Takatsugawa River Beer Releases April Schedule for Takakado Operations; GW Appreciation Festival First Half on 4/25-26
Takatsugawa River Beer has announced the April 2026 business schedule for its directly operated location, Craft Sakaba Takakado, in Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture. April includes temporary closures and shortened hours, and the first half of the GW Appreciation Festival will be held on April 25 and 26. The company also shared a preview of events planned for May.
Hop BroTakatsugawa River Beer has published its April operating schedule. Its base is Takatsu Brewery in Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture, and I like how it is carefully laying out its spring plans from the directly operated Craft Sakaba Takakado.
MugiWhoa, Craft Sakaba Takakado sounds strong just from the name! I thought "Takakado" might be about angles, but it is actually a beer base.
Hop BroExactly. Because it is a directly operated base, they can do not just sales but also standing drinking and events. As a brewery that makes use of local products, it is thoughtful that they clearly post their monthly operating schedule.
MugiI see! But standing drinking and shortened hours can be a little nerve-racking when you see them for the first time. You start wondering whether there is no seating, or whether it might already be closed if you go at night!
Hop BroThat is why checking ahead matters. In April, there is no evening service on 4/18, 4/19 is shortened to 10:00-15:00, and 4/4 and 4/5 are closed all day for temporary closures, so it is safer to look at the schedule before going.
MugiWow, you really have to check it carefully! But that makes me even more curious about the first half of the GW Appreciation Festival. April 25 and 26 sound like, "Come ready to drink," don't they?
Hop BroExactly. There will be three kinds of draft beer with all-you-can-drink service for 1,500 yen per hour, and it runs from 10:00 to 17:00. On top of that, the new product made with carrots from Masuda, Carrot Weizen, will debut, so they are really going for it.
MugiWait, carrots!? Carrot Weizen sounds fun just from the name, but what happens to beer when you put vegetables in it? Does it get super sweet? Or does it taste like a salad?
Hop BroWeizen is a soft wheat beer, and the idea is that it layers in the gentle sweetness and color of carrots. It is not flashy, but you can honestly feel the local ingredients, and that is what makes Takatsugawa River Beer feel like itself.
MugiI get it, so that is what you mean by a beer with local character! And the second half is also on May 2-5, right? At this point I just need to keep my schedule clear and wait hungry!
Hop BroExactly. It is packed with spring-to-early-summer fun. May 1, 6, 8, and 10 are days off or temporary closures, so if you are aiming for a visit, checking the dates is a must. All right, Mugi and I should start with a beer at Takakado.
MugiI’m in! If we toast at Takakado, I want to start with Carrot Weizen! Just reading the article has already taught my throat to want beer!
Takatsugawa River Beer is a brewery that continues to make craft beer based at Takatsu Brewery in the Takatsu district of Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture, using local products. At its directly operated "Craft Sakaba Takakado," it sells beer, offers standing drinking, and holds events, and it carefully shares its monthly operating schedule.
April Schedule
- Saturday, April 4: Closed all day for a temporary closure
- Sunday, April 5: Closed all day for a temporary closure
- Saturday, April 18: 10:00-17:00 (no evening service)
- Sunday, April 19: 10:00-15:00 (shortened hours)
Because the schedule may change during the month, it is reassuring to confirm the opening days and hours before visiting. Takatsugawa River Beer also says it accepts reservations for seating and private bookings, making the venue easy to use not only for casual drop-ins but also as a place to gather.
The first half of the GW Appreciation Festival is on April 25 and 26
On Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, the "GW Appreciation Festival!" first half will be held from 10:00 to 17:00. In addition to all-you-can-drink service for three kinds of draft beer at 1,500 yen per hour, a new product, "Carrot Weizen," made with carrots from Masuda, will also debut. Seat reservations are accepted via Instagram DM or by phone.
The announcement also says the second half of the GW Appreciation Festival is scheduled for May 2, 3, 4, and 5. May 1, 6, 8, and 10 are listed as regular or temporary closing days, while May 7 and 9 are scheduled to open, presenting a clear schedule from spring into early summer. It is a noteworthy lineup for enjoying a regionally distinctive beer in the style of Takatsugawa River Beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTakatsugawa River Beer has published its April operating schedule. Its base is Takatsu Brewery in Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture, and I like how it is carefully laying out its spring plans from the directly operated Craft Sakaba Takakado.
MugiWhoa, Craft Sakaba Takakado sounds strong just from the name! I thought "Takakado" might be about angles, but it is actually a beer base.
Hop BroExactly. Because it is a directly operated base, they can do not just sales but also standing drinking and events. As a brewery that makes use of local products, it is thoughtful that they clearly post their monthly operating schedule.
MugiI see! But standing drinking and shortened hours can be a little nerve-racking when you see them for the first time. You start wondering whether there is no seating, or whether it might already be closed if you go at night!
Hop BroThat is why checking ahead matters. In April, there is no evening service on 4/18, 4/19 is shortened to 10:00-15:00, and 4/4 and 4/5 are closed all day for temporary closures, so it is safer to look at the schedule before going.
MugiWow, you really have to check it carefully! But that makes me even more curious about the first half of the GW Appreciation Festival. April 25 and 26 sound like, "Come ready to drink," don't they?
Hop BroExactly. There will be three kinds of draft beer with all-you-can-drink service for 1,500 yen per hour, and it runs from 10:00 to 17:00. On top of that, the new product made with carrots from Masuda, Carrot Weizen, will debut, so they are really going for it.
MugiWait, carrots!? Carrot Weizen sounds fun just from the name, but what happens to beer when you put vegetables in it? Does it get super sweet? Or does it taste like a salad?
Hop BroWeizen is a soft wheat beer, and the idea is that it layers in the gentle sweetness and color of carrots. It is not flashy, but you can honestly feel the local ingredients, and that is what makes Takatsugawa River Beer feel like itself.
MugiI get it, so that is what you mean by a beer with local character! And the second half is also on May 2-5, right? At this point I just need to keep my schedule clear and wait hungry!
Hop BroExactly. It is packed with spring-to-early-summer fun. May 1, 6, 8, and 10 are days off or temporary closures, so if you are aiming for a visit, checking the dates is a must. All right, Mugi and I should start with a beer at Takakado.
MugiI’m in! If we toast at Takakado, I want to start with Carrot Weizen! Just reading the article has already taught my throat to want beer!
