Nagahama Roman Beer to Hold “BIWA GARDEN” Again on May 17, Bringing Together Shiga’s Beer and Cuisine
Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, announced on Instagram that it will hold “BIWA GARDEN” on May 17. The event, which was well received when it was first held last year, is set to draw attention again as a gathering that pairs craft beer from within the prefecture with Nagahama’s food.
Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer Brewery is going to hold BIWA GARDEN again on May 17.
MugiWhat, they’re doing it again!? If it was well received at its debut last year, it must have been a huge hit!
Hop BroExactly. The brewery in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture is the main attraction, and it’s an event where you can enjoy Nagahama’s food and beer together.
MugiThat sounds amazing! Being able to taste food along with the beer is basically unfair!
Hop BroAt the 2025 first edition, it had the vibe of Chef’s Kitchen & Craft Beer Fes, with breweries from the prefecture and chefs from Nagahama gathering together.
MugiWait, chefs and bartenders too!? If cocktails are on the menu as well, isn’t this already beyond the scope of a beer festival?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it’s a setup where you can enjoy beer, cocktails, and food all together in one complete experience.
MugiWow! And there are even dishes made with limited recipes? That’s the kind of thing you can only eat on site!
Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer was founded in 1996, and what’s strong about it is that it handles both brewing and distilling.
MugiDrinks grown from the shores of Lake Biwa really have a great feel to them! An event rooted in Nagahama is getting even more interesting!
Hop BroI’m curious about both the regular and limited beers, and just hearing it’s a spring event to wait for more updates on makes me want to go and drink there.
MugiYeah, I want to go for sure! I’m dying to actually check out the pairing between beer and food for myself!
Nagahama Roman Beer Brewery (Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture) announced on Instagram that it will hold “BIWA GARDEN” on May 17. This is a repeat of the event’s debut last year, which drew strong interest, and it looks set to become a spring event that beer fans won’t want to miss.
When BIWA GARDEN was held in 2025, it took place under the title “Chef’s Kitchen & Craft Beer Fes,” offering a chance to enjoy craft beer from Shiga Prefecture alongside Nagahama restaurants. In addition to Nagahama Roman Beer, the venue featured breweries from within the prefecture as well as chefs and bartenders from Nagahama, creating a lineup where beer, cocktails, and food could all be enjoyed at once. Another highlight was the chance to try dishes made with limited recipes and one-day-only pairings.
Founded in 1996, Nagahama Roman Beer is a craft brewery that works in both brewing and distilling. It continues to make alcohol rooted in the land of Nagahama, on the shores of Lake Biwa. What makes this event interesting is that, beyond the appeal of the beer itself, visitors can also experience local food culture through interactions with regional chefs and bars.
This year’s BIWA GARDEN will also be watched closely for how it showcases combinations unique to Nagahama. Centered on Nagahama Roman Beer’s standard and limited-release beers, it is an event where guests can enjoy how the drinks pair with food, and we will be waiting for further updates.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer Brewery is going to hold BIWA GARDEN again on May 17.
MugiWhat, they’re doing it again!? If it was well received at its debut last year, it must have been a huge hit!
Hop BroExactly. The brewery in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture is the main attraction, and it’s an event where you can enjoy Nagahama’s food and beer together.
MugiThat sounds amazing! Being able to taste food along with the beer is basically unfair!
Hop BroAt the 2025 first edition, it had the vibe of Chef’s Kitchen & Craft Beer Fes, with breweries from the prefecture and chefs from Nagahama gathering together.
MugiWait, chefs and bartenders too!? If cocktails are on the menu as well, isn’t this already beyond the scope of a beer festival?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: it’s a setup where you can enjoy beer, cocktails, and food all together in one complete experience.
MugiWow! And there are even dishes made with limited recipes? That’s the kind of thing you can only eat on site!
Hop BroNagahama Roman Beer was founded in 1996, and what’s strong about it is that it handles both brewing and distilling.
MugiDrinks grown from the shores of Lake Biwa really have a great feel to them! An event rooted in Nagahama is getting even more interesting!
Hop BroI’m curious about both the regular and limited beers, and just hearing it’s a spring event to wait for more updates on makes me want to go and drink there.
MugiYeah, I want to go for sure! I’m dying to actually check out the pairing between beer and food for myself!
