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Editor and writer in charge of outing information media in Kyoto, Kobe and Osaka area for more than 10 years.
I will introduce you to the most popular stores, talked-about gourmet foods, and sightseeing spots in Japan.
Japan may not see eating and drinking outdoors as common sense, but a special event held limitedly in summer called BEER GARDEN is very popular among Japanese. Let’s go see and experience this unique beer garden culture and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere when visiting Japan!
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【Kyoto】Hyssop Nature Beer Terrace（In GOOD NATURE STATION）
【Osaka】BEER GARDEN ROOFTOP | Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
【Osaka】Umeda Hankyu Beer Garden
【Osaka】GRAND FRONT OSAKA「Otona no Beer Garden」
【Kobe】TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL＆NIGHT FES「UMI NO BEER GARDEN 2026」
【Kyoto】Hyssop Nature Beer Terrace（In GOOD NATURE STATION）
Period: Until September 30, 2026 (Wed)
Hyssop is located in GOOD NATURE STATION, a facility that is full of healthy eating-themed restaurants.
You can forget about the hustle and bustle of the city and relax on the comfortable terrace seats with an atrium filled with greenery.
The summer “Nature Beer Terrace Plan” is designed around the theme of “a slightly indulgent beer terrace experience right in the heart of the city,” allowing you to fully enjoy not only beer but also our carefully curated meals.
Includes 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink draft beer, beer cocktails, wine, and soft drinks.
Price/ 5,500 per person
Opening Hours/ 17:30~21:00 (Last entry at 20:00)
*Seat is booked for 2 hours; all-you-can-drink plan for 90 minutes
*Possible to be seated indoors due to weather condition
*Reservations must be made by 5:00 PM the day before; reservations are available for groups of two or more.
LOCATION INFORMATION
Address
4F, Inari-cho 318-6, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]
Access
2 mins walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto-kawaramachi Station
【Kyoto】Mar Cafe
Period: Until September 30, 2026 (Wed)
Mar Cafe offers a BBQ-style beer garden overlooking Higashiyama area, located on the 8th floor of the building near Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Although it is close to the main sightseeing spots in Kyoto, Mar Cafe gives you a comparatively quiet and calm atmosphere.
The menu features all-you-can-eat special house-made curry and four types of meat (beef, pork, chicken, and lamb) marinated in our homemade sauce, plus all-you-can-drink beverages!
Price/ 5,500 per person
Opening Hours/ 11:30~23:00
*Seat is booked for 2 hours; all-you-can-drink plan for 90 minutes
*Reservation is required by the day before dining (Price at 6,600 without reservation)
*Available on rainy days (with tent), but maybe seated indoors due to typhoon or storm
LOCATION INFORMATION
Address
8F, Kyoeichuo Bldg., Nishihashizume-cho 762, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto [MAP]
Access
10 mins walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line Kyoto-kawaramachi Station
【Osaka】BEER GARDEN ROOFTOP | Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
Period: Until September 12(Sat), 2026
Directly connected to Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station! A long-time favorite in Umeda, this beer garden offers unlimited food and drinks with no time limit.
The food is all-you-can-eat, and there are over 70 types of drinks included in the all-you-can-drink plan. With 8 brands from 3 different breweries available, why not try comparing beers from Japan’s famous Suntory, Kirin, and Asahi?From Sunday through Tuesday, you can enjoy all-you-can-drink service on two types of craft beer.
Price/ Monday–Thursday and Sunday: 5,800 yen; Friday and Saturday, July 19, and August 9: 6,000 yen
Opening Hours/ 17:30~21:00
*No limited time
*Possible without reservations (may not be available for private events or depending on availability)
*Possible to be canceled due to weather condition
*You cannot access the rooftop except via the dedicated elevator on the first floor.
LOCATION INFORMATION
Address
1-1-4, Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka Hankyu Terminal BLDG. Rooftop [MAP]
Access
Right by Hankyu Osaka-umeda Station
【Osaka】Umeda Hankyu Beer Garden
Period: Until October 12(Mon), 2026
Located in the biggest department store in western Japan, Umeda Hankyu Beer Garden is the best place to go after shopping.
The 2026 Umeda Hankyu Beer Garden is themed “A Rooftop Beer Garden Journey Through Flavors,” where you can enjoy “three journeys” with limited-time themes that take you to Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
The beer garden at the Hankyu Umeda Main Store is popular for its stylish atmosphere! It also boasts an overwhelming variety of drinks, with an all-you-can-drink selection of 120 different types! The all-you-can-drink lineup includes two of Asahi’s flagship beers, as well as a wide range of highballs, non-alcoholic beverages, and low-alcohol options. The food menu features an all-you-can-eat selection of about 30 items, including deli dishes, salads, curry, and pizza!
Price/ 4,800~ (depends on the menu plan)
Opening Hours/ Monday ~ Friday: 17:00~22:30 (Weekends, Holidays, August 10~18th: 16:00~ *Last entry at 20:30)
*Seat is booked for 2 hours; all-you-can-drink plan for 90 minutes
*Possible without reservations (may not be available depending on availability)
*Possible to be canceled due to weather condition
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LOCATION INFORMATION
Address
8-7, Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka [MAP]
Access
3-mins walk from Hankyu Osaka-umeda Station
3-mins walk from Hanshin Osaka-Umeda Station
【Osaka】GRAND FRONT OSAKA「Otona no Beer Garden」
Period: Until September 30(Mon), 2026
If you are looking for a beer garden where it is less crowded and more calm, we recommend 「Otona no Beer Garden」in Grand Front Osaka.
