North Island Beer to Make First Appearance at Kyoto Takashimaya's "Spring Hokkaido Fair"
The craft brewery North Island Beer from Ebetsu, Hokkaido, will make its first appearance at the "Spring Hokkaido Fair" held at Kyoto Takashimaya. The event runs from March 25 to April 6. In addition to the brewery, visitors are also expected to be able to compare draft beers from Hokkaido breweries such as Taisetsuji Beer and Yotei Brewing.
Hop BroToday's featured news is about North Island Beer making its first appearance at Kyoto Takashimaya. It's the "Spring Hokkaido Fair" from March 25 to April 6.
MugiWhat! A Hokkaido brewery is going to Kyoto!? Just the idea of an Ebetsu run to Kyoto is already exciting!
Hop BroNorth Island Beer's Ebetsu Brewery has been brewing since 2003, and it's a highly regarded operation. One of its hallmarks is making use of Ebetsu-grown wheat and ingredients from Hokkaido.
MugiWow. So what specific beers and styles are coming? I'm curious about IPA or wheat beers!
Hop BroThat's the catch: as of the post, the specific labels haven't been announced yet. But the planned draft beer tasting from North Island, Taisetsuji Beer, and Yotei Brewing is pretty exciting.
MugiWhat do you mean! Since it's not a booth but an "exhibition," what's the difference problem has come up!
Hop BroGood question. This time it's not a staffed sales booth, and it clearly says company staff will not be present. So it's safer to check the latest information on sales and service arrangements.
MugiIt's a shame we can't chat beer with staff, but if it's a draft beer tasting paradise, maybe it'll be more like training!?
Hop BroThe venue is 52 Shinmachi, Kawaramachi Nishi-iru, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, and the hours are 10:00-20:00. It's a valuable event where you can experience Hokkaido culture outside Hokkaido.
Hop BroIf the lineup is revealed on the day, that actually makes it even more exciting. I'm already in full ready-for-a-drink mode.
MugiI know! I'm totally in craft-beer waiting mode too. Let's go get a Hokkaido pint in Kyoto!
North Island Beer (Ebetsu Brewery, Hokkaido) announced on Instagram that it will be featured at an event in Kyoto. According to the post, this will be its first appearance at Kyoto Takashimaya's "Spring Hokkaido Fair".
Event Overview
- Event name: Kyoto Takashimaya Spring Hokkaido Fair
- Dates: March 25, 2026 to April 6, 2026
- Hours: 10:00-20:00
- Venue address: 52 Shinmachi, Kawaramachi Nishi-iru, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
This notice refers to exhibiting products rather than setting up a booth, and the post says that draft beers from North Island Beer as well as Taisetsuji Beer and Yotei Brewing will be available for comparison. It also clearly states that company staff will not be present at the venue, so it would be wise to check the latest sales and service details before visiting.
On its official website, North Island Beer says it has been brewing craft beer in Ebetsu, Hokkaido since 2003. In addition to its regular lineup, the brewery actively releases limited and seasonal products, and has also worked on brewing that makes use of Ebetsu-grown wheat and ingredients from Hokkaido. This Kyoto rollout is likely to draw strong attention from beer fans as a chance to experience local Hokkaido brewing culture outside the prefecture.
More details can be found on the official Kyoto Takashimaya page linked in the post.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's featured news is about North Island Beer making its first appearance at Kyoto Takashimaya. It's the "Spring Hokkaido Fair" from March 25 to April 6.
MugiWhat! A Hokkaido brewery is going to Kyoto!? Just the idea of an Ebetsu run to Kyoto is already exciting!
Hop BroNorth Island Beer's Ebetsu Brewery has been brewing since 2003, and it's a highly regarded operation. One of its hallmarks is making use of Ebetsu-grown wheat and ingredients from Hokkaido.
MugiWow. So what specific beers and styles are coming? I'm curious about IPA or wheat beers!
Hop BroThat's the catch: as of the post, the specific labels haven't been announced yet. But the planned draft beer tasting from North Island, Taisetsuji Beer, and Yotei Brewing is pretty exciting.
MugiWhat do you mean! Since it's not a booth but an "exhibition," what's the difference problem has come up!
Hop BroGood question. This time it's not a staffed sales booth, and it clearly says company staff will not be present. So it's safer to check the latest information on sales and service arrangements.
MugiIt's a shame we can't chat beer with staff, but if it's a draft beer tasting paradise, maybe it'll be more like training!?
Hop BroThe venue is 52 Shinmachi, Kawaramachi Nishi-iru, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, and the hours are 10:00-20:00. It's a valuable event where you can experience Hokkaido culture outside Hokkaido.
Hop BroIf the lineup is revealed on the day, that actually makes it even more exciting. I'm already in full ready-for-a-drink mode.
MugiI know! I'm totally in craft-beer waiting mode too. Let's go get a Hokkaido pint in Kyoto!
