Gangi Brewing to Host a Parking Lot Beer Garden on May 2 and 3
Gangi Brewing in Joetsu, Niigata, will hold its first event of 2026, "Beer Garden in the Parking Lot," on May 2 and 3. Admission is free and no reservation is required. It will be a two-day event where visitors can enjoy food vendors alongside craft beer.
Hop BroOn the Golden Week holidays, May 2 and 3, Gangi Brewing in Joetsu City is holding a Beer Garden in the Parking Lot. The fact that it's their first event of 2026 is pretty exciting, too.
MugiWait, the parking lot is the venue!? Free admission and no reservation required means you can just drop by, right!
Hop BroExactly. It's at 16-4 Yamato 2-chome, Joetsu City, about a 10-minute walk from the East Exit of Joetsu-Myoko Station. It's in a great location near the station, so it's easy to get to by train.
MugiWow! But when you hear "beer garden," does that mean it's just about the beer? If there are food vendors too, then I guess I should arrive hungry!
Hop BroThat's the best part. On May 2, there'll be jerk chicken, tacos, Japanese-style snacks, spice dishes, and even sweets. It's fully loaded from day one.
MugiWhat a paradise! May 3 sounds great too, and if Thai food is on the lineup, I don't think there'll be enough beer no matter how many cups I have!
Hop BroWhat's fun about the 3rd is that they also have crepes and even handmade knit hats. Plus, the announcement is asking people to bring a reusable cup, and if you don't have one, you can buy one on the day.
MugiNice, they're on top of it! But what about people driving there? Street parking is a no-go, right?
Hop BroThat's right. Use nearby paid parking lots, and absolutely no drunk driving. Bringing food or drinks from outside the venue is generally not allowed, so following the rules and toasting properly is important.
MugiAll right, I'm in for both days! Let's enjoy Gangi Brewing's beer and food to the fullest at this early-summer beer garden!
In Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, Gangi Brewing will hold the event "Beer Garden in the Parking Lot" in the store parking lot during Golden Week on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3. The venue is 16-4 Yamato 2-chome, Joetsu City, and admission is free, with no reservation required. It is being announced as the brewery's first event of 2026.
The brewery was founded in August 2023 and is a craft beer brewery located about a 10-minute walk from the East Exit of Joetsu-Myoko Station. In addition to its easy access from the station, it also has parking, so the event should be easy for not only local customers but also visitors from nearby areas to stop by.
At this event, several food and retail vendors will appear alongside the beer. On May 2:
- Butchers Jerk grill: jerk chicken
- SADATACO: tacos, dorilocos
- Seizansho: Japanese-style snacks
- Nakago Cumin: spice dishes
- &Sweets: sweets
- Crazy Chippa Company: goods sales
On May 3:
- Butchers Jerk grill: jerk chicken
- SADATACO: tacos, dorilocos
- Seizansho: Japanese-style snacks
- Hello MAIDO: crepes
- Kamurana Shokudo: Thai food
- Knitter.Bka4: sale of handmade knit hats
are planned. These are only examples, and the actual offerings on the day may change.
Both days run from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The announcement asks visitors to bring a reusable cup, and says cups can also be purchased on the day if you don't have one. If coming by car, visitors are asked to avoid parking on the street or at nearby businesses, and to use nearby paid parking lots. Bringing food or drink from outside the venue is generally not allowed, smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas, and drunk driving is strictly prohibited.
In the early summer season, the event is set up to let visitors enjoy the brewery's beer together with local food, making it Gangi Brewing's first event of the season and one to watch.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn the Golden Week holidays, May 2 and 3, Gangi Brewing in Joetsu City is holding a Beer Garden in the Parking Lot. The fact that it's their first event of 2026 is pretty exciting, too.
MugiWait, the parking lot is the venue!? Free admission and no reservation required means you can just drop by, right!
Hop BroExactly. It's at 16-4 Yamato 2-chome, Joetsu City, about a 10-minute walk from the East Exit of Joetsu-Myoko Station. It's in a great location near the station, so it's easy to get to by train.
MugiWow! But when you hear "beer garden," does that mean it's just about the beer? If there are food vendors too, then I guess I should arrive hungry!
Hop BroThat's the best part. On May 2, there'll be jerk chicken, tacos, Japanese-style snacks, spice dishes, and even sweets. It's fully loaded from day one.
MugiWhat a paradise! May 3 sounds great too, and if Thai food is on the lineup, I don't think there'll be enough beer no matter how many cups I have!
Hop BroWhat's fun about the 3rd is that they also have crepes and even handmade knit hats. Plus, the announcement is asking people to bring a reusable cup, and if you don't have one, you can buy one on the day.
MugiNice, they're on top of it! But what about people driving there? Street parking is a no-go, right?
Hop BroThat's right. Use nearby paid parking lots, and absolutely no drunk driving. Bringing food or drinks from outside the venue is generally not allowed, so following the rules and toasting properly is important.
MugiAll right, I'm in for both days! Let's enjoy Gangi Brewing's beer and food to the fullest at this early-summer beer garden!
