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Hita-Hiko Line Brewery Tour by BRT

Hita-Hiko Line Brewery Tour by BRT is a drink event held in Hita and Toho, Oita. No upcoming edition is confirmed.

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This year's edition has ended

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A series of brewery open days along the Hita-Hiko Line BRT, with a different brewery each Sunday in western Oita and Toho Village, Fukuoka.

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Dates

Dates: This year's edition has ended
Venue: Oimatsu, Inoue, Kuncho and Kataoka breweries / Hita and Toho, Oita
Admission and booking: Free to take part.
Official site: https://www.crossroadfukuoka.jp/event/15518

In 2026, one brewery opened each Sunday: April 5, 12, 19 and 26 (e.g. Oimatsu on April 5, 10:00-15:00; Kataoka on April 26).
Mostly in Oita Prefecture, including one brewery in Toho Village, Fukuoka. Organised by an executive committee based at the Oita Western Regional Bureau.

You must be 20 or over to drink in Japan. If you are driving, you cannot taste. Dates, venues and prices can change, and events can be cancelled. Always check the official site before you go.

Breweries and distilleries nearby

Shochu

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Sanwa Shurui Hita Distillery

Hita, Oita

Visitors can see working mash tanks and stills, and taste undiluted and aged spirits in the tasting corner. Admission is free.

Booking: Check the official site

Overview of the Sapporo Breweries Kyushu Hita Brewery

Beer

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Sapporo Breweries Kyushu Hita Brewery

Hita, Oita

Besides a guided brewery tour that explains the process step by step, there are the Sapporo Theater and a special Black Label tour. The brewery tour is announced as starting on 28 January 2026.

Booking: Reservation required

Beer

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VATTEN BREWING

Oguni, Kumamoto

A taproom at the brewery serving its house-brewed craft beer.

Booking: Check the official site

Frequently asked questions

When is Hita-Hiko Line Brewery Tour by BRT?

This year's edition has ended

Where is Hita-Hiko Line Brewery Tour by BRT held?

It is held in Hita and Toho, Oita. Oimatsu, Inoue, Kuncho and Kataoka breweries

How much does Hita-Hiko Line Brewery Tour by BRT cost?

Free to take part.

Can minors or drivers take part?

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Do not drink if you are driving: use public transport or let a non-drinker drive. Venues may set their own age limits for entry, so check the official site.