Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa taps four draft beers, including Minoh Pale Ale
Chiitoko Shoten in Shimosuwa, Nagano, announced its 10:00-22:00 opening with four draft beers on offer. The lineup includes Minoh Beer, Kyoto Brewing, Sankt Gallen, and Shiga Kogen Beer, alongside dagashi and coffee in a relaxed local setting.
Hop BroIn Shimosuwa, the shop called 'Dagashi to Beer to Coffee no Mise Chiitoko Shoten' just tapped four fresh kegs today, and the lineup is strong.
MugiWhat! A place with candy, beer, and coffee all together? That's three hobbies crashing into one storefront!
Hop BroAnd it's open 10:00 to 22:00, pouring Minoh Beer, Kyoto Brewing, Sankt Gallen, and Shiga Kogen Beer with a serious tap lineup from morning on.
MugiOoh! If I'm still a beginner, which first pint should I start with?
Hop BroFor an easy start, go with Minoh Pale Ale. Kyoto Brewing's 'Yomigaeru Washi' is a Hoppy Kolsch too, so it's light but still nicely aromatic.
MugiHold on, Hoppy Kolsch sounds like you just cast a beer spell. Is that an actual explanation?
Hop BroIt is. Kolsch is a clean, easygoing ale, and 'hoppy' means extra hop aroma on top, so think crisp with aroma and very drinkable.
MugiOkay, got it! Then Sankt Gallen's Pineapple Ale is the summer chaos pick, right?
Hop BroExactly. It pushes pineapple instead of citrus, which makes it bright and playful, and Shiga Kogen's 'Sono Ju' is an anniversary IPA that gives the tasting run a bold finish.
MugiDagashi for snacks, draft at the counter, bottles to go, then coffee to reset... that's a perfect little detour. I'm officially thirsty now!
Chiitoko Shoten, a dagashi, beer, and coffee shop in Shimosuwa, Nagano, announced its 10:00-22:00 hours together with a four-beer draft lineup. The shop’s mix of nostalgic snacks, coffee, and craft beer gives it an easygoing neighborhood feel that works for both kids and adults.
The taps cover a broad range, from everyday pale ale to a fruit beer and a commemorative IPA.
- Minoh Beer "Pale Ale"
- Kyoto Brewing "Yomigaeru Washi ~Hoppy Kolsch~"
- Sankt Gallen "Pineapple Ale"
- Shiga Kogen Beer "Sono Ju ~No.10 Anniversary IPA~"
Among them, Sankt Gallen’s Pineapple Ale stands out as a seasonal pick for warm weather. The other beers lean toward versatile, food-friendly styles, while the anniversary IPA adds a stronger hop-focused option for comparison. In other words, it is a lineup that invites a small tasting session rather than a single-choice order.
The shop is run by a couple who moved to Shimosuwa from Tokyo, and its charm lies in being a casual stop where you can browse dagashi, drink a beer, and switch to coffee without changing the mood. Draft beer and bottled beer are both available for takeaway, so the experience can continue at home as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn Shimosuwa, the shop called 'Dagashi to Beer to Coffee no Mise Chiitoko Shoten' just tapped four fresh kegs today, and the lineup is strong.
MugiWhat! A place with candy, beer, and coffee all together? That's three hobbies crashing into one storefront!
Hop BroAnd it's open 10:00 to 22:00, pouring Minoh Beer, Kyoto Brewing, Sankt Gallen, and Shiga Kogen Beer with a serious tap lineup from morning on.
MugiOoh! If I'm still a beginner, which first pint should I start with?
Hop BroFor an easy start, go with Minoh Pale Ale. Kyoto Brewing's 'Yomigaeru Washi' is a Hoppy Kolsch too, so it's light but still nicely aromatic.
MugiHold on, Hoppy Kolsch sounds like you just cast a beer spell. Is that an actual explanation?
Hop BroIt is. Kolsch is a clean, easygoing ale, and 'hoppy' means extra hop aroma on top, so think crisp with aroma and very drinkable.
MugiOkay, got it! Then Sankt Gallen's Pineapple Ale is the summer chaos pick, right?
Hop BroExactly. It pushes pineapple instead of citrus, which makes it bright and playful, and Shiga Kogen's 'Sono Ju' is an anniversary IPA that gives the tasting run a bold finish.
MugiDagashi for snacks, draft at the counter, bottles to go, then coffee to reset... that's a perfect little detour. I'm officially thirsty now!
