The Sapporo Beer Museum is Japan's only museum dedicated to beer, housed in a red-brick building erected in 1890 as a sugar factory and later used as a brewery. It traces the history of Sapporo Beer and Japan's brewing industry, and sits right next to the Sapporo Beer Garden. Marking the brand's 150th anniversary, it reopened after a renovation on July 1, 2026, which significantly changed its admission and pricing, so check the latest details before visiting.
Exhibits tracing Sapporo Beer's story back to 1876 and the birth of Japan's brewing industry
The historic red-brick architecture itself, crowned by the iconic large red star logo
A renovation-added theater film and multilingual audio guide (including Korean) to deepen the experience
Paid tasting spaces (Star Hall / lounge) where you can sample beers such as Sapporo Classic
Guided tours offering special pours, including limited reproduction beers
Good to know
RulesAs of the July 1, 2026 renovation, free admission ended and entry is now paid. Self-guided admission is around ¥1,000 for adults (about ¥700 for Hokkaido residents), and guided tours around ¥2,000 including admission, but confirm current fees before you go.
RulesGuided/premium tours that include tastings require advance reservation and often sell out on weekends. Bookings typically open about 4 weeks before the desired date, so reserve early once your plans are set.
SafetyJapan's legal drinking age is 20 and you may be asked for ID. Visitors under 20, drivers, and pregnant or nursing guests are served soft drinks instead of alcohol.
RulesCheck closing days and hours. After the renewal it runs nearly year-round, but expect closures such as December 31 plus occasional maintenance days; hours are generally 11:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30) — verify the latest.
MannersTime in the tasting area may be limited, and drunken disruption or damaging property is unacceptable. Never drive after drinking — Japan enforces drink-driving laws very strictly.
Practical info
About an 8-minute walk from the North Exit of Naebo Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line, or roughly 10 minutes from Higashi-Kuyakusho-mae subway station. Free parking is available but can be busy in peak season. Always confirm fees, hours, reservations, and closures on the official site.
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