Nara Brewing to Open Taproom and Host Brewery Tours on June 6, with World Beer Cup Gold Medal Beers Also on Tap
Nara Brewing will open its taproom at its brewery in Nara City on Saturday, June 6, 2026. In addition to pouring "FUNCTION" and "LIGHTHOUSE," which won gold medals at World Beer Cup 2026, the brewery will also sell new commemorative merchandise and offer brewery tours by reservation.
Hop BroJune 6 is when Nara Brewing's special opening really heats up. With the taproom open and brewery tours included, it has a strong event feel.
MugiWhoa! Does opening the taproom mean you can drink there like you would at the usual bar? That's enough to make me want to go!
Hop BroExactly, and they’re planning to tap FUNCTION and LIGHTHOUSE too. Being able to drink the World Beer Cup 2026 gold medal beers right there is a big deal.
MugiThe phrase gold medal beer already sounds unfair! When I hear award-winning beers will be tapped, I want to raise a glass in celebration!
Hop BroThey’re also releasing new merch for HAVE FUNCTION!. It feels very Nara Brewing to let you enjoy not just the beer, but the commemorative goods too.
MugiHuh, but the tour sounds a little difficult... what do you do on a brewery tour?
Hop BroThey guide you through the brewing area and explain how the beer is made. This time, assistant brewers Kaneko and Sakuma will do the explaining, so the fun part is seeing the behind-the-scenes of the brewery.
MugiThat’s interesting! But you need a reservation, right? Advance reservation and limited capacity sounds like the kind of thing where you’ll be left behind if you don’t act fast!
Hop BroHours are 11:00 to 18:00, with last order at 17:30. The venue is in Kitanosho Nishimachi, Nara City, and there’s no parking available, so going by public transportation is the safest choice.
MugiAlright, this is basically toasting by public transit! With award-winning beer and a brewery tour, it’s the kind of outing we’d both want to do!
Nara Brewing to Hold Special Opening on June 6
Nara Brewing (Nara City) will open its taproom and offer brewery tours on Saturday, June 6, 2026. At the venue, the recently gold medal-winning beers "FUNCTION" and "LIGHTHOUSE" from World Beer Cup 2026 are scheduled to be tapped. To commemorate the award, newly created merch items under the "HAVE FUNCTION!" line will also be sold all at once.
The company is a brewery that makes craft beer based in Nara. On its official website, it emphasizes its stance of staying rooted in the local community while conveying the breadth and appeal of beer, and this event can be seen as an extension of that approach.
Brewery Tours by Reservation
On the day, a tour of the brewery, which is normally off-limits to visitors, will also be held. The guides will be assistant brewers Kaneko and Sakuma. While leading visitors through the brewing area, they will explain beer making and Nara Brewing, and answer questions as well. The tour requires advance reservation and has a limited capacity, so those hoping to participate should apply early.
Food that pairs with the beers sold only for this event will also be available at the venue. Hours are 11:00 to 18:00, with last order at 17:30. The location is 1-8-14 Kitanosho Nishimachi, Nara City. No parking is available, so public transportation is recommended.
Not only will visitors be able to taste award-winning beers on the spot, they will also be able to see behind the scenes at the brewery. This open day looks like a great opportunity to learn where Nara Brewing stands today.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroJune 6 is when Nara Brewing's special opening really heats up. With the taproom open and brewery tours included, it has a strong event feel.
MugiWhoa! Does opening the taproom mean you can drink there like you would at the usual bar? That's enough to make me want to go!
Hop BroExactly, and they’re planning to tap FUNCTION and LIGHTHOUSE too. Being able to drink the World Beer Cup 2026 gold medal beers right there is a big deal.
MugiThe phrase gold medal beer already sounds unfair! When I hear award-winning beers will be tapped, I want to raise a glass in celebration!
Hop BroThey’re also releasing new merch for HAVE FUNCTION!. It feels very Nara Brewing to let you enjoy not just the beer, but the commemorative goods too.
MugiHuh, but the tour sounds a little difficult... what do you do on a brewery tour?
Hop BroThey guide you through the brewing area and explain how the beer is made. This time, assistant brewers Kaneko and Sakuma will do the explaining, so the fun part is seeing the behind-the-scenes of the brewery.
MugiThat’s interesting! But you need a reservation, right? Advance reservation and limited capacity sounds like the kind of thing where you’ll be left behind if you don’t act fast!
Hop BroHours are 11:00 to 18:00, with last order at 17:30. The venue is in Kitanosho Nishimachi, Nara City, and there’s no parking available, so going by public transportation is the safest choice.
MugiAlright, this is basically toasting by public transit! With award-winning beer and a brewery tour, it’s the kind of outing we’d both want to do!
