Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal 16:00
Fri ¥1,200 (adv ¥900); Sat-Sun ¥1,500 (Sat ¥1,200, Sun ¥1,100)
Both a beer festival and a competition among craft brewers, this event is a true celebration of the hoppy beverage. You’ll find a staggering selection of over 41 Japanese breweries and beer importers, as well as a few international labels, during this three-day event at Yokohama Osanbashi Hall.
Some popular Tokyo brewpubs including Tachihi Brewery and Devilcraft Brewery are participating, plus renowned breweries from further afield such as Nomcraft Brewing and Shizuoka's West Coast Brewing.
You can buy tickets at the door for ¥1,200 (¥1,500 on Saturday & Sunday), or get a ¥300-¥400 discount if you book in advance online. Beer starts from around ¥600 per glass. Don't worry about going hungry, either, as there will be a selection of food vendors selling pub grub such as gyoza and grilled meat.