Hakuba Beer Garage to Exhibit at "Oedo Beer Festival 2026 Spring" in Tokyo in May
Hakuba Beer Garage from Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, will exhibit at "Oedo Beer Festival 2026 Spring," held at the Nakano Shiki no Mori Park Event Area from May 20 to 24. It will be a chance to enjoy craft beer in Tokyo that makes use of Hakuba Valley's natural water and local character.
Hop BroToday’s story is that Hakuba Beer Garage will be exhibiting at "Oedo Beer Festival 2026 Spring," which opens in Nakano from May 20 to 24. Feeling Hakuba’s atmosphere in Tokyo is pretty exciting, isn’t it?
MugiWait, what do you mean by bringing in Hakuba’s atmosphere? Can you drink the mountain breeze while you’re still in Tokyo?
Hop BroExactly. Hakuba Beer Garage is a brewery and restaurant in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, and one of its strengths is that it uses Hakuba Valley’s natural water. Because the beer is brewed at the foot of the mountains, the character of the land comes through clearly in the flavor.
MugiCharacter!? Beer has character? This suddenly feels like art class or something!
Hop BroIt does, for example the impression changes depending on how soft the water is or how the aroma comes through. And since this event brings together craft beers from all over Japan, Hakuba’s individuality should stand out as a star of the tasting lineup.
MugiWow, that sounds fun! But can I actually make it at the event hours? Would I still have time after work?
Hop BroWeekdays are 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturdays are noon to 9:00 p.m., and Sundays are noon to 8:00 p.m., so you can stop by after work or take your time on the weekend. Nakano Shiki no Mori Park is easy to get to as well, so it’s pretty practical.
MugiWait, it’s that easy to get to? Then you can have a Hakuba experience in the city. That’s nice for people who can’t go to the source!
Hop BroThat’s right. Hakuba Beer Garage also has a mission of "creating Hakuba, everyone’s hometown," and what’s interesting is that it really brings Hakuba’s appeal into the event.
MugiI see, so it’s not just a booth, there’s a story behind it. This is definitely not the kind of thing that ends with just one drink, and now I feel like heading to Nakano to look for Hakuba beer myself!
Event Overview
HAKUBA BEER GARAGE will exhibit at "Oedo Beer Festival 2026 Spring" held at the Nakano Shiki no Mori Park Event Area in Tokyo from Wednesday, May 20, to Sunday, May 24. In an Instagram announcement, the brewery said, "We’re back again this year," and noted that it would bring the atmosphere of Hakuba Valley as is.
Venue hours are 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, noon to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. Since the event brings together craft beers from all over Japan, the main appeal this time is being able to enjoy Hakuba beer as part of a tasting lineup. The schedule makes it easy to fit in after work or to take your time visiting over the weekend.
Hakuba Beer Garage is a brewery and restaurant attached to a brewery in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture. According to its official website, it is directly connected to the Tsugaike Kogen Ski Resort's "Bell-Ringing Hill Slope" and offers craft beer made with Hakuba Valley's natural water, along with dishes made from local ingredients. It is also drawing attention for how it brings a drink born at the foot of a mountain resort into an urban event setting.
The brewery also has a mission of "creating Hakuba, everyone’s hometown," and aims to share new attractions of Hakuba Valley. This appearance can be seen as an effort to bring that idea into a beer event in central Tokyo. For people who cannot make the trip to the area itself, it should also serve as a chance to get to know Hakuba’s character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s story is that Hakuba Beer Garage will be exhibiting at "Oedo Beer Festival 2026 Spring," which opens in Nakano from May 20 to 24. Feeling Hakuba’s atmosphere in Tokyo is pretty exciting, isn’t it?
MugiWait, what do you mean by bringing in Hakuba’s atmosphere? Can you drink the mountain breeze while you’re still in Tokyo?
Hop BroExactly. Hakuba Beer Garage is a brewery and restaurant in Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, and one of its strengths is that it uses Hakuba Valley’s natural water. Because the beer is brewed at the foot of the mountains, the character of the land comes through clearly in the flavor.
MugiCharacter!? Beer has character? This suddenly feels like art class or something!
Hop BroIt does, for example the impression changes depending on how soft the water is or how the aroma comes through. And since this event brings together craft beers from all over Japan, Hakuba’s individuality should stand out as a star of the tasting lineup.
MugiWow, that sounds fun! But can I actually make it at the event hours? Would I still have time after work?
Hop BroWeekdays are 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturdays are noon to 9:00 p.m., and Sundays are noon to 8:00 p.m., so you can stop by after work or take your time on the weekend. Nakano Shiki no Mori Park is easy to get to as well, so it’s pretty practical.
MugiWait, it’s that easy to get to? Then you can have a Hakuba experience in the city. That’s nice for people who can’t go to the source!
Hop BroThat’s right. Hakuba Beer Garage also has a mission of "creating Hakuba, everyone’s hometown," and what’s interesting is that it really brings Hakuba’s appeal into the event.
MugiI see, so it’s not just a booth, there’s a story behind it. This is definitely not the kind of thing that ends with just one drink, and now I feel like heading to Nakano to look for Hakuba beer myself!
