Kumazawa Brewery Announces Oktoberfest 2026 for Shonan Beer’s 30th Anniversary
Kumazawa Brewery has announced its annual Oktoberfest will be held from October 10 to 12, 2026. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Shonan Beer, and the event will feature 25 beers, special festival dishes, and advance ticket sales only.
Hop BroI've got a festival story for you. Shonan Beer turns 30, and Kumazawa Shuzo is holding Oktoberfest 2026 to celebrate it.
MugiWait, 30 years already? Kumazawa Shuzo sounds like a sake brewery name, but they're seriously into beer too!
Hop BroVery seriously. It runs October 10 to 12 in 2026, from 11:00 to 20:00, with the last day ending a little earlier.
MugiThree whole days? And 25 different beers? That's basically a giant beer bar disguised as a festival!
Hop BroExactly. Shonan Beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized, so the yeast stays alive and the freshness really comes through.
MugiHold on, yeast stays alive? What does that even mean? Is my pint about to introduce itself?
Hop BroNo self-introductions, thankfully, but it is delicate. It basically means cold storage is essential to protect that just-brewed character.
MugiOhhh, so instead of one single style, it's more like core to limited releases all lined up for side-by-side tasting!
Hop BroThat's right. They also have special food, but the big thing is advance tickets only, and same-day tickets generally won't be available.
MugiWhoa, no casual walk-in? No ticket, no toast is a ruthless rule for beer lovers!
Hop BroAnd with the 30th anniversary bringing almost the full lineup together, this is honestly unfair in the best possible way. I already want a glass.
MugiThen it's settled! Cheers in Chigasaki with limited dishes and fresh Shonan Beer sounds way too good to miss!
Shonan Beer marks 30 years
Kumazawa Brewery announced on August 28 that its annual Oktoberfest will return in 2026. The event is scheduled for October 10 (Sat) through October 12 (Mon, national holiday), 2026, with opening hours from 11:00 to 20:00. On the final day, October 12, the event will end at 19:00, with last orders at 18:30.
This year carries special meaning for the brewery: Shonan Beer celebrates its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Kumazawa says it will prepare 25 different beers, making the event a chance to taste nearly the full range of beers the brewery produces over the course of a year. Special Oktoberfest-only food items will also be offered.
Shonan Beer is Kumazawa Brewery’s unfiltered, non-heat-treated beer, brewed to preserve a fresh, living yeast character. Based in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, the brewery has built a long-standing reputation for pairing local roots with a broad beer lineup, and this event is positioned as a snapshot of that brewing identity.
Advance tickets required
Admission requires an advance ticket. The brewery says same-day ticket sales will generally not be available, and advance tickets are already on sale.
With Shonan Beer’s milestone anniversary and Kumazawa Brewery’s long-running festival coming together, the 2026 Oktoberfest is shaping up to be a focused tasting event for beer fans who want breadth as well as seasonal atmosphere.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI've got a festival story for you. Shonan Beer turns 30, and Kumazawa Shuzo is holding Oktoberfest 2026 to celebrate it.
MugiWait, 30 years already? Kumazawa Shuzo sounds like a sake brewery name, but they're seriously into beer too!
Hop BroVery seriously. It runs October 10 to 12 in 2026, from 11:00 to 20:00, with the last day ending a little earlier.
MugiThree whole days? And 25 different beers? That's basically a giant beer bar disguised as a festival!
Hop BroExactly. Shonan Beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized, so the yeast stays alive and the freshness really comes through.
MugiHold on, yeast stays alive? What does that even mean? Is my pint about to introduce itself?
Hop BroNo self-introductions, thankfully, but it is delicate. It basically means cold storage is essential to protect that just-brewed character.
MugiOhhh, so instead of one single style, it's more like core to limited releases all lined up for side-by-side tasting!
Hop BroThat's right. They also have special food, but the big thing is advance tickets only, and same-day tickets generally won't be available.
MugiWhoa, no casual walk-in? No ticket, no toast is a ruthless rule for beer lovers!
Hop BroAnd with the 30th anniversary bringing almost the full lineup together, this is honestly unfair in the best possible way. I already want a glass.
MugiThen it's settled! Cheers in Chigasaki with limited dishes and fresh Shonan Beer sounds way too good to miss!
