Chiitoko Shouten Opens in Shimosuwa with Tamura Honten’s Fresh Hop IPA
Chiitoko Shouten, a beer pub combining dagashi snacks, craft beer, and coffee in Shimosuwa, Nagano, opens on October 13, 2026. Its opening tap features Tamura Honten’s Fresh Hop IPA.
Hop BroA great new stop is opening in Shimosuwa: Chiitoko Shoten opens, pouring Tamamura Honten’s Fresh Hop IPA.
MugiWhat? Candy, beer, and coffee? That is wildly versatile! And there’s an IPA on opening day?
Hop BroYep—opening at 10 a.m. on October 13, 2026, and serving until 10 p.m. The star is Tamamura Honten’s IPA.
MugiWhat makes it “Fresh Hop” IPA? It already has such a fresh-sounding name!
Hop BroIt uses hops soon after harvest rather than dried ones, bringing out vivid green aromas—think fresh leaves and herbs.
MugiSo hops have a harvest season too! I thought you rehydrated them like seaweed… Hops are not seaweed!
Hop BroDefinitely not! It uses fresh hops from Nagano, comes in at 6% ABV, and appears as a bright hazy gold in the glass.
MugiIs haze a mistake, though? Tell me the secret behind hazy beer!
Hop BroNot necessarily. Yeast and hop compounds can remain in suspension, sometimes creating a fuller texture as well.
MugiFresh leafy aroma plus IPA bitterness sounds like it could be surprisingly good with snacks!
Hop BroExactly. Stroll around Shimosuwa, have seasonal beer with dagashi, then take a coffee break—it’s an all-day kind of place.
MugiI want that opening-day glass already! We’ll check the latest details first, then cheers to fresh hops!
Fresh Hop IPA on the opening tap
Dagashi to Beer to Coffee no Omise Chiitoko Shouten, a beer pub in the Mida-machi area of Shimosuwa, Nagano, is scheduled to open at 10:00 on October 13, 2026, with service continuing until 22:00.
The beer highlighted for the opening is Fresh Hop IPA from Tamura Honten Co., Ltd. The label identifies it as a beer made with fresh hops from Nagano Prefecture and lists an alcohol content of 6%. Fresh-hop brewing brings a greener, more seasonal character to the IPA, emphasizing the aroma of newly harvested hops alongside a firm hop bitterness.
In the photo, the beer pours a bright, hazy gold. Its fresh hop profile should make it a fitting choice for drinkers interested in the agricultural character of Nagano beer and the limited seasonal window of fresh-hop releases.
Chiitoko Shouten has a distinctive concept, bringing together Japanese dagashi sweets, beer, and coffee in one relaxed space. Visitors can focus on the beer, pair a glass with nostalgic snacks, or take a coffee break while exploring Shimosuwa. The pub’s opening day offers a chance to enjoy a fresh-hop IPA in a casual local setting.
Please check the venue’s latest announcements before visiting, as tap availability and opening hours may change.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA great new stop is opening in Shimosuwa: Chiitoko Shoten opens, pouring Tamamura Honten’s Fresh Hop IPA.
MugiWhat? Candy, beer, and coffee? That is wildly versatile! And there’s an IPA on opening day?
Hop BroYep—opening at 10 a.m. on October 13, 2026, and serving until 10 p.m. The star is Tamamura Honten’s IPA.
MugiWhat makes it “Fresh Hop” IPA? It already has such a fresh-sounding name!
Hop BroIt uses hops soon after harvest rather than dried ones, bringing out vivid green aromas—think fresh leaves and herbs.
MugiSo hops have a harvest season too! I thought you rehydrated them like seaweed… Hops are not seaweed!
Hop BroDefinitely not! It uses fresh hops from Nagano, comes in at 6% ABV, and appears as a bright hazy gold in the glass.
MugiIs haze a mistake, though? Tell me the secret behind hazy beer!
Hop BroNot necessarily. Yeast and hop compounds can remain in suspension, sometimes creating a fuller texture as well.
MugiFresh leafy aroma plus IPA bitterness sounds like it could be surprisingly good with snacks!
Hop BroExactly. Stroll around Shimosuwa, have seasonal beer with dagashi, then take a coffee break—it’s an all-day kind of place.
MugiI want that opening-day glass already! We’ll check the latest details first, then cheers to fresh hops!
