A special experience only available at the factory. KIRIN ICHIBAN Shibori deliciousness experience tour

Point

Key points of KIRIN ICHIBAN Shibori Taste Experience Tour

POINT01
Enjoy the immersive experience
POINT02
A more multi-sensory experience
POINT03
The brewery draft master * pours the carefully selected "Ichiban Shibori" beer.
POINT04
We also offer a "pouring experience" using a Home Tap server.
  • Staff with the knowledge and skills to serve delicious draft beer (in-house qualifications)

Factory Tour Overview

  • Tour name

    A special experience only available at the factory. KIRIN ICHIBAN Shibori deliciousness experience tour

    • The packaging line in the factory may be stopped. If it is stopped, we will show you a video.

  • Tour start time

    10:00~15:00

  • Travel time

    Approximately 75 minutes (50 minutes for the factory tour, 25 minutes for tasting)

  • Capacity

    Maximum 25 people

    • For groups of 26 or more, please contact us by phone.
  • Participation fee

    Fee: 500 yen per person (20 years old and over)

    • Anyone over the age of 20 is required to pay the participation fee even if they do not sample the alcohol.
    • Free for those under 19
  • Closed days

    From June 1, 2024, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (open on public holidays, closed only the following Wednesday if both Monday and Tuesday are public holidays), closed over the New Year holidays (may also have temporary closures)

    • Closed on Mondays until May 31, 2024 (open on public holidays, closed the following weekday)
  • Tasting

    time

    Approximately 25 minutes

    Content

    You can sample three types of beer: "KIRIN ICHIBAN Beer," "KIRIN ICHIBAN Black Draft Beer," and "KIRIN ICHIBAN Premium."

    • Beer is served on tap.
    • Soft drinks are available for children and those who cannot sample alcoholic beverages.
    • Please note that the products available for tasting may be subject to change.

About reservations

Please check before booking

  • Those who plan to drive a car, bicycle, or motorcycle (including passengers) for the rest of the day after the tour, those under the age of 20, and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not permitted to sample alcoholic beverages such as beer. Soft drinks are available for those under the age of 20, and non-alcoholic beer-flavored drinks are available for those over the age of 20.
    *Alcohol will not be served even if you are pushing your bicycle home.
    *If you are found to be driving after drinking alcohol, we will report you to the police.
  • If you do not show up without contacting us to cancel, we may not be able to accept your future bookings.
  • If you have already made a reservation, please make a new reservation after the date of your previous reservation has passed. We appreciate your cooperation so that as many people as possible can visit.
  • To ensure that our customers can enjoy themselves safely, we may contact you by email or phone to confirm your reservation details. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Those under the age of 20 cannot visit alone. Please apply together with someone over the age of 20.
  • To ensure safety and hygiene within the factory, please refrain from visiting if you are not feeling well (if you have symptoms such as fever or diarrhea).
  • If the production line is suspended, we will provide information via video.
  • For hygiene reasons, please refrain from bringing in food and drinks. Also, please refrain from eating on the premises (including the gardens).
  • Please refrain from bringing pets (except for assistance dogs).
  • You may only participate in the same tour once per day.
  • We may be forced to close due to bad weather, natural disasters, etc. If we are to be closed, we will inform you in the "Notice to Customers" section at the top of the factory homepage, so please check.
  • Tours are only available in Japanese.

Reservation

  • If you have domain restrictions or settings set to block emails from spam filters on your mobile carrier's email, you may not receive the reservation confirmation email. Please make sure to specify the domain "kirin.co.jp" so that you can receive emails from that address.
  • If you are under 20 years old, please apply accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 20 or over.
  • Tours are only available in Japanese.
    The Brewery tour is provided in Japanese only.
    It's important to know.
    We only provide Japanese language guide for you to play.
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Kirin Beer Okayama Factory

678 Setomachi Mantomi, Higashi-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 709-0895 (Access here)

Kirin factory tour general information desk

TEL:0570-055898(ナビダイヤル)

  • There is a call charge for using Navi Dial. Please follow the voice guidance and select a factory.
  • Navi Dial cannot be used from outside Japan. Please use the inquiry form.

Reception hours: 9:30am - 4:00pm (excluding closed days)

Contact form here

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (open on public holidays, closed on the following Wednesday if both Monday and Tuesday are public holidays), closed during the New Year holidays, and occasional temporary closures
(Please check the calendar on the reservation screen for closing days.)

  • Please be careful not to dial the wrong phone number.

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