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Suntory Natural Water Brewery Kyoto

Suntory Natural Water Brewery Kyoto (beer) is in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Not available. Fee: The Premium Malt's tasting tour: JPY 1,000 per person (tax included). The 20+ only course is prepaid by credit card; on the course open to under-20s, those under 20 are free and you pay on the day.

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Visiting conditions

Booking
Booking requiredReservation required
Guidance in English
Not available
Fee
¥1,000The Premium Malt's tasting tour: JPY 1,000 per person (tax included). The 20+ only course is prepaid by credit card; on the course open to under-20s, those under 20 are free and you pay on the day
Booking and details: サントリー〈天然水のビール工場〉京都 公式ページ (in Japanese)

Good to know

  • The tour takes about 90 minutes (brewing process plus tasting). The 20+ only course runs daily except year-end/New Year and factory holidays, at 10:30, 11:20, 12:10, 13:00, 13:50 and 14:40 (times may change by season).
  • The course that people under 20 may join runs at 10:30 on weekends and holidays, except year-end/New Year and factory holidays.
  • Booking is online only, until noon three days before the tour, for up to 6 people per booking.
  • Tours are guided in Japanese only. Overseas visitors can use an automatic translation service on their own smartphone; ask when you arrive.
  • Open 9:30-17:00; the brewery shop is open 11:00-16:30. Closed over the year-end/New Year and on factory holidays (occasional closures too).
  • Anyone who has driven a car, motorcycle (including passengers) or bicycle to the site, and anyone under 20, cannot drink alcohol; soft drinks are provided. Visitors under 20 cannot come without an adult.

Getting there

Getting there
About 10 minutes' walk from Nishiyama-Tennozan Station (Hankyu). A free shuttle bus runs from Nagaokakyo Station (JR), but not for the 12:10 tour in either direction. Parking is limited, so please use public transport. (checked on the official site on 2026-11-14)
Location
Nagaokakyo, Kyoto
Address
3-1-1 Choushi, Nagaokakyou-shi, Kyoto-fu
Address (in Japanese, for maps and taxis)
京都府長岡京市調子3-1-1
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You must be 20 or over to drink in Japan. If you are driving, you cannot taste. Opening days, fees and booking details may change. Check the official site for the latest information before you visit.

About this place

A brewery where you tour The Premium Malt's brewing process, see packaging in an immersive film, and finish with a tasting.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Suntory Natural Water Brewery Kyoto?

Yes, a reservation is required.

Is guidance in English available at Suntory Natural Water Brewery Kyoto?

No, guidance in English is not available.

How much does a visit to Suntory Natural Water Brewery Kyoto cost?

Fee: The Premium Malt's tasting tour: JPY 1,000 per person (tax included). The 20+ only course is prepaid by credit card; on the course open to under-20s, those under 20 are free and you pay on the day.

How do I get to Suntory Natural Water Brewery Kyoto?

About 10 minutes' walk from Nishiyama-Tennozan Station (Hankyu). A free shuttle bus runs from Nagaokakyo Station (JR), but not for the 12:10 tour in either direction. Parking is limited, so please use public transport.

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

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Checked 2026-11-14

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