Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery Announces March Operating Schedule and Spring-Limited "Sakura SAKELager" Release
Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery (Fukushima) announced its March business days and event appearance information at 3:37 p.m. on March 1, 2026. On March 20, it will release its equinox-limited beer, "Sakura SAKELager." In addition to external events in Tokyo and Sendai, the adjacent campground is also scheduled to reopen on April 1.
Hop BroBreaking news: Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery in Fukushima has released its March schedule and will launch the spring-limited "Sakura SAKELager" on March 20!
MugiWait! The name sounds so spring-like! Is SAKELager sake? Or lager? Which is it?
Hop BroGood question. It's usually designed more like a lager, with sake yeast and Japanese nuances incorporated. So the image is: crisp and easy to drink, but with a gentle Japanese character!
MugiJapanese character? What even is that! You're suddenly a poet! But since it's sakura, is this basically a cherry-blossom-viewing beer?
Hop BroExactly. Since it's being released on the spring equinox, it gets you ahead of cherry blossom season. And Miyakoji's strength is using its own hops grown in Tamura City, so it's the kind of brewery that bottles the aroma of the region right into the glass.
MugiWow, local hops sound kind of romantic! If I go there in March, can I drink it anytime?
Hop BroThe brewery is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed on Thursdays, and draft beer is only available on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. So be careful not to go on a weekday and collapse to your knees because "the tap is... gone..."!
MugiI can see a future where I collapse to my knees! What about events? Is there a chance for Tokyo folks too?
Hop BroThere is. March 5 in Akasaka, March 8 in Shibuya for the Nine Tohoku Breweries event, and on March 21 there's a tap takeover by ENN x Hop Japan in Sendai. The lineup served varies by venue, so you absolutely need to check ahead of time.
MugiWow, I want to keep up with all of March! And the attached campground reopens on April 1, right? I already want to spend the day outside and toast with Sakura SAKELager at night!
Hop BroThat's the perfect plan. Then let's open a "Sakura SAKELager" on March 20 and drink spring a little early!
Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery, rooted in Tamura, Fukushima, Japan's hop-producing region, has announced its March lineup. Its operator, HOP JAPAN, also states on its official website that it is committed to crafting beer using its own hops grown in Tamura City, and this announcement is notable for offering many opportunities to experience that local character.
March Operating and Release Information
- Brewery hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed Thursdays)
- Draft beer service: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays only
- March 20: "Sakura SAKELager" release
Timed to the spring equinox, "Sakura SAKELager" is the main seasonal topic for March. Ahead of cherry blossom-viewing season, it offers an early taste of spring.
Main Event Appearances This Month
- March 5: Tamura event (Akasaka)
- March 8: Gathering of Nine Tohoku Breweries (Shibuya)
- March 21: ENN x Hop Japan (Sendai, tap takeover)
With a focus on the local Fukushima area, the brewery will also create touchpoints in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Sendai. The available beers and service formats vary by event, so it is best to check the organizer's information before attending.
Facility and Direct Store Updates
The Hop Garden Auto Campground attached to the brewery is scheduled to reopen on April 1, 2026. In addition, guidance is being provided for the direct stores "BeerRestaurant Koriyama" and "Taproom Iwaki," making March a month in which you can follow HOP JAPAN's beers across the local area, city events, and directly operated stores.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Miyakoji Hop Garden Brewery in Fukushima has released its March schedule and will launch the spring-limited "Sakura SAKELager" on March 20!
MugiWait! The name sounds so spring-like! Is SAKELager sake? Or lager? Which is it?
Hop BroGood question. It's usually designed more like a lager, with sake yeast and Japanese nuances incorporated. So the image is: crisp and easy to drink, but with a gentle Japanese character!
MugiJapanese character? What even is that! You're suddenly a poet! But since it's sakura, is this basically a cherry-blossom-viewing beer?
Hop BroExactly. Since it's being released on the spring equinox, it gets you ahead of cherry blossom season. And Miyakoji's strength is using its own hops grown in Tamura City, so it's the kind of brewery that bottles the aroma of the region right into the glass.
MugiWow, local hops sound kind of romantic! If I go there in March, can I drink it anytime?
Hop BroThe brewery is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed on Thursdays, and draft beer is only available on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. So be careful not to go on a weekday and collapse to your knees because "the tap is... gone..."!
MugiI can see a future where I collapse to my knees! What about events? Is there a chance for Tokyo folks too?
Hop BroThere is. March 5 in Akasaka, March 8 in Shibuya for the Nine Tohoku Breweries event, and on March 21 there's a tap takeover by ENN x Hop Japan in Sendai. The lineup served varies by venue, so you absolutely need to check ahead of time.
MugiWow, I want to keep up with all of March! And the attached campground reopens on April 1, right? I already want to spend the day outside and toast with Sakura SAKELager at night!
Hop BroThat's the perfect plan. Then let's open a "Sakura SAKELager" on March 20 and drink spring a little early!
