Kotokoto Beer to Join Kusatsu Craft Beer Land on September 12–13
Kyoto-based Kotokoto Beer will take part in Kusatsu Craft Beer Land on September 12 and 13, 2026, at Kusatsu River Ruins Park de Ai Hiroba in Kusatsu, Shiga. Seven breweries from the Kansai region are scheduled to gather for a weekend of diverse craft beer and food.
Hop BroSeptember 12 and 13 are all about Kusatsu Craft Beerland at de Ai Hiroba in Kusatsu River Park. Kotokoto Beer from Kizugawa, Kyoto, will be there too!
MugiWhat? It’s a two-day-only event? Outdoor beer in early autumn already sounds like a perfect weekend!
Hop BroBoth days run from noon to 7 p.m., with seven breweries gathering—including Kotokoto Beer, Omi Bakushu, Hikone Bakushu, and HINO BREWING.
MugiNo way! That’s a tasting paradise. If I try them all, my taste buds might turn into a brewery map!
Hop BroKotokoto Beer is based in Yamashirocho, Kizugawa, and it also makes fruit-forward beers with ingredients like fig, strawberry, grape, and grapefruit.
MugiFig in beer too? In the world of fruit beer, is it just sweet like juice?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Fruit aroma and acidity can mingle with malt richness and hop bitterness—think layers of flavor rather than just sweetness.
MugiLayers! My palate is suddenly wearing a fancy outfit. That fig aroma might make me feel sophisticated!
Hop BroThere will be food at the concurrent Kusatsu Manpuku Park, plus an outdoor mini theater on the 12th and jazz on the 13th.
MugiBeer, food, movies, jazz—and even stag beetles for sale? So much is brewing! It sounds great for families too.
Hop BroThe real joy is comparing beers from Shiga, Kyoto, and Nara in an open park. Check the latest lineup and hunt down a fresh draft pour.
MugiYes! Let’s toast with a fruit beer from Kotokoto, then explore the others. Craft beer under autumn skies—I want one now!
Kotokoto Beer, a brewery based in Kizugawa, Kyoto, has announced its participation in Kusatsu Craft Beer Land, taking place on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Kusatsu River Ruins Park de Ai Hiroba.
The event will run from noon to 7 p.m. on both days. Alongside Kotokoto Beer, participating breweries are scheduled to include Omi Beer, Hikone Beer, Ishiyama Rock Brewery, HINO BREWING, Nagahama Roman Beer, and Golden Rabbit Beer. Brewers from Shiga, Kyoto, and Nara will come together, giving visitors a chance to compare different brewing styles and flavor profiles in one location.
The event will also feature the Kusatsu Manpuku Park food festival. Additional activities include an outdoor mini theater on September 12 and live jazz on September 13. Other attractions, including a rhinoceros beetle sale, are planned, making the event suitable for visitors looking to enjoy beer, food, and entertainment in an open-air setting.
Kotokoto Beer operates in the Yamashiro area of Kizugawa, Kyoto. Its online shop offers a varied lineup that includes fruit-forward beers featuring figs, strawberries, grapes, and grapefruit. The brewery’s participation offers beer lovers an opportunity to encounter its regional approach and ingredient-focused beers in a festival setting.
For anyone planning a relaxed autumn weekend, Kusatsu Craft Beer Land offers a chance to explore beers from several Kansai breweries while enjoying food and music in the park. Specific beer selections and serving details should be checked through the brewery or event organizer’s latest announcements.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSeptember 12 and 13 are all about Kusatsu Craft Beerland at de Ai Hiroba in Kusatsu River Park. Kotokoto Beer from Kizugawa, Kyoto, will be there too!
MugiWhat? It’s a two-day-only event? Outdoor beer in early autumn already sounds like a perfect weekend!
Hop BroBoth days run from noon to 7 p.m., with seven breweries gathering—including Kotokoto Beer, Omi Bakushu, Hikone Bakushu, and HINO BREWING.
MugiNo way! That’s a tasting paradise. If I try them all, my taste buds might turn into a brewery map!
Hop BroKotokoto Beer is based in Yamashirocho, Kizugawa, and it also makes fruit-forward beers with ingredients like fig, strawberry, grape, and grapefruit.
MugiFig in beer too? In the world of fruit beer, is it just sweet like juice?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. Fruit aroma and acidity can mingle with malt richness and hop bitterness—think layers of flavor rather than just sweetness.
MugiLayers! My palate is suddenly wearing a fancy outfit. That fig aroma might make me feel sophisticated!
Hop BroThere will be food at the concurrent Kusatsu Manpuku Park, plus an outdoor mini theater on the 12th and jazz on the 13th.
MugiBeer, food, movies, jazz—and even stag beetles for sale? So much is brewing! It sounds great for families too.
Hop BroThe real joy is comparing beers from Shiga, Kyoto, and Nara in an open park. Check the latest lineup and hunt down a fresh draft pour.
MugiYes! Let’s toast with a fruit beer from Kotokoto, then explore the others. Craft beer under autumn skies—I want one now!
