Free Spirits Brewing to Exhibit at Kyoto After-Bath Craft Beer Festival 2026
The official Instagram account for the Kyoto After-Bath Craft Beer Festival announced in a post at 18:01 on March 8, 2026 that Free Spirits Brewing from Himeji, Hyogo, will be exhibiting. The venue is the futsal court at Fushimi Chikara no Yu, and the event will be held over two days, May 2 and 3. Ticket information was also released.
Hop BroHere’s the perfect after-bath news! Free Spirits Brewing from Himeji, Hyogo, is confirmed to exhibit at the Kyoto After-Bath Craft Beer Festival 2026!
MugiWhat! An event combining baths and craft beer!? That’s a genius idea!
Hop BroThe official Instagram announced it at 18:01 on March 8, 2026, and the event will be held on May 2 and 3 at the futsal court of Fushimi Chikara no Yu.
MugiOh wow, and it’s only about a 5-minute walk from Takeda Station, so it’s easy to get to! What are the hours?
Hop BroIt runs from 11:00 to 20:00, with last order at 19:30. Admission is free, food and drinks use a ticket system, and since March 1, Lawson Ticket has been selling three types: Standard, Premium, and Beginners.
MugiA Beginners option really helps! So what kind of brewery is Free Spirits Brewing?
Hop BroIt’s a Himeji brewery that started brewing in October 2022, with "Free Spirits = free and easy" as its concept. Its defining trait is recipe design that isn’t bound by fixed ideas, basically an experimental style.
MugiRecipe design sounds suddenly very technical! What does that even mean? And has the beer name been announced yet?
Hop BroThe beer name hasn’t been revealed yet! But since they’re going with the "free and easy" vibe, there’s a good chance it won’t just be a classic style, but something more distinctive. In short, they’re aiming for that "Wait, that combination works? Wow, it’s good!" reaction.
MugiI definitely want to drink that! With the pre-event also announced, May 2 and 3 are locked in for an after-bath pint of Free Spirits!
Overview of the Exhibitor Announcement
The event’s official account, Kyoto After-Bath Craft Beer Festival (@after_bath_craftbeer), introduced Free Spirits Brewing as Exhibitor Brewery No. 16. In the post, the brewery, which made its "first appearance at last year’s eve festival," is said to be appearing this year at Fushimi Chikara no Yu, the venue for the main event.
What is Free Spirits Brewing?
Free Spirits Brewing began brewing in October 2022, based in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. In the brewery comment, it explained that it takes to heart the spirit implied by the name "Free Spirits," or "free and easy," and is challenging itself to make beer without being bound by fixed ideas. In this exhibitor comment, it also clearly emphasized its desire to help liven up the event through craft beer.
Event Information (As Posted)
- Event name: Kyoto After-Bath Craft Beer Festival 2026 (After Bath Craft Beer)
- Dates: Saturday, May 2, 2026, and Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Hours: 11:00-20:00 (last order 19:30)
- Venue: Futsal court at the super sento "Fushimi Chikara no Yu"
- Access: About a 5-minute walk from Takeda Station on the subway and Kintetsu lines
- Admission: Free (food and drink ticket system)
Tickets have been on sale through Lawson Ticket since March 1. The post also announced three types of tickets - Standard, Premium, and Beginners - with different prices for advance and same-day sales. In addition, the announcement of a pre-festival event has also been made, and attention is likely to turn to future additional announcements.
Official post URL: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVniAtCCPO2/
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s the perfect after-bath news! Free Spirits Brewing from Himeji, Hyogo, is confirmed to exhibit at the Kyoto After-Bath Craft Beer Festival 2026!
MugiWhat! An event combining baths and craft beer!? That’s a genius idea!
Hop BroThe official Instagram announced it at 18:01 on March 8, 2026, and the event will be held on May 2 and 3 at the futsal court of Fushimi Chikara no Yu.
MugiOh wow, and it’s only about a 5-minute walk from Takeda Station, so it’s easy to get to! What are the hours?
Hop BroIt runs from 11:00 to 20:00, with last order at 19:30. Admission is free, food and drinks use a ticket system, and since March 1, Lawson Ticket has been selling three types: Standard, Premium, and Beginners.
MugiA Beginners option really helps! So what kind of brewery is Free Spirits Brewing?
Hop BroIt’s a Himeji brewery that started brewing in October 2022, with "Free Spirits = free and easy" as its concept. Its defining trait is recipe design that isn’t bound by fixed ideas, basically an experimental style.
MugiRecipe design sounds suddenly very technical! What does that even mean? And has the beer name been announced yet?
Hop BroThe beer name hasn’t been revealed yet! But since they’re going with the "free and easy" vibe, there’s a good chance it won’t just be a classic style, but something more distinctive. In short, they’re aiming for that "Wait, that combination works? Wow, it’s good!" reaction.
MugiI definitely want to drink that! With the pre-event also announced, May 2 and 3 are locked in for an after-bath pint of Free Spirits!
