Kirin Beer Factory Social Studies Field Trip
Overview of social studies field trips
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How to make a reservation
Please apply using the social studies field trip application form below.
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※We do not accept applications over the phone.
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※Social studies field trips are offered for elementary school social studies classes. Customers other than elementary school students (groups and individuals) should make a reservation for the regular factory tour.
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※Simply filling out the registration form does not complete your reservation. After submitting the form, you will receive an email from the Kirin Beer factory you requested. Your reservation will be complete only after the date and time of your visit are confirmed.
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※We will accept reservations in order during the opening hours of Kirin's factory tour.
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※Please note that it may take several days for us to respond after receiving your inquiry.
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※Reservations for social studies field trips can be made starting six months in advance.
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subject
This program is designed for third-grade elementary school students, but students from other grades are also welcome to participate.
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cost
free
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Tour contents
- 工場の概要・歴史
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We will learn about the factory's overview and history, including when the factory was built, what was there before, why it was built in this location, and how many school swimming pools it is equivalent to.
- 素材
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We will introduce the raw materials used to make our products: malt, hops, and water.
- Preparation
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You can tour the brewing room, which has large kettles where the raw materials are boiled, learn about the reuse of barley husks, and experience the wort before it becomes beer.
- 発酵・貯蔵
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This section explains the process from fermentation in large tanks to the completion of the product.
- package
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We will mainly introduce the canning process and discuss our environmental initiative of reducing the weight of the cans.
- factory workers
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We will use slides to introduce the employees and their jobs in the factory.
- Environmental Initiatives
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This section explains the environmental initiatives being implemented within the factory, such as solar power generation.
- Responsible Drinking Seminar - Social Studies Learning Version
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This content answers questions that elementary school students might have, such as "Why shouldn't children drink alcohol?" and "What are some things they shouldn't do once they turn 20 and are legally allowed to drink?"
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※The tour includes opportunities to sample grains and other grains, so please check and inform us in advance if you have any grain allergies. If anyone in your group has a grain allergy, the tour will be limited to the viewing only.
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※At the end of the tour, we will distribute "Kirin Tsuyoizo! Mutekids" and "Millet Biscuits" as souvenirs. Please check in advance if you have any wheat, milk, or soy allergies. If there are any people with allergies, we will change the contents.
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実施工場一覧
Kirin Beer Hokkaido Chitose Factory
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住所
〒066-8711
949-1 Kaminagato, Chitose City, Hokkaido -
Closed days
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (open on public holidays), during the New Year holidays, and on other occasional closures.
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Number of people
約80名
Kirin Beer Sendai Factory
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住所
〒983-0001
2-2-1 Minato, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture -
Closed days
Closed on Mondays (open on public holidays, closed the following day), during the New Year holidays, and on other occasional closures.
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Number of people
約120名
Kirin Beer Toride Factory
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住所
〒302-8502
188-1 Kuwahara, Toride City, Ibaraki Prefecture -
Closed days
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (open on public holidays), during the New Year holidays, and on other occasional closures.
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Number of people
約70名
Kirin Beer Kobe Factory
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住所
〒651-1516
2-1-1 Akamatsudai, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture -
Closed days
Closed on Mondays (open on public holidays, closed the following day), during the New Year holidays, and on other occasional closures.
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Number of people
約100名
Kirin Beer Okayama Factory
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住所
〒709-0895
678 Mantomi, Seto-cho, Higashi-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture -
Closed days
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (open on public holidays), during the New Year holidays, and on other occasional closures.
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Number of people
Up to 100 people
Kirin Beer Fukuoka Factory
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住所
〒838-0058
3601 Umada, Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture -
Closed days
Closed on Mondays (open on public holidays, closed the following day), during the New Year holidays, and on other occasional closures.
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Number of people
Up to 30 people
The process from application to completion of registration
About reservations
Applications for social studies field trips are accepted via the form below.
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Kirin factory tour general information desk
TEL:0570-055898(ナビダイヤル)
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※There is a call charge for using Navi Dial. Please follow the voice guidance and select a factory.
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※Navi Dial cannot be used from outside Japan. Please use the inquiry form.
Reception hours: 9:30am - 4:00pm (excluding closed days)
- ※Please be careful not to dial the wrong phone number.