Yase Eiden Station Craft Beer Festival: Who Pours on Which Day 2026

Why You Should Visit

For three days, Yase-Hieizanguchi — the last stop on the Eizan Railway — turns into a beer hall. The platform under its 1925 timber roof becomes the "Beer Home", and a train parked at the platform becomes the "Beer Train", so you can drink a local beer sitting in a train seat. Ten breweries and sake sellers from Kyoto and nearby rotate across the three days, with six food stalls open throughout. The station sits between Mt. Hiei and the Takano River, so evenings are cool. Entry is free; you pay only for what you drink and eat.

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

Line-ups follow the planned list in the official flyer (PDF) and may change.

Essentials

location

Yase-Hieizanguchi Station, Eizan Railway — the "Beer Home" on platform 2 and the "Beer Train" on board

period

September 4, 2026 (Fri) - September 6, 2026 (Sun)

Time

Fri 4 Sep 17:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) / Sat 5 and Sun 6 Sep 12:00–18:00 (last order 17:30)

cost

Free entry; food and drink are charged separately. The original beer glass is 2,000 yen (tax incl.), limited to 150 per day, and buyers get 50 yen off every drink.

Links

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Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)

access

The venue is the station itself: get off at Yase-Hieizanguchi, the last stop on the Eizan Railway Eizan Line (direct from Demachiyanagi). There is no parking at the venue, so switch to public transport even if you drive part of the way.

NOTE

Breweries and sake sellers — 10 in total, rotating

Sep 4 and 5: Ichijoji Brewery Kyoto / Yamaoka Saketen / FUJINOMORI BEER&C / Tanba-Sasayama Zigzag Brewery / Woodmill Brewery Kyoto / Kyoto Beer Lab
Sep 6: Ichijoji Brewery Kyoto / Yamaoka Saketen / Kyoto Arashiyama Brewery / CRAFT BANK / Yamorido / Kotokoto Beer

Food — 6 stalls, all three days

Special Week / Miyako Panda / Shokujidokoro Shichifuku / Mori no Hitoyasumi / Inoten Gyoza / Fukudori karaage

On the day

Cancelled in stormy weather
No alcohol sales to anyone under 20; bring photo ID
No smoking on site; bringing your own alcohol is not allowed

Contact

075-600-2865 / kyoto.cas.promotion@gmail.com

*The line-up may change.

Also on the day

The beer glass differs in volume from previous years, so glasses brought from home cannot be used
No smoking on site or anywhere in the station
Anyone visibly intoxicated may be refused entry, and entry may be limited when crowded
No parking

Organisers

Host: Eizan Electric Railway / Cooperation: Ichijoji Brewery Kyoto / Operations: JOIN US JAPAN

FAQ

Is there an entry fee?

Entry is free — you only pay for what you eat and drink. The original beer glass (2,000 yen, 150 per day) also gets you 50 yen off every drink.

Does it run in the rain?

The platform is roofed and the Beer Train is indoors, but the event is cancelled in stormy weather. Check the Eizan Railway website on the day.

Can I go by car?

There is no parking at the venue, and it is a drinking event — take the Eizan Railway to Yase-Hieizanguchi.

Can I bring children?

There is no age limit for entry and six food stalls are on site, but alcohol is not sold to anyone under 20 and photo ID is required. The venue is non-smoking.

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