MOKICHI KAMAKURA Hosts a Herb Harvest Experience Linked to "Kamakura Herb Saison"
At the beer pub MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Kamakura, Kanagawa, recruitment has begun for participants in a herb garden project tied to Shonan Beer’s "Kamakura Herb Saison." On June 25, participants will take part in a herb harvest experience and learn how the harvested herbs become beer.
Hop BroAt MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Kamakura, an event with a herb harvest experience is kicking off. What’s interesting is how the herbs they grow there connect directly to Shonan Beer’s "Kamakura Herb Saison."
MugiWait, the harvested herbs become beer!? That’s so direct it goes straight from the field to the glass, and it’s exciting!
Hop BroExactly. And the venue itself is a brick beer pub renovated from the former air-pressure pump station. The exterior is stately, but inside it’s modern and open.
MugiWow. It sounds like the kind of place you’d want to stop by during a walk. Being able to enjoy herbs and food in Hase is pretty stylish, isn’t it?
Hop BroThe flow this time is seasonal by design: planted in March, harvested in June, and then sent into brewing. Saison is a style that readily embraces both fermentation character and herbal notes.
MugiSaison sounds kind of complicated, but basically it means the kind that really showcases herbs, right? Now I suddenly want to drink it!
Hop BroThat’s a pretty good rough explanation. The event runs on Thursday, June 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and the participation fee is 5,000 yen, including the recommended course and one drink.
MugiAnd it comes with a redeemable ticket!? You get to harvest, learn, and even make it all the way to beer. That’s way too satisfying!
Hop BroThe first half is a workshop and the second half is a meal, and because it’s led by Tsutsui, the brewmaster at Shonan Beer, you can also hear about the thinking behind the brewing site itself.
MugiI see, so it’s not just about picking herbs. You can experience the background of flavor creation too. That’s the kind of thing that really hits home for beer fans...!
Hop BroTo apply, just email `herb.mokichi.kamakura@gmail.com` and say you’re applying for the Herb Garden Project. It’s held in light rain, so even if the weather looks iffy, I’m still getting excited about it.
MugiAnd people with allergies need to contact them in advance. All right, thinking about Kamakura Herb Saison is already making me want a drink right now!
From the Herb Garden to a Glass
MOKICHI KAMAKURA is a beer pub housed in a brick building renovated from the former Kanagawa Prefectural Kamakura Air-Pressure Pump Station. In contrast to its imposing, classical exterior, the interior is modern and open, and it serves brewery cuisine that makes use of herbs and fermented ingredients from the brewery. Located in Hase, Kamakura, it has an atmosphere that makes you want to stop by in the middle of a stroll.
This time, the venue is introducing its "Herb Garden Project," which uses herbs grown in the on-site herb garden. In preparation for Shonan Beer’s "Kamakura Herb Saison," which is released every summer, the project explains the process: planting in March, harvesting in June, and then brewing the beer from there. This event invites participants to take part in the herb harvest that begins that process.
Event Details
- Date and time: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Fee: 5,000 yen (includes MOKICHI Kamakura recommended course and one drink)
- Perk: A ticket redeemable for Kamakura Herb Saison will be given as a gift
- Application: Email `herb.mokichi.kamakura@gmail.com` and state that you are applying for the Herb Garden Project
- Notes: Held in light rain; if you have allergies, advance notice is required
The first half is a workshop and the second half is a meal, making this a fun event where participants can learn about the background that connects herbs and beer while experiencing it firsthand. Because it is led by Mr. Tsutsui, the brewmaster of Shonan Beer, it is not just a simple harvesting event; another highlight is the chance to hear about the brewing process and the way flavor is built. For beer lovers who already know the finished product, it is the kind of event that makes you curious about what kind of beer the harvested herbs will become.
It is a hands-on event that lets you experience Kamakura's herb garden and restaurant as one.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt MOKICHI KAMAKURA in Kamakura, an event with a herb harvest experience is kicking off. What’s interesting is how the herbs they grow there connect directly to Shonan Beer’s "Kamakura Herb Saison."
MugiWait, the harvested herbs become beer!? That’s so direct it goes straight from the field to the glass, and it’s exciting!
Hop BroExactly. And the venue itself is a brick beer pub renovated from the former air-pressure pump station. The exterior is stately, but inside it’s modern and open.
MugiWow. It sounds like the kind of place you’d want to stop by during a walk. Being able to enjoy herbs and food in Hase is pretty stylish, isn’t it?
Hop BroThe flow this time is seasonal by design: planted in March, harvested in June, and then sent into brewing. Saison is a style that readily embraces both fermentation character and herbal notes.
MugiSaison sounds kind of complicated, but basically it means the kind that really showcases herbs, right? Now I suddenly want to drink it!
Hop BroThat’s a pretty good rough explanation. The event runs on Thursday, June 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and the participation fee is 5,000 yen, including the recommended course and one drink.
MugiAnd it comes with a redeemable ticket!? You get to harvest, learn, and even make it all the way to beer. That’s way too satisfying!
Hop BroThe first half is a workshop and the second half is a meal, and because it’s led by Tsutsui, the brewmaster at Shonan Beer, you can also hear about the thinking behind the brewing site itself.
MugiI see, so it’s not just about picking herbs. You can experience the background of flavor creation too. That’s the kind of thing that really hits home for beer fans...!
Hop BroTo apply, just email `herb.mokichi.kamakura@gmail.com` and say you’re applying for the Herb Garden Project. It’s held in light rain, so even if the weather looks iffy, I’m still getting excited about it.
MugiAnd people with allergies need to contact them in advance. All right, thinking about Kamakura Herb Saison is already making me want a drink right now!
