Kirin Beer
Shiga Factory/
Kirin Beverage
Shiga Factory

How to enjoy the factory

Take a tour

  • Wort will be served in paper cups

See, learn, and taste. This tour is perfect for beer lovers, as it allows you to fully experience the dedication and deliciousness of KIRIN ICHIBAN Draft Beer.

  • The contents may be changed due to circumstances.

Our factory tour guide will introduce you to the secret behind the deliciousness of KIRIN ICHIBAN Draft Beer.

You will be able to see the brewing kettle where KIRIN ICHIBAN draft beer is actually produced.

Experience the deliciousness of KIRIN ICHIBAN, delivered directly from the factory.

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.

Experience

Kirin Home Tap "Server Exhibition" and "Tasting Experience Event *" currently being held at Kirin Beer Factory

For those who sign a contract with the factory, we offer factory-exclusive benefits.

*Some factories do not offer tasting sessions.

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Kirin Beer Shiga Factory / Kirin Beverage Shiga Factory

1600 Binmanji, Taga-cho, Inukami-gun, Shiga Prefecture, 522-0342 (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 (open on public holidays, closed the following weekday), closed during the New Year holidays and other irregular 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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