Shimokita Craft Beer Fest

Shimokita Craft Beer Fest returns in April for its ninth edition, just in time before cherry blossom season ends. For the first weekend of the month, the beery bash will bring together craft breweries from across Japan to celebrate spring.

From familiar faces on the capital-area craft beer scene, such as West Coast Brewing, to local taprooms such as Kaigan Brewery, each of the 13 breweries involved will be making a beer specially for the occasion.

There will also be food trucks serving dishes specifically designed to pair with the beers, making the event the perfect setting to enjoy festival food, appreciate some art and – of course – toast the changing of the seasons with world-class craft beer.

The event takes place at the Shimokita Senrogai open space, just a few minutes’ walk from the station, beside the Shimokitazawa Police Box.