Kirin Brewery Sendai Plant
Kirin Brewery Sendai Plant (Sendai, Miyagi) is a place to visit for beer. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Tasting tour: JPY 1,000 per person aged 20+ (tax incl.); Experience tour (20+ only): JPY 3,000 per person (tax incl.). The fee for under-20s was not confirmed. A fee revision was announced on 7 Aug 2026, but the new amounts are not on the page..
A Kirin plant offering a tour where you handle brewing ingredients and compare first-press and second-press wort. A premium tour for adults aged 20 and over is also available.
How to visit
- Location
- Sendai, Miyagi
- Address
- 宮城県仙台市宮城野区港2-2-1
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Tasting tour: JPY 1,000 per person aged 20+ (tax incl.); Experience tour (20+ only): JPY 3,000 per person (tax incl.). The fee for under-20s was not confirmed. A fee revision was announced on 7 Aug 2026, but the new amounts are not on the page.
Good to know
- Duration: about 80 minutes (tasting tour), about 90 minutes (Experience).
- Book via the online reservation page (kirinfactory.revn.jp), opening on the 1st of the month three months ahead. Phone booking, changes and cancellations are not accepted.
- The tour compares wort; beer is served at the on-site restaurant.
- The tasting tour allows up to 4 people per group, with a version open to minors accompanying adults. The Experience tour is 20+ only, limited to 20 people.
- Closed Mondays (if a holiday, open and closed the next weekday), plus year-end/New Year and temporary closures. Check the booking calendar.
- Address: 2-2-1 Minato, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Kirin Brewery Sendai Plant?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Kirin Brewery Sendai Plant?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Kirin Brewery Sendai Plant cost?
Fee: Tasting tour: JPY 1,000 per person aged 20+ (tax incl.); Experience tour (20+ only): JPY 3,000 per person (tax incl.). The fee for under-20s was not confirmed. A fee revision was announced on 7 Aug 2026, but the new amounts are not on the page..
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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