Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery publishes remaining seats for Hop Harvest Support 2026
The brewery in Tamura, Fukushima has posted the latest reservation status for its Hop Harvest Support 2026 event, held from August 7 to 9. The small-group hop-picking program is free to join and includes fresh-hop perks.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today: Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery just shared the seat availability for “Hop Harvest Support 2026,” happening August 7 to 9 at Wasegawa Hop Farm.
MugiWait, what? I expected a beer release, but it’s a hop harvest event? That title already sounds like we’re diving straight into the field!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. This time, no beer name announced and no style is listed yet, because the main feature is experiencing how farm-grown hops turn into craft beer.
MugiWhoa, really? But what’s that fresh hop bonus supposed to mean? Do people actually get to take home those little green hop cones?
Hop BroExactly. They’re fresh-picked hops, before drying, so the super fresh aroma comes through more clearly, with bright citrusy and green notes.
MugiWhat is that! I can practically smell it already. But let’s be honest, this is also a sweating in the field situation, right?
Hop BroNo question. Each session is capped at 20 people, participation is free, morning runs 9:30 to 12:00 and afternoon 13:30 to 16:00, and if it rains they switch to a brewery tour instead.
MugiFree is strong. And a rain backup too? Nice. So which slot is the hardest one to book?
Hop BroAs of June 19, August 8 is getting tight, with 6 seats left in the morning and 7 in the afternoon. Meanwhile, August 9 morning still has a full 20 seats open.
MugiThat makes planning easy! And if you harvest 1 kilogram of hops, you get one craft beer as a reward, right? Suddenly I’m ready to become a harvesting machine.
Hop BroBring a hat, long sleeves, long pants, and plenty to drink, but getting to follow ingredients all the way to beer is a rare experience. This is basically an already delicious event before the first sip.
MugiSeriously! Seeing the field, learning the aroma, and imagining the beer afterward sounds amazing. Just from reading this, I want a pint now and kind of want to join the harvest too!
Reservation Status
In its June 19 Instagram post, the brewery shared the latest remaining seats for "Hop Harvest Support 2026." Across the six sessions over three days, 14 seats remain for Aug. 7 morning, 16 for Aug. 7 afternoon, 6 for Aug. 8 morning, 7 for Aug. 8 afternoon, 20 for Aug. 9 morning, and 15 for Aug. 9 afternoon. The Aug. 8 slots are moving especially quickly.
Event Details
The program will be held at Wasegawa Hop Farm in the Wasegawa area of Ōgoe Town, Tamura, Fukushima. Each session is limited to 20 people, advance booking is required, and participation is free. Visitors can choose either a morning or afternoon session. If the weather turns bad, the experience shifts to a brewery tour instead. The event runs from August 7 to 9, with morning sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and afternoon sessions from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Why It Fits the Brewery
Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery, operated by Hop Japan, has built its beer around hops grown in Tamura. The brewery began recruiting participants on June 9 and also announced perks such as a gift of fresh hops picked on site. Participants receive one bottle of Hop Japan craft beer for every kilogram of hops harvested. That direct link between the hop field and the finished beer gives the event a clear appeal for beer fans who want to see where flavor starts.
Practical Notes
Guests are asked to arrive on site and leave on site, and are advised to bring a hat, long sleeves, long pants, and drinks for heat protection. The event is less about spectacle than about experience: a hands-on look at hop growing, harvesting, and the ingredients behind a local craft beer story.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI’ve got a good one today: Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery just shared the seat availability for “Hop Harvest Support 2026,” happening August 7 to 9 at Wasegawa Hop Farm.
MugiWait, what? I expected a beer release, but it’s a hop harvest event? That title already sounds like we’re diving straight into the field!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. This time, no beer name announced and no style is listed yet, because the main feature is experiencing how farm-grown hops turn into craft beer.
MugiWhoa, really? But what’s that fresh hop bonus supposed to mean? Do people actually get to take home those little green hop cones?
Hop BroExactly. They’re fresh-picked hops, before drying, so the super fresh aroma comes through more clearly, with bright citrusy and green notes.
MugiWhat is that! I can practically smell it already. But let’s be honest, this is also a sweating in the field situation, right?
Hop BroNo question. Each session is capped at 20 people, participation is free, morning runs 9:30 to 12:00 and afternoon 13:30 to 16:00, and if it rains they switch to a brewery tour instead.
MugiFree is strong. And a rain backup too? Nice. So which slot is the hardest one to book?
Hop BroAs of June 19, August 8 is getting tight, with 6 seats left in the morning and 7 in the afternoon. Meanwhile, August 9 morning still has a full 20 seats open.
MugiThat makes planning easy! And if you harvest 1 kilogram of hops, you get one craft beer as a reward, right? Suddenly I’m ready to become a harvesting machine.
Hop BroBring a hat, long sleeves, long pants, and plenty to drink, but getting to follow ingredients all the way to beer is a rare experience. This is basically an already delicious event before the first sip.
MugiSeriously! Seeing the field, learning the aroma, and imagining the beer afterward sounds amazing. Just from reading this, I want a pint now and kind of want to join the harvest too!
