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Kirin Brewery Fukuoka Factory

Kirin Brewery Fukuoka Factory (Asakura, Fukuoka) is a place to visit for beer. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Ichiban Shibori Deliciousness Experience Tour: JPY 1,000 incl. tax (age 20 and over). KIRIN ICHIBAN Shibori Experience: JPY 3,000 incl. tax (age 20 and over only)..

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A reservation-based tour of the brewery that makes Kirin Ichiban Shibori, with a first-pressed vs second-pressed wort comparison and a tasting of freshly drafted beer.

Main gate of the Kirin Brewery Fukuoka Factory

Kirin Brewery Fukuoka Factory (Asakura, Fukuoka)

Photo: そらみみ / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

How to visit

Location
Asakura, Fukuoka
Address
福岡県朝倉市馬田3601番地
Booking
Reservation required
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Ichiban Shibori Deliciousness Experience Tour: JPY 1,000 incl. tax (age 20 and over). KIRIN ICHIBAN Shibori Experience: JPY 3,000 incl. tax (age 20 and over only).

Good to know

  • The page asks visitors to reserve in advance, through the dedicated tour reservation page.
  • The Deliciousness Experience Tour takes about 75 minutes. The Experience tour takes about 90 minutes (capacity 20, up to 4 people per group).
  • The tour fee was revised from JPY 500 to JPY 1,000 on 1 Oct 2026 (notice dated 7 Aug 2026).
  • Closed days are shown on the official business-day calendar. The general helpline is 0570-055898 (9:30-16:00), but reservations and changes cannot be made by this number.
  • The tour includes beer tasting and the fee is listed for ages 20 and over. The page does not describe how drivers are handled.

Photos

The Kirin Brewery Fukuoka Factory seen from Kirin Beer Farm

Kirin Brewery Fukuoka Factory (Asakura, Fukuoka)

Photo: そらみみ / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Kirin Brewery Fukuoka Factory?

Yes, a reservation is required.

Is guidance in English available at Kirin Brewery Fukuoka Factory?

We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.

How much does a visit to Kirin Brewery Fukuoka Factory cost?

Fee: Ichiban Shibori Deliciousness Experience Tour: JPY 1,000 incl. tax (age 20 and over). KIRIN ICHIBAN Shibori Experience: JPY 3,000 incl. tax (age 20 and over only)..

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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