Baeren Brewery (Kitayama Plant)
Baeren Brewery (Kitayama Plant) (Morioka, Iwate) is a place to visit for beer. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Economy free (for under-20s), Business 600 yen (one glass of beer or non-alcoholic drink), First 1,200 yen (30 minutes of unlimited drinks after the tour)..
A roughly 20-minute staff-guided tour of the Kitayama plant with three options: free, one drink, or 30 minutes of unlimited drinks.
Baeren Brewery (Morioka, Iwate)
Photo: GENMEI Japan / CC BY-SA 3.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedHow to visit
- Location
- Morioka, Iwate
- Address
- 岩手県盛岡市北山1丁目3-31
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Economy free (for under-20s), Business 600 yen (one glass of beer or non-alcoholic drink), First 1,200 yen (30 minutes of unlimited drinks after the tour).
Good to know
- About 20 minutes. Weekdays only, starting at 10:30 and 14:00, up to 10 people per session.
- Book through the official request form at least 4 days ahead, up to 60 days out. Weekends and holidays cannot be selected.
- Under-20s in a group take the Economy course. No specific guidance for drivers is stated.
- The route has steps and no elevator; not barrier-free. Some areas are dimly lit.
- The official page carries both a booking form and a notice of suspension, so current availability is unconfirmed. Tours were suspended from 14 to 25 Sep 2026. The Shizukuishi plant does not accept visitors.
- The company page lists business hours of 9:30-17:30 (the web shop is closed on weekends). Tour slots are listed separately for weekdays at 10:30 and 14:00.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Baeren Brewery (Kitayama Plant)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Baeren Brewery (Kitayama Plant)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Baeren Brewery (Kitayama Plant) cost?
Fee: Economy free (for under-20s), Business 600 yen (one glass of beer or non-alcoholic drink), First 1,200 yen (30 minutes of unlimited drinks after the tour)..
Can I take part in a tasting if I'm driving?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you are driving you cannot taste. Use public transport or a taxi, or let someone who is not drinking drive.
Information sources
Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.
Checked 2026-10-27
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