Hikone Beer Kojinyama Brewery
Hikone Beer Kojinyama Brewery (Hikone, Shiga) is a place to visit for beer. Booking: No reservation needed. Guidance in English: Check the official site.
A craft brewery at the foot of Mt. Kojin. The shop sells bottled beer and serves glasses and tasting sets, which can be enjoyed on the lawn or terrace.
How to visit
- Location
- Hikone, Shiga
- Address
- 滋賀県彦根市石寺町1853
- Booking
- No reservation needed
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Check the official site for the fee
Good to know
- Only nuts are served as food; soft drinks and outside food are allowed, outside alcohol is not. A dog run is on site.
- Opening days and hours vary by season; winter days are announced on the official site (December 2024: Mon and Thu-Sun/holidays, 11:00-17:00). Check the official site before visiting.
- The brewery is far from JR stations; the official site suggests the reservation-based shared taxi (Ai-no-ri Taxi) among other options.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Hikone Beer Kojinyama Brewery?
No reservation is needed.
Is guidance in English available at Hikone Beer Kojinyama Brewery?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Hikone Beer Kojinyama Brewery cost?
We could not confirm the fee. Please check the official site.
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
Sources
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