“Kyoto Yugawari Craft Beer Eve Festival 2026” to Be Held at Kyoto City Hall Plaza
On April 25 and 26, 2026, “Kyoto Yugawari Craft Beer Eve Festival 2026” will be held at Kyoto City Hall Plaza. Admission is free, and craft beer from eight breweries plus three food trucks will gather. Tasting sets will also be available, making it easy to enjoy a drink in springtime Kyoto.
Hop BroThe eve festival kicks off at Kyoto City Hall Plaza. On April 25 and 26, 2026, free admission will turn the spring city center into a beer venue all at once.
MugiWait, free admission and eight breweries!? If I pass by that, my whole "just taking a quick look" plan is absolutely going to collapse!
Hop BroExactly. With breweries like OUR BREWING, KYOTO NUDE BREWERY, and Ichijoji Brewery, a total of eight breweries from Kyoto and beyond will be there.
MugiWait, what is a tasting set? If I drink four pours, I feel like I'll sit down before I can even talk about the flavor!
Hop BroIt's designed for tasting little by little, with four 150 ml pours and an original plate. Since you can work your way through it lightly, it's easy to compare in small amounts.
MugiI see! And there's food too? If it's only beer, my stomach is going to go into "business suspended" mode!
Hop BroThat’s covered by three food trucks: HOT DOG BASE, Additive-Free Takoyaki Kohaku, and Gori’s Kitchen. Being able to snack while walking around is the strength of an outdoor event.
MugiBut "yugawari" means after a bath, right? Even though this is Kyoto, now my brain is in hot-spring mode!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The article also brings up Tendo Brewery (Ichiraku) in Yamagata. Beers like a drink that fits after bathing, such as "Sei-Sakurabo" and "Mr. A," come to mind.
MugiSo in other words, it’s a spring drink near the station! If I stop by after work, I’m pretty sure I’d excuse it by saying, "It’s the eve festival today, so it can’t be helped!"
Hop BroExactly. It’s just a short walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway, so it’s perfect for stopping by between sightseeing plans too. Pairing it with the spring air and drinking freshly made beer outdoors would be amazing.
MugiWhoa, I can’t take it anymore, I want to drink! April 25 and 26, a post-bath-style beer in Kyoto, is basically calling my name!
In the spring of Kyoto, the eve festival that lets you enjoy craft beer with a post-bath feeling is back. Maisonette Co., Ltd. will hold “Kyoto Yugawari Craft Beer Eve Festival 2026” on April 25 and 26 at Kyoto City Hall Plaza, ahead of the main event, “Kyoto Yugawari Craft Beer Festival 2026,” which will take place on May 2 and 3 at the futsal court next to Fushimi Chikara no Yu in Fushimi.
Eight breweries will set up at the venue, centered on local Kyoto makers. OUR BREWING, KYOTO NUDE BREWERY, Ichijoji Brewery, Woodmill Brewery Kyoto, Kyoto Arashiyama Brewery, Yamorido, Aldea Yamashiro Beers, and Free Spirits Brewing will all be there, and in addition to individual servings, tasting sets featuring four 150 ml pours and an original plate will also be sold. Food will be handled by three trucks: HOT DOG BASE, Additive-Free Takoyaki Kohaku, and Gori’s Kitchen, creating a setup where visitors can browse around while snacking on light dishes that pair well with beer.
When thinking about the compatibility of "yugawari" and beer, Tendo Brewery (Ichiraku), a brewpub in Tendo Onsen in Yamagata, also comes to mind. Located inside the hot spring inn Yumoto Ichiraku, the brewery is known for beers such as "Sei-Sakurabo (Saint Cherry)," made with cherries, and "Mr. A," which highlights the aroma of soba. Guests staying there can enjoy draft beer fresh from the tank after bathing in the hot springs. Bottled sales are also available, making it appealing to take a drink along on your journey.
The Kyoto eve festival can be seen as an event where you can experience the appeal of a beer that makes you want to drink it after bathing, right in the middle of the city. Since it is located just steps from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway, it is easy to stop by after work or in between sightseeing. For anyone who wants to casually enjoy freshly brewed beer and the openness of the outdoors in springtime Kyoto, this is a noteworthy event.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe eve festival kicks off at Kyoto City Hall Plaza. On April 25 and 26, 2026, free admission will turn the spring city center into a beer venue all at once.
MugiWait, free admission and eight breweries!? If I pass by that, my whole "just taking a quick look" plan is absolutely going to collapse!
Hop BroExactly. With breweries like OUR BREWING, KYOTO NUDE BREWERY, and Ichijoji Brewery, a total of eight breweries from Kyoto and beyond will be there.
MugiWait, what is a tasting set? If I drink four pours, I feel like I'll sit down before I can even talk about the flavor!
Hop BroIt's designed for tasting little by little, with four 150 ml pours and an original plate. Since you can work your way through it lightly, it's easy to compare in small amounts.
MugiI see! And there's food too? If it's only beer, my stomach is going to go into "business suspended" mode!
Hop BroThat’s covered by three food trucks: HOT DOG BASE, Additive-Free Takoyaki Kohaku, and Gori’s Kitchen. Being able to snack while walking around is the strength of an outdoor event.
MugiBut "yugawari" means after a bath, right? Even though this is Kyoto, now my brain is in hot-spring mode!
Hop BroThat’s what makes it interesting. The article also brings up Tendo Brewery (Ichiraku) in Yamagata. Beers like a drink that fits after bathing, such as "Sei-Sakurabo" and "Mr. A," come to mind.
MugiSo in other words, it’s a spring drink near the station! If I stop by after work, I’m pretty sure I’d excuse it by saying, "It’s the eve festival today, so it can’t be helped!"
Hop BroExactly. It’s just a short walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway, so it’s perfect for stopping by between sightseeing plans too. Pairing it with the spring air and drinking freshly made beer outdoors would be amazing.
MugiWhoa, I can’t take it anymore, I want to drink! April 25 and 26, a post-bath-style beer in Kyoto, is basically calling my name!
