Minamiota’s first beer fest brings three Keikyu-area breweries to the station plaza
Minamiota Beer Festival will debut on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Hitoiki Space DONDON, right outside Keikyu Minamiota Station. Roto Brewery, Minamiyokohama Beer Laboratory, and Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery are set to participate alongside local food vendors. Admission is free and no reservation is required.
Hop BroMinami-Ota is getting lively on July 19. The Minami-Ota Beer Festival is debuting right in front of the station at Hitoiki Space DONDON, running from 11:00 to 20:00 with free entry and no reservation.
MugiWait, seriously? A zero-minute walk from the ticket gate and I can drink immediately? That is dangerously convenient!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong: Roto Brewery, Minami-Yokohama Beer Lab, and Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery, basically three Keikyu breweries in one spot. That's a solid tasting route.
MugiOoh, Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery LaFusion nana sounds interesting. When I read beer for food, my stomach starts making decisions before I do.
Hop BroThat's the hook. LaFusion nana is run by a former French chef, so the beers are built with food pairing in mind, not just standalone drinking.
MugiHold on, what is pairing? You suddenly sound like a judge on a cooking show.
Hop BroIt just means matching food and beer well. An IPA like YokohamaSeasideIPA can cut through hot dogs or fried food with hop aroma, while a lighter ale like Harukaze Ale stays gentle with a meal.
MugiThat sounds way fancier than I was prepared for! And Minami-Yokohama Beer Lab has Kamban Pale Ale, Double IPA, and even Melon Sugiru Ale? That range is absurd.
Hop BroExactly. From Roto Brewery's strawberry-milk style fruitiness to easy-drinking pale ale and the punch of double IPA, the fun of comparison is built right into this lineup.
MugiAnd then they add karaage, fried takoyaki, cheese balls, and taco-style pita sandwiches? That's beer-friendly food attacking me from every angle.
Hop BroPlus there are artificial turf and tent areas, so you can sit instead of just standing around. With this easy station-front setup, I'm already deciding my first pour.
MugiSame. On July 19, I want to spend the whole day in Minami-Ota, staring at the taps and panicking over my first glass.
First edition at Minamiota Station
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the station forecourt at Hitoiki Space DONDON will host the first-ever Minamiota Beer Festival. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with free admission and no reservation needed. Because the venue is right next to the station, it is easy to drop in before dinner or as part of a weekend beer crawl.
Breweries on site
Three breweries will pour craft beer at the event: Roto Brewery from Kami-Ooka, Minamiyokohama Beer Laboratory from Kanazawa-Bunko, and Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery from Nōkendai. Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery’s LaFusion Nasa is known for beer designed to pair with food, making it a natural fit for an event that combines beer and local dishes.
What kind of beer to expect
Representative beers seen in each brewery’s releases include Roto Brewery’s "Ichigo Milk", Minamiyokohama Beer Laboratory’s "Signboard Pale Ale", "Double IPA", and "Melon Sugiru Ale", as well as Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery’s "Harukaze Ale" and "YokohamaSeasideIPA". The lineup suggests a range from easy-drinking fruit beer to hop-forward IPAs and more expressive seasonal brews.
Food and atmosphere
Food vendors include Yokohama Kimijimaya, Wakayama Shoten, Sims Kitchen, Kororin-tei, and Kassel Cafe. Expect karaage, fried takoyaki, cheese balls, taco-style pita sandwiches, German bread, and hot dogs, all of which should pair well with beer. The venue also features an artificial-turf area and a tented seating area, so visitors can either stroll around or sit down and take their time. It is a compact, local-style event that brings together neighborhood breweries and food in a station-front setting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMinami-Ota is getting lively on July 19. The Minami-Ota Beer Festival is debuting right in front of the station at Hitoiki Space DONDON, running from 11:00 to 20:00 with free entry and no reservation.
MugiWait, seriously? A zero-minute walk from the ticket gate and I can drink immediately? That is dangerously convenient!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong: Roto Brewery, Minami-Yokohama Beer Lab, and Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery, basically three Keikyu breweries in one spot. That's a solid tasting route.
MugiOoh, Yokohama Kanazawa Brewery LaFusion nana sounds interesting. When I read beer for food, my stomach starts making decisions before I do.
Hop BroThat's the hook. LaFusion nana is run by a former French chef, so the beers are built with food pairing in mind, not just standalone drinking.
MugiHold on, what is pairing? You suddenly sound like a judge on a cooking show.
Hop BroIt just means matching food and beer well. An IPA like YokohamaSeasideIPA can cut through hot dogs or fried food with hop aroma, while a lighter ale like Harukaze Ale stays gentle with a meal.
MugiThat sounds way fancier than I was prepared for! And Minami-Yokohama Beer Lab has Kamban Pale Ale, Double IPA, and even Melon Sugiru Ale? That range is absurd.
Hop BroExactly. From Roto Brewery's strawberry-milk style fruitiness to easy-drinking pale ale and the punch of double IPA, the fun of comparison is built right into this lineup.
MugiAnd then they add karaage, fried takoyaki, cheese balls, and taco-style pita sandwiches? That's beer-friendly food attacking me from every angle.
Hop BroPlus there are artificial turf and tent areas, so you can sit instead of just standing around. With this easy station-front setup, I'm already deciding my first pour.
MugiSame. On July 19, I want to spend the whole day in Minami-Ota, staring at the taps and panicking over my first glass.
