Yachiho Brewing Company to Hold Yachiho Highlands BEER FES 2026 on May 5
On May 5, Yachiho Brewing Company will host "BEER FES 2026" at Yachiho Highlands. The free event combines freshly brewed beer, food, and live performances, with local musicians and kitchen trucks also taking part.
Hop BroIt's here again this year, Yachiho Brewing Company's Yachiho Highlands BEER FES 2026. On May 5, you can enjoy beer and music together at a high-elevation plateau.
MugiWhoa! A festival on a plateau already sounds delicious! And it's free to attend too, so it's pretty easy to go!
Hop BroExactly. The venue is Yachiho Highlands in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, and drinking in the air at an elevation of around 1,700 meters is especially memorable.
MugiDoes the taste of beer change when the altitude is higher? This is suddenly starting to feel like a science lesson!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Clearer air changes the whole experience, and because Yachiho uses pure spring water and hops grown in-house, you really get a strong sense of place.
MugiI see! So this festival isn't just about drinking, it's an event where you can taste the place itself!
Hop BroExactly! And with live music on the day, local bands and Jun Shimazaki of SETROUNDLY will be there too, so it's fun from morning all the way into the afternoon.
MugiHaving a timetable is amazing! If you're drinking beer, you might suddenly realize it's already the afternoon session!
Hop BroAnd the food isn't overlooked either. Kitayatsu Mobile Cafe will be serving momo ham frankfurters, which should be a seriously good match with the beer.
MugiWhat is that! Beer, music, and frankfurters? That's basically a winning combo!
Hop BroIt is, although it will be canceled if it rains. If the weather is clear, though, it really should be an amazing day. This is the kind of place that makes you want to raise a glass of freshly brewed beer on the plateau.
MugiYeah, even if I can't go, I still want to drink in the mood! In the end, you really do want to toast on the plateau!
Yachiho Brewing Company has announced that it will hold its annual spring event, "Yachiho Highlands BEER FES 2026." The venue is Yachiho Highlands in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture. Set at an elevation approaching 1,700 meters, it is a day to enjoy nature, very much in line with this brewery's approach of making beer with pure spring water and hops grown in-house.
The event will take place on May 5 (holiday, Tue.), running from OPEN 10:00 / START 10:30 / CLOSE 15:00. Admission is free, and the event will be canceled in case of rain. Beer and food will be available for purchase.
In addition to freshly brewed beer, live music is also planned for the day. Along with singer-songwriter SETROUNDLY's Jun Shimazaki, a local artist from the area, local amateur bands will also perform. A timetable has been released, making for a schedule that lets visitors move back and forth between music and beer from morning through afternoon.
Band Time Schedule
- 10:30- TOMO
- 10:55- SEI
- 11:20- Harmonica Kato
- 11:35- Mersey Beat
- 12:00- Lazy Damn Boys
- 12:25- Yuko Hanamura and Random Thought
- 12:50- Poshya☆Chow
- 13:15- MRSJ
- 13:40- Nyokki
- Around 14:00- SETROUNDLY
On the food side, there will also be sales of momo ham frankfurters from the kitchen truck Kitayatsu Mobile Cafe. From the food that pairs with the beer to the overall atmosphere, it is a locally flavored event that feels very much like Yachiho Highlands.
Yachiho Brewing Company is based in Yachiho Highlands in Sakuho Town, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture, and has emphasized beer making that draws on the character of its natural environment and ingredients. This BEER FES is also drawing attention as an event that brings the unique atmosphere of the region directly into the festival itself.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIt's here again this year, Yachiho Brewing Company's Yachiho Highlands BEER FES 2026. On May 5, you can enjoy beer and music together at a high-elevation plateau.
MugiWhoa! A festival on a plateau already sounds delicious! And it's free to attend too, so it's pretty easy to go!
Hop BroExactly. The venue is Yachiho Highlands in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, and drinking in the air at an elevation of around 1,700 meters is especially memorable.
MugiDoes the taste of beer change when the altitude is higher? This is suddenly starting to feel like a science lesson!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Clearer air changes the whole experience, and because Yachiho uses pure spring water and hops grown in-house, you really get a strong sense of place.
MugiI see! So this festival isn't just about drinking, it's an event where you can taste the place itself!
Hop BroExactly! And with live music on the day, local bands and Jun Shimazaki of SETROUNDLY will be there too, so it's fun from morning all the way into the afternoon.
MugiHaving a timetable is amazing! If you're drinking beer, you might suddenly realize it's already the afternoon session!
Hop BroAnd the food isn't overlooked either. Kitayatsu Mobile Cafe will be serving momo ham frankfurters, which should be a seriously good match with the beer.
MugiWhat is that! Beer, music, and frankfurters? That's basically a winning combo!
Hop BroIt is, although it will be canceled if it rains. If the weather is clear, though, it really should be an amazing day. This is the kind of place that makes you want to raise a glass of freshly brewed beer on the plateau.
MugiYeah, even if I can't go, I still want to drink in the mood! In the end, you really do want to toast on the plateau!
