Sapporo Beer Museum

4.2 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Museum・Point Of Interest・Establishment

Sapporo Beer Museum, nestled in the heart of Sapporo, offers a unique journey through the rich history of one of Japan's most beloved beers. Established in an iconic red-brick building that once served as a sugar factory in 1890, this museum is not just a tribute to Sapporo Beer but a testament to the evolution of beer making in Japan. Since its transformation, the museum has attracted visitors from around the globe, eager to explore the legacy of the 1876 Kaitakushi business and the intricate process of brewing beer.

What makes the Sapporo Beer Museum stand out is its dedication to educating visitors about the beer-making process, from its humble beginnings to the modern-day techniques that produce the crisp, refreshing taste of Sapporo Beer. After wandering through the informative displays and absorbing the museum's history, guests are treated to a delightful experience - beer tasting. Here, you can sample various Sapporo beers, a perfect way to cap off your visit.

Whether you're a beer aficionado or simply curious about Japan's brewing heritage, the Sapporo Beer Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of beer. It’s more than just a museum; it’s an experience that leaves you with a deeper appreciation for the craft of brewing.

Hours:

11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Closed:

Mondays

Available:

All year, except for the closure days mentioned

Minimum Age:

All ages are welcome to visit, but alcohol tasting is limited to visitors aged 20 and over

Fees:

Admission to the museum is free

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Phone

+81 11-748-1876

Website

www.sapporobeer.jp

The area

Address

9-chōme-1-1 Kita 7 Jōhigashi, Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 065-8633, Japan

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What other travelers are saying about Sapporo Beer Museum

Tl;dr: would recommend a bit of history for the beer lovers. Being in Sapporo, and enjoy drinking beer, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Sapporo beer museum. It was easy to get to from Sapporo station or you could get a taxi from Sapporo city central for around ¥1500. The museum tour is free, and although the guided tour is only in Japanese, you could either go to their website to get the English, Korean, or Mandarin translations, or we later found that they have the printed version of the translation at each station. It was a small and simple museum with no fancy interactive media. Once we got to the souvenir shops, we found some items are very expensive. Fridge magnets were ¥800, more expensive than beer glasses! We then went to the tasting beer hall and got the tasting paddle for ¥1000. Although busy, we didn't have to wait to get a table. We didn't have the chance to try the beer garden as it was getting dark and had to head off for dinner.

Jonathan Widartawan

Oct 11, 2024

A fun experience at Sapporo Beer Museum. We did the self guided tour because the paid tour was sold out, but the self guided was perfectly fine. They have English, Korean and Japanese cards to read from at every section of interest. At the end of the tour you line up to try the beer out. The sitting area has a maximum time if 30 minutes, but we took a little longer and it wasn't an issue. It's 1,000 yen each for a flight of 3 beers. It was fun to compare the different beers. Enjoy!

Canadian Traveller (CanadianTraveller)

Sep 24, 2024

Stunning complex. Multiple buildings clustered nearby together. The museum structure was encased in russet and gold foliage. Delightfully striking. Free tour which was not having much English info, but pricey tastings to enjoy if wanted. I had number 3 beer. Delicious. Served nice and cold. Enjoyed coming here.

Jj Jj

Oct 31, 2024

Nice place to spend an hour or so. The location is conveniently located near Sapporo Station. There is a free tour and a paid tour and we did the free tour. The free tour has an accompanying English pdf which you can use to follow along the museum. It's an interesting introduction into the history of the beer. At the end of the museum, there is a beer tasting hall with a few options if you don't drink beer. The vending machine accepts cash and credit. There is also a gift shop which sells the beer from the tasting hall, among other options. There are also shirts, bags, stickers, beer souviners, etc.

Jerusha Chua

Nov 1, 2024

Had an amazing experience at Sapporo Beer Museum. If you are fan and interested in Beer, this is the place to go. I booked the premium tour which I can definitely recommend. For a premium tour It's not expensive, about 1000 yen. There is only a Japanese guide but you can hire a English audio guide with it. My tip would be is to book the tour we extra time to explore the museum on your own afterwards. With the tour you will also get a tasting and a demonstration of how to pour a Sapporo beer. The shop is also really nice and has a tax free option. Definitely recommend visiting when in Hokkaido.