Craft beer gathering at Onomichi Higashi Park

The fifth Higashionomichi BEER FESTA 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, at Onomichi Higashi Park in Takasu, Onomichi, Hiroshima. Opening hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the first day and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the second. Food and drinks are sold separately, and the venue is about a 12-minute walk from JR Higashi-Onomichi Station.

Breweries from Onomichi as well as Ehime and Kagawa are expected to participate. Alongside craft beer, the festival will offer food designed to pair with the drinks. Organizers describe it as an event for a broad audience, from children to adults, with the open-air park setting adding to its relaxed character.

A local brewery representing Onomichi

Based in Onomichi, Onomichi Azumi Brewery produces craft beer rooted in its local community. Its participation gives visitors an opportunity to discover the brewery’s beers while enjoying a wider selection from across the Setouchi region.

For beer fans, the festival offers a chance to compare beers from different breweries in one location while enjoying seasonal food and the atmosphere of Onomichi. Details such as the exact beer lineup and food vendors should be checked through official announcements from the organizers and participating breweries.