Written by Aarohi Narain
This Belgian beer extravaganza takes place just a few minutes on foot from Kyoto Station.
What happens?
Sample dozens of Belgian beers in Kyoto. The ticket includes an original Belgian Beer Weekend glass.
How does it work?
You will need to purchase the Starter Set (¥3,700 in advance; ¥3,990 on the door) before you start knocking back the pints. The Starter Set will give you a unique glass — your companion for the festival — and 13 tokens. These tokens are then exchanged at the various stalls for the beer of your choice. One beer will cost you either two or three tokens, so choose wisely.
Another option is the Trial Set, which comes with eight tokens. It comes in a little cheaper at ¥2,700 (advance) or ¥2,840 (on the door).
Schedule
The opening hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. on weekdays. On Saturdays and Sundays, the event goes from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., while on Mondays, the hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
How to get there
The Kyoto edition of Belgian Beer Weekend will be held at Ohigashi-san Hiroba Square. The venue is a five-minute walk from Gojō Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line (Exit 1) or a five-minute walk from Kyoto Station on the JR Line.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
