Sapporo Beer Museum

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Central Sapporo (Around Sapporo Station - Odori)Area

Sapporo Beer Museum, located to the east of Sapporo Station, is the only museum in Japan where you can learn about the history of Japanese beer. Admission to the museum is free, but the paid tour (about 50 minutes) is recommended if you have the time. You can learn about the history of Sapporo Beer with the powerful 6K wide-screen theater and easy-to-understand guide. Also you can only sample the “Fukkokuban Sapporo-sei Bakushu” (Reproduced Sapporo Beer) that recreates the flavor at the time of Sapporo Beer's establishment as well as the iconic Black Label Sapporo Beer on the paid tour. Reservations through the website are required.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Sapporoshi Higashi-ku Kitashichijouhigashi 9-1-1 Map
Area: Central Sapporo (Around Sapporo Station - Odori) Area
Phone: 0117481876
Hours: 11:00-18:00(Latest entry17:30)
Closed: Monday(The next day if it's a public holiday), New Year's Holiday, Extra Days closed
Fees: [Tour fee] Free

[Premium Tour]
[General (over 20 years old)]
1,000 yen
[Junior High School Students-under 20 years old]

500 yen
[Elementary School Students below]Free
※Advance reservation required
Parking Lot: Available
※6 hours free for museum users
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Note: * There is a smoking room, but it cannot be used at present to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections.
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

Not much to see, but still worth a visit. Easy access from Sapporo station via bus.

Reviewed : 2023.05.29

This old Sapporo beer facility is like 70% a historical site, 30% a museum. The place tells a somewhat interesting story on how the Japanese started brewing beer in Hokkaido, showcases some...
This was so interesting

Reviewed : 2023.04.19

We very much enjoyed the museum. The history, the labels, the advertising campaigns over the years was fabulous. Also, being able to sample beer which is not available in North America was very was...
Beer tasting ends at 4pm

Reviewed : 2023.04.18

The beer museum can be approached by bus or JR from anywhere in the city of Sapporo. Since it is a famous tourist attraction, so many people come visit it. The buildings looks nice. The free & self...