Riot Beer to Join Gifu Oktoberfest 2026 from October 2
Riot Beer has announced its participation in Gifu Oktoberfest 2026, held at the north square of JR Gifu Station from October 2. The festival will bring together 28 Japanese craft breweries and 14 food vendors, offering beer fans a chance to explore a broad domestic lineup.
Hop BroGifu’s autumn is going to be lively! Gifu Oktoberfest 2026 will feature RIOTBEER.
MugiWhat! A beer festival right by the station? JR Gifu Station’s north plaza sounds hard to get lost in!
Hop BroIt runs October 2–6 and again October 8–12. RIOTBEER is scheduled for the first week only.
MugiWait, where did the 7th go? Is it a mandatory liver-rest day?
Hop BroSadly, it’s simply a festival break. Still, 28 breweries will gather from around Japan, so we need a tasting strategy.
MugiTwenty-eight? If I taste them all, I’ll become a living beer encyclopedia!
Hop BroTo compare each brewery’s character, notice malt sweetness, hop aroma, and yeast-driven flavors—proper beer tasting.
MugiWhat is that sudden expert face? What is beer tasting exactly?
Hop BroNothing intimidating: enjoy the color, aroma, first sip, and finish in order. Specific beers and styles are unannounced, so check the official Instagram before choosing targets.
MugiThere will be 14 food vendors too—I want meat with my beer! It sounds like something Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi in Hatagaya, Tokyo, would be chatting about.
Hop BroHours are 2–8 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Let’s find the ultimate food pairing in the autumn station plaza.
MugiDone! We’ll catch RIOTBEER in week one and start practicing our cheers right now!
28 craft breweries at JR Gifu Station
Riot Beer, also known as RIOTBEER, has announced that it will pour at Gifu Oktoberfest 2026. The event will run from Friday, October 2 through Tuesday, October 6, and again from Thursday, October 8 through Monday, October 12. Wednesday, October 7, will be a day off.
The venue is the north square of JR Gifu Station. According to the announcement, 28 Japanese craft breweries and 14 food vendors will gather in the station area, creating a compact destination for beer and food lovers. Riot Beer is scheduled to appear during the first session, from October 2 to 6.
A chance to compare Japanese craft beer
The source post does not specify individual beer names or styles. It does, however, confirm that beers from 28 domestic breweries will be available, making the festival an opportunity to compare different brewery profiles while pairing beer with food from the participating vendors. Further details on the tap list are expected through the official Gifu Oktoberfest 2026 Instagram account.
Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi is a beer pub in Hatagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo. Its casual stand-style setting combines grilled meat dishes with beer, making it a natural place for craft beer fans to exchange event information and discuss their favorite pours. Guests planning a visit to Gifu can use the Riot Beer dates as a starting point for their festival itinerary.
The festival is open from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. For the latest brewery, food, and stage information, visitors should check the official event Instagram account.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGifu’s autumn is going to be lively! Gifu Oktoberfest 2026 will feature RIOTBEER.
MugiWhat! A beer festival right by the station? JR Gifu Station’s north plaza sounds hard to get lost in!
Hop BroIt runs October 2–6 and again October 8–12. RIOTBEER is scheduled for the first week only.
MugiWait, where did the 7th go? Is it a mandatory liver-rest day?
Hop BroSadly, it’s simply a festival break. Still, 28 breweries will gather from around Japan, so we need a tasting strategy.
MugiTwenty-eight? If I taste them all, I’ll become a living beer encyclopedia!
Hop BroTo compare each brewery’s character, notice malt sweetness, hop aroma, and yeast-driven flavors—proper beer tasting.
MugiWhat is that sudden expert face? What is beer tasting exactly?
Hop BroNothing intimidating: enjoy the color, aroma, first sip, and finish in order. Specific beers and styles are unannounced, so check the official Instagram before choosing targets.
MugiThere will be 14 food vendors too—I want meat with my beer! It sounds like something Yakiniku Stand Niku to Mugi in Hatagaya, Tokyo, would be chatting about.
Hop BroHours are 2–8 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Let’s find the ultimate food pairing in the autumn station plaza.
MugiDone! We’ll catch RIOTBEER in week one and start practicing our cheers right now!
