th anniversary festival. It’ll run for two days, on May 23 and 24, 2026, with the theme "CRAFTMANSHIP - Back to the Origin and Toward the Future."
MugiWait, 40 kinds of beer is way too many, isn’t it!? At that point, my brain would get drunk first!
Hop BroThat’s very Baird, though. They’ll have the regulars and the seasonal specials, and they’re even bringing out the venue-exclusive Himonora Lager, so it’s the kind of event where you just can’t stop comparing beers.
MugiHimonora Lager? That means a dried-fish lager!? Wait, I was wondering what to do if a fish started swimming around!
Hop BroDon’t worry, the fish won’t be swimming. The name is playful, but lager is fermented slowly at low temperatures, so it tends to finish clean and easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! And the venue is on the banks of the Kano River in Izu City, Shizuoka, so even the scenery sounds delicious, right?
Hop BroExactly. Since it’s a farm-style brewery, not just the beer but the air of the land becomes part of the flavor too. This time, with the theme Back to the Origin and Toward the Future, the energy of craftsmanship really comes to the forefront.
MugiSo if it’s about craftsmanship, it’s not just about drinking!? I have a feeling I might even end up joining a workshop!
Hop BroThat’s right. There will be traditional craft workshops from Izu, craft vendors, a brewery tour, and even a ume plum harvest experience, so you can enjoy the whole day there.
MugiAnd with grilled ayu sweetfish and BBQ spare ribs and all that food that goes with beer, it’s just too strong! This is the level where I’d want to live in Shuzenji every weekend!
Hop BroThere’s even a free shuttle bus, so it’s easy to get there from Shuzenji Station. With a rock-paper-scissors tournament too, it really feels like an anniversary festival where you can drink, eat, and play. There’s no reason not to go.
