GION Yamaneko to Host a Summer Festival Event on July 14-15
GION Yamaneko Izakaya SAKE & BEER in Kyoto's Gion district will hold a two-day summer event on July 14 and 15. The lineup includes free takoyaki from the owner, cans of the house A-SIDE LOVE West Coast IPA, and chicken tempura on July 14 only.
Hop BroThere’s a story worth flagging for Gion Matsuri: Kyoto’s GION Yamaneko Izakaya SAKE & BEER is holding a summer festival event.
MugiWhat! Craft beer in Gion during the festival sounds dangerously fun. And it’s happening on July 14 and 15, right?
Hop BroExactly, and the setting matters too. It’s inside a 150-year-old former teahouse, so you get that calm Kyoto machiya vibe with local beer and sake.
MugiNo way, the atmosphere already sounds perfect. But I completely got distracted by the free takoyaki giveaway.
Hop BroThat’s the headliner. Owner Muragishi is serving fresh takoyaki for free from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on July 14, and from 1:00 p.m. to close on July 15.
MugiI was already sold on the takoyaki, and then I saw West Coast IPA. Wait, does that mean it tastes like a beach or what?
Hop BroNot actual beach water, thankfully. It means a crisp bitter IPA with tropical and citrus aromas, and here it’s Yamaneko’s own A-SIDE LOVE West Coast IPA in cans for 1,000 yen.
MugiOkay, that makes sense. During a packed festival, easy-to-carry cans are honestly genius.
Hop BroThere’s more: on July 14 only, they’re serving special chicken tempura, plus yo-yo fishing, ramune, and staff in yukata. With eight craft taps, they’re really committing to the festival mood.
MugiA machiya pub, craft beer, takoyaki, and yukata energy? That sounds like the ideal Gion detour between festival stops.
Hop BroExactly. You can drop in for one quick pour or stay longer, but either way I’d want to stand there with A-SIDE LOVE in hand and talk beer over takoyaki.
MugiThen it’s settled. I’m aiming for the chicken tempura day, and you’re on IPA explanation duty. This article gave me an instant beer craving.
A Two-Day Event for Gion Festival Season
GION Yamaneko Izakaya SAKE & BEER, a beer pub in Kyoto's Gion district, will host a summer festival event on July 14 and 15. The venue is set inside a former tea house with about 150 years of history, and the bar focuses on Kyoto-made craft beer and sake.
Free Takoyaki Is the Main Attraction
The centerpiece of the event is free takoyaki served by the owner, Mr. Muragishi. Freshly made takoyaki will be offered from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on July 14, and from 1:00 PM until closing on July 15. Muragishi is also the owner of Kyoto Beer Lab, so the setup naturally invites beer talk over snacks.
The House IPA Will Be Sold in Cans
During the festival period, Yamaneko's original beer, A-SIDE LOVE West Coast IPA, will also be available in cans. The beer is described as tropical and citrusy, with a crisp, refreshing West Coast IPA profile. It is priced at 1,000 yen per can, making it easy to take along while walking around the festival area.
July 14 Only: Chicken Tempura
Food offerings also include Yamaneko's special chicken tempura, available only on July 14. The event will also feature yo-yo fishing and ramune soda, with the staff welcoming guests in yukata. The whole setup is clearly designed to match the atmosphere of the Gion Festival.
About the Venue
GION Yamaneko is a beer pub that serves a wide selection of Kyoto-made drinks. The bar has eight taps for craft beer, along with local sake, Kyoto gin, whiskey, and plum wine. Its calm machiya setting in Gion makes it a natural stop for a quick drink between festival plans.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a story worth flagging for Gion Matsuri: Kyoto’s GION Yamaneko Izakaya SAKE & BEER is holding a summer festival event.
MugiWhat! Craft beer in Gion during the festival sounds dangerously fun. And it’s happening on July 14 and 15, right?
Hop BroExactly, and the setting matters too. It’s inside a 150-year-old former teahouse, so you get that calm Kyoto machiya vibe with local beer and sake.
MugiNo way, the atmosphere already sounds perfect. But I completely got distracted by the free takoyaki giveaway.
Hop BroThat’s the headliner. Owner Muragishi is serving fresh takoyaki for free from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. on July 14, and from 1:00 p.m. to close on July 15.
MugiI was already sold on the takoyaki, and then I saw West Coast IPA. Wait, does that mean it tastes like a beach or what?
Hop BroNot actual beach water, thankfully. It means a crisp bitter IPA with tropical and citrus aromas, and here it’s Yamaneko’s own A-SIDE LOVE West Coast IPA in cans for 1,000 yen.
MugiOkay, that makes sense. During a packed festival, easy-to-carry cans are honestly genius.
Hop BroThere’s more: on July 14 only, they’re serving special chicken tempura, plus yo-yo fishing, ramune, and staff in yukata. With eight craft taps, they’re really committing to the festival mood.
MugiA machiya pub, craft beer, takoyaki, and yukata energy? That sounds like the ideal Gion detour between festival stops.
Hop BroExactly. You can drop in for one quick pour or stay longer, but either way I’d want to stand there with A-SIDE LOVE in hand and talk beer over takoyaki.
MugiThen it’s settled. I’m aiming for the chicken tempura day, and you’re on IPA explanation duty. This article gave me an instant beer craving.
