Sapporo, Hokkaido / サッポロビール博物館
Sapporo Beer Museum
A museum telling the story of beer-making that began in Sapporo as a Hokkaido development project, with a smartphone audio guide in Japanese, English, Korean and Chinese, and paid tastings.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
Before you go
Only facts we confirmed on official sources are shown. Anything else is marked “Not checked yet”.
- Opening hours
11:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Open every day (closed December 31; occasional extra closures).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Self-guided visit (no booking): adults 1,000 yen, junior high to under 20: 500 yen, elementary and under free. Hokkaido residents: 700 / 200 yen (photo ID required). Guided tour with tasting (about 55 min, booking required, Japanese only): adults 2,000 yen, junior high to under 20: 1,000 yen.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
Hokkaido Chuo Bus route 188 (from stop 2 at Sapporo Station North Exit) or 環88 (from Sapporo Ekimae) to Sapporo Beer-en, right by the stop. About 8 min on foot from the north exit of JR Naebo Station, or 10 min from exit 4 of Higashi-Kuyakusho-mae Station (Toho subway line).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Partner car park (Mitsui Repark) on site, shared with the Sapporo Beer Garden: free for up to 5 hours if you use the museum or restaurants (bring your ticket inside). Drivers are not served alcohol.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Cash, credit cards, code payments and e-money are accepted on the day.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Accessibility
The route runs one way from the 3rd floor down to the 1st, with ramps and stairs; visitors with limited mobility or pushchairs can use a small lift that stops on every floor.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Sapporo, Hokkaido (Japanese address: 北海道札幌市東区北7条東9丁目1-1)
Official site: https://www.sapporobeer.jp/brewery/s_museum/
Location
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Nearby spots
Photo: Sapporo Tourism Photo Library (City of Sapporo)Sapporo Clock TowerHokkaido2 km away (straight line)- No photo yetSapporo TV TowerHokkaido2 km away (straight line)
Photo: Sapporo Tourism Photo Library (City of Sapporo)Odori ParkHokkaido2 km away (straight line)
Photo: Sorah Fukumori / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 (resized)Mt. Moiwa Ropeway, SapporoHokkaido5 km away (straight line)
Photo: Sapporo Tourism Photo Library (City of Sapporo)Hokkaido Jingu ShrineHokkaido6 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
Crowds
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- Latest traveler report
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Traveler crowd data by time of day appears after 5 traveler reports (0 so far).
Visiting respectfully
- Local etiquettePhotos are allowed but not video. The audio guide (Japanese, English, Korean, Traditional and Simplified Chinese) plays on your own smartphone with earphones. The paid Tasting Hall after the visit allows up to 30 min.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
- Local etiquetteThere is no brewing equipment in the museum. It is a different place from the Sapporo Beer Hokkaido Brewery in Eniwa.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.sapporobeer.jp/brewery/s_museum/kengaku/Fees, payment, accessibility, photography and activities and shops read from the official site.
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.sapporobeer.jp/brewery/s_museum/access/Hours, closing days, access, parking, address and coordinates read from the official site.
