Minami Shinshu Beer to Grand Open New Restaurant 'an go' on July 3
Minami Shinshu Beer will grand open its new restaurant, an go, on July 3, about six months after closing its directly operated restaurant, Ajiwai Kobo. The new venue is located in Honmachi Terrace B in central Komagane, Nagano, with opening hours that vary by day for now.
Hop BroHere’s the big topic today: Minamishinshu Beer’s new spot. This Nagano brewery is opening a new place called an go in Komagane on Friday, July 3, 2026.
MugiWait, an go is a shop? I thought it was a brand-new beer release!
Hop BroYeah, exactly. Their former directly run restaurant Ajiwai Kobo closed in December 2025, and about half a year later they’re coming back with a fresh new base.
MugiOh wow! Back after six months is such good news for people who were waiting. And “a whole new kind of space”? I’m curious already!
Hop BroAnd Minamishinshu Beer is known for brewing in Miyata Village using Central Alps snowmelt water in its groundwater. That brewing water really shapes the beer’s profile.
MugiHold on, what’s brewing water? Water changes that much? Is this like… premium tasty water with a power-up?
Hop BroThat’s basically the idea. Brewing water is the base water used to make beer, the foundation of the flavor. Think of it like broth in cooking; it supports the brewery’s character.
MugiGot it! So even without a new beer name or style announcement, the Minamishinshu vibe gets a whole new place to shine!
Hop BroExactly. The schedule changes by day too: Mondays are lunch by reservation only, Fridays are night only, weekends do both, and last order is 9 p.m. so that matters.
MugiOkay, now I seriously want to go. Beer plus local food in a fresh new space? I’m ready for a July 3 first pint already!
Hop BroThat settles it then. Breathing in that Komagatake foothill air and having a toast at an go sounds perfect.
Minami Shinshu Beer is a brewery based in Miyada Village, Nagano, where it brews at the Komagatake Brewery. The company has long made use of groundwater fed by the melting snow of the Central Alps, and its new restaurant marks a fresh step for its food-and-beer experience.
The new venue, an go, follows roughly six months after the closure of the company’s directly operated restaurant, Ajiwai Kobo, which ended service in December 2025. According to the official announcement, the grand opening is set for Friday, July 3, 2026. The brewery says the new space will offer a different atmosphere from the former restaurant and is being prepared with a warm welcome in mind for returning guests.
Store information:
- Name: an go
- Address: Honmachi Terrace B, 17-14 Chuo, Komagane, Nagano
- Phone: 0265-95-6037
- Inquiries: via the official website contact form
Temporary opening hours are set by weekday.
- Monday: Lunch 11:30-15:00 (reservations only)
- Tuesday: Lunch 11:30-15:00, Dinner 18:00-22:00
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Dinner 18:00-22:00 (no lunch service)
- Saturday: Lunch 11:30-15:00, Dinner 18:00-22:00
- Sunday: Lunch 11:30-15:00, Dinner 18:00-22:00
Last order is 14:00 for lunch and 21:00 for dinner. The brewery also notes that private bookings or temporary closures may occur, and that hours may be reviewed again depending on operations. Any changes will be announced on the new restaurant’s official page.
For Minami Shinshu Beer, the opening of an go is more than a venue change. It is a renewed place to connect its brewing background in the foothills of Mount Komagatake with the local food and beer culture of the region. The July 3 opening will be a key date for fans watching the brewery’s next chapter.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere’s the big topic today: Minamishinshu Beer’s new spot. This Nagano brewery is opening a new place called an go in Komagane on Friday, July 3, 2026.
MugiWait, an go is a shop? I thought it was a brand-new beer release!
Hop BroYeah, exactly. Their former directly run restaurant Ajiwai Kobo closed in December 2025, and about half a year later they’re coming back with a fresh new base.
MugiOh wow! Back after six months is such good news for people who were waiting. And “a whole new kind of space”? I’m curious already!
Hop BroAnd Minamishinshu Beer is known for brewing in Miyata Village using Central Alps snowmelt water in its groundwater. That brewing water really shapes the beer’s profile.
MugiHold on, what’s brewing water? Water changes that much? Is this like… premium tasty water with a power-up?
Hop BroThat’s basically the idea. Brewing water is the base water used to make beer, the foundation of the flavor. Think of it like broth in cooking; it supports the brewery’s character.
MugiGot it! So even without a new beer name or style announcement, the Minamishinshu vibe gets a whole new place to shine!
Hop BroExactly. The schedule changes by day too: Mondays are lunch by reservation only, Fridays are night only, weekends do both, and last order is 9 p.m. so that matters.
MugiOkay, now I seriously want to go. Beer plus local food in a fresh new space? I’m ready for a July 3 first pint already!
Hop BroThat settles it then. Breathing in that Komagatake foothill air and having a toast at an go sounds perfect.
