With the current craft beer (microbrewery) trend, more and more breweries in Shizuoka Prefecture have been developing their own original beers using the local water and ingredients.
Starting with long-established breweries such as Gotemba Kogen Beer and Baird Beer, which have led the microbrewery trend from early on, there are a variety of unique breweries such as Hansharo Beer , named after the Nirayama Hansharo (Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace), a registered World Heritage site, Numazu Craft and Mt. Fuji Brewing which are brewed using spring water from Mt. Fuji.
When visiting Shizuoka Prefecture, we hope you will enjoy these specialty beers made with the natural blessings of the region.
○Izu Area
[Baird Beer] Baird Brewery Gardens Shuzenji (Izu City)
Baird Beer is brewed at a brewery built on the banks of the clear Kano River in Shuzenji, Izu City. In the tasting room on the third floor of the brewery, you can enjoy around 20 kinds of beer full of artisanal love.
In addition to the beer deck that offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, the brewery has a gift store, and a view of the lower level where visitors can watch the beer brewing process.
Outside, in front of the brewery, on the west side of the Kano River, there are outdoor tables where you can relax with your pets. There is also a campground attached to the site, so why not spend a luxurious time tasting delicious beer while taking in the beautiful surrounding natural scenery?
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[Hansharo Beer] Hansharo Beer Restaurant Homura (Izunokuni City)
Located next to the Nirayama Hansharo (Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace), a registered World Heritage site, Hansharo Beer brews both standard beers with a historical theme and a variety of limited edition beers.
The “Hansharo Beer Restaurant Homura,” located next to the brewery, offers charcoal-grilled made with local ingredients!
There is also an open terrace overlooking the reverberatory furnace, so you can enjoy a nice refreshing glass of beer with delicious charcoal-grilled dishes such as meat and seafood while admiring the World Heritage site?
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[Wind Valley Beer] Dairy Kingdom Oratche (Kannami Town)
At Dairy Kingdom, beer is brewed using natural water from the Fuji-Hakone mountain range drawn from a 300-meter-deep well on the property and locally grown organic barley.
Because the beer is not heat-treated or filtered, it contains active beer yeast, which is known as a health food, and boasts a rich flavor.
At the restaurant, you can also enjoy dishes made with fresh vegetables and dairy products grown at Orache Farm.
There is also terrace seating available for visitors with pets.
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[Numazu Craft] Numazu Craft Tasting Room (Numazu City)
Numazu Craft is brewed using water from the Kakita River, one of the three clearest streams in Japan. Under the concept of “Slow Beer, Slow Life,” they brew delicious, high-quality beer.
At the tasting room, located near Senbon Matsubara overlooking Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji, ten fresh, original beers on tap are served all year round.
Food is not offered here, so you can bring your own food and beverages to enjoy.
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○Fuji Area
[Gotemba Kogen Beer] Gotemba Kogen Toki no Sumika Grand Table, Restaurant Mugibatake (Gotemba City)
At Gotemba Kogen Toki no Sumika , beer is brewed using subterranean water from Mt. Fuji, and at the two restaurants on the premises, visitors can taste beer fresh from servers directly connected to the brewery.
The “Grand Table ” offers a variety of creative cuisine, including generous portions of grilled dishes and authentic Neapolitan pizza baked in a wood-fired oven. Also, the buffet-style restaurant “Mugibatake ” offers more than 40 all-you-can-eat dishes, including steaks and seafood rice bowls, as well as six types of craft beer.
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[Mt. Fuji Brewing] Mt. Fuji Brewing (Fujinomiya City)
At “Mt. Fuji Brewing,” located next to the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine , clear, gentle beer made with spring water from Mt. Fuji is brewed on-site.
Just like the water from the springs of Mt. Fuji, which has been flowing out the earth over a long period of time, a great deal of time and effort is put into creating a refreshing taste!
You can also see the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine and the Kanda River through the windows of the restaurant.
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○Central Area
[West Coast Brewing] WCB Taproom (Shizuoka City)
West Coast Brewing, located near the Mochimune Fishing Port in Shizuoka City, started brewing beer in June 2019, producing a variety of beers, mainly IPAs.
The taproom serves freshly brewed beer, so you can enjoy the luxury of enjoying craft beer while feeling the gentle sea breeze in the port town of Mochimune.
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[Aoi Brewing] The Pint Shack (Shizuoka City)
Aoi Brewing was the first company to start brewing craft beer in Shizuoka City, and their wide range of beers, which people say you never get tired of drinking, can be enjoyed at the Pint Shack, a beer stand inside the Den Bill building located just a 5-minute walk from Shizuoka Station.
It’s a great place to stop by for a break from shopping, to meet someone, or hop in after dinner, when you feel like having a little more to drink, or even just for one drink.
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○Western Area
[Kakegawa Beer] Bucket Here (Kakegawa City)
Kakegawa Beer is brewed by “Kakegawa Farm Brewing,” where artisans who have studied the art of making beer in Belgium incorporate local specialties such as Beni Hoppe strawberries and hojicha (roasted green tea) into their brews.
At Bucket Here, a directly operated beer pub, ten different beers can be enjoyed at any given time.
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[Hamamatsu Beer] Mein Schloss (Hamamatsu City)
Mein Schloss is an authentic beer restaurant located inside a building reminiscent of an old German castle, and four kinds of beers are brewed here on a regular basis based on the “Reinheitsgebot” (also known as the beer purity law) a series of regulations written in Germany limiting the ingredients in beer. In addition, they also offer one or two additional types of beer depending on the season.
The menu features a wide variety of dishes including German cuisine, so you can enjoy an international meal while sipping on beer.
