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Sapporo Craft Beer Forest

Sapporo Craft Beer Forest is a drink event held in Sapporo, Hokkaido, usually around Early to mid July (the 2027 listing says early/mid July; exact dates not set). Check the official site for the next dates.

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A craft beer festival at a Sapporo ski area. In 2026 (July 11-12), 23 breweries took part: 7 from Hokkaido and 16 from elsewhere.

Dates

Dates
Usually held around Early to mid July (the 2027 listing says early/mid July; exact dates not set). Check the official site for the next dates.
Venue
Sapporo Bankei Ski Area / Sapporo, Hokkaido
Address
北海道札幌市中央区盤渓410
Admission and booking
2026: one-day ticket with 5 beer coupons 4,500 yen, with 11 coupons 8,000 yen, extra coupon 700 yen, non-alcohol ticket 1,000 yen.
  • A companion under 20 enters free with a non-alcohol ticket (drinks extra).

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Frequently asked questions

When is Sapporo Craft Beer Forest?

Usually held around Early to mid July (the 2027 listing says early/mid July; exact dates not set). Check the official site for the next dates.

Where is Sapporo Craft Beer Forest held?

It is held in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Sapporo Bankei Ski Area / 北海道札幌市中央区盤渓410

How much does Sapporo Craft Beer Forest cost?

2026: one-day ticket with 5 beer coupons 4,500 yen, with 11 coupons 8,000 yen, extra coupon 700 yen, non-alcohol ticket 1,000 yen.

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.

Information sources

Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.

Checked 2026-10-27

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Drink events in Hokkaido