Kirin Beer
Shiga Factory/
Kirin Beverage
Shiga Factory

Events & News

September 19, 2025: A local event will be held at the Kirin Shiga Factory during the Omi Railway Gacha Festival on October 12, 2025!
October 8, 2020: Connecting hop producing areas with factory tours! IoA factory tours open to the public
July 20, 2020: Fun for parents and children!! Remote social studies field trip open to the public

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Take a tour

This tour allows you to experience the secret behind the deliciousness of Kirin Afternoon Tea. With powerful images and unique features, it is enjoyable for both adults and children.

The production line can be seen from the course!

Have fun exploring while experiencing it!

"Kirin Gogo-no-Kocha Tour" only offers soft drinks as tastings.

Want to know more about the tour?

Afternoon Tea Tour Special Page

Introducing the highlights of the Afternoon Tea Tour

Factory tour overview

This tour allows you to experience the secret behind the deliciousness of Kirin Beverage's flagship product, "Kirin Afternoon Tea." You will also learn about how PET bottled products are made and the social contribution activities that are carried out through "Kirin Afternoon Tea."

Duration: Approximately 90 minutes (including 20 minutes for tasting)

free

I want to go on a social studies field trip

For elementary school social studies

Travel time: Approximately 90 minutes

free

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This is a social studies program for elementary school students.

The elementary school will be connected to the Kirin Beverage Shiga Factory online, and the event will provide a guided tour of how Kirin Afternoon Tea is made, primarily through video and some live streaming.

Travel time: Approximately 60 minutes

free

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This is a social studies program for elementary school students.

For those not studying social studies in elementary school, please click here.

This is a remote social studies field trip where you can experience how Kirin Afternoon Tea is made by answering quizzes in your field trip notebook.

Travel time: Approximately 45 minutes

free

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Anyone can watch it.
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This content was filmed at Kirin Beverage Shonan Factory.

Factory tour reservations

Reservation page

Confirmation and cancellation of reservation

Play, see, buy

There are also photo spots within the observation facility.

Lush green gardens on the factory grounds

You can take commemorative photos with the brewing kettle in the background.

We have a selection of Kirin factory tour exclusive items that are extremely popular as souvenirs.

Kirin Factory Shop