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Yamato Brewery (Yamato Craft Beer Table Kintetsu Nara Ekimae)

Yamato Brewery (Yamato Craft Beer Table Kintetsu Nara Ekimae) (Nara, Nara) is a place to visit for beer. Booking: Check the official site. Guidance in English: Available.

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A brewery in Nara that obtained its beer brewing licence in 2020. Its beers can be drunk at the restaurant one minute on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station.

How to visit

Location
Nara, Nara
Address
奈良県奈良市東向中町6 奈良県経済倶楽部ビル1F
Booking
Check the official site
Guidance in English
Available
Fee
Check the official site for the fee

Good to know

  • Kintetsu Nara Ekimae shop: weekdays 12:00-22:00 (last order 21:00), Sat and holidays 11:30-22:00, Sun 11:30-21:00. Closed on the third Monday (the next day if it is a holiday).
  • An English menu is available. There are also Nara Sanjodori and Yamato-Saidaiji Station shops in Nara.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Yamato Brewery (Yamato Craft Beer Table Kintetsu Nara Ekimae)?

We could not confirm whether a reservation is needed. Please check the official site.

Is guidance in English available at Yamato Brewery (Yamato Craft Beer Table Kintetsu Nara Ekimae)?

Yes, guidance in English is available.

How much does a visit to Yamato Brewery (Yamato Craft Beer Table Kintetsu Nara Ekimae) 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.

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Checked 2026-10-27

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