The venue is the rooftop garden of the Grand Front Osaka South Building. The terrace surrounded by greenery is like an oasis in the city where you can forget the hustle and bustle. Space between tables is wide enough for you to relax while enjoying beer or cocktails.
The beer garden package includes an all-you-can-drink selection of approximately 40 beverages, including draft beer, along with a set of food items that pair well with drinks, such as grilled chicken, grilled pork shoulder, grilled vegetables, and French fries. À la carte dishes are also available for separate ordering.
Price/ 6,800 per person (Depends on the plan)
Opening Hours/ 17:30~22:00 (Last entry at 20:30 and last order for drinks at 21:30)
*Seat is booked for 2 hours; all-you-can-drink plan for 90 minutes
*Possible without reservations (may not be available depending on availability)
*Possible to be canceled due to weather condition
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LOCATION INFORMATION
Address
9F, Grand Front Osaka South BLDG., 4-20, Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka [MAP]
Access
3-mins walk from Hankyu Osaka-umeda Station
5-mins walk from Hanshin Osaka-Umeda Station
【Kobe】TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL＆NIGHT FES「UMI NO BEER GARDEN 2026」
Period: Until October 31(Sat), 2026
TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL, Kobe’s biggest food hall, is close to the famous Kobe Meriken Park.
The biggest draw is the two different styles to suit your occasion. On the terrace, you can enjoy a barbecue in a prime location where you can feel the sea breeze while taking in views of the Kobe Port Tower, the setting sun, and the gradations of color in the sky. Inside, the spacious dining area lets you relax and enjoy the beer garden while gazing at the massive tanks of the theater-style aquarium, átoa.
The Terrace BBQ Plan features all-you-can-eat meat selections such as jerk chicken, San-gen pork, and smoked sausages. Plus, you get all-you-can-drink access to about 50 types of beverages. The plan includes a 1,000-yen meal voucher redeemable at the Food Hall, so you can order additional dishes of your choice. There’s also a special plan that includes Hyogo Prefecture-produced sirloin.
The food hall features a selection of foods unique to Kobe—such as Kobe pork, Rokko Beer, and Nada sake—so you can fully enjoy everything Kobe has to offer!
Price/ 5,500 with all-you-can-drink plan; 3,500 for food only plan
Opening Hours/ 11:00~22:00 (Last entry at 20:00)
*Seat is booked for 2 hours
*Reservation is required
*Terrace seats are not available during rainy day
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LOCATION INFORMATION
Address
1F, Kobe Port Museum, 7−2, Shinko-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo [MAP]
Access
20 mins walk from Hankyu Kobe Line or Hanshin Main Line Kobe-Sannomiya Station
15 mins walk from Hanshin Main Line Motomachi Station
【Kobe】THE KOBE CRUISE Concerto「Beer Garden Cruise」
Period: Until September 30(Mon), 2026
THE KOBE CRUISE Concerto, just as the name says, is a beer garden cruise where you can enjoy a cruise tour while having delicious food and fresh beer.
A beer garden cruise where you can enjoy a meal will be held.
Cruises are available during lunch, twilight, and night hours (schedules vary by day of the week). From the 74-meter-long ship, you can enjoy beautiful views of Kobe, including the setting sun and the city’s sparkling nightscape. This is a special experience unique to Kobe that you can’t find in Osaka or Kyoto.
Price/ Beer Garden on Board: 5,280 yen per person (all-you-can-eat beer-themed cuisine + all-you-can-drink + boarding fee); Summer Buffet: 8,800 yen per person (buffet + all-you-can-drink + boarding fee)
Opening Hours/ Beer Garden on Board: Weekdays (Mon–Thu + Sunday evenings) Twilight Cruise 5:00 PM–6:45 PM, Night Cruise 7:15 PM–9:00 PM; Summer Buffet: Lunch Cruise 12:30 PM–2:15 PM (Sat, Sun, holidays + select dates), Twilight Cruise 5:00 PM–6:45 PM, Night Cruise 7:15 PM–9:00 PM (Fri–Sat and select dates)
*Reservation is required (+81 50-5050-0962＜10:00〜19:00＞)
*Possible to be canceled due to weather condition
*This service may not be available depending on special flights or seat availability.
LOCATION INFORMATION
Address
【Boarding place】1F Kobe Harborland Umie Mosaic, 1-6-1, Higashikawasaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo [MAP]
Access
13 mins walk from Kobe Kosoku Line Kosoku-Kobe Station
9 mins walk from JR Kone Line Kobe Station
Enjoy the summer tradition at a Japanese-style beer garden!
Beer Garden is usually an outdoor space to enjoy alcohol, mainly beer, together with finger foods. In Japan, it has been held as a summer limited event on the rooftops of large department stores and commercial facilities in the city. Among an open space decorated with beautiful LED string lights, imagine how relaxing it is to have some fresh beer and flavorful nibbles with close friends or coworkers after a whole day’ s work.
Come and enjoy the entertaining beer garden culture in Japan!
