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Be a Brewer for a Day: Craft Beer with Akishima’s Pure Deep Groundwater
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- Tour organized by
- GOODLIFE TAMA
About the tour
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Maximum number of participants
- 8 people
- Age range
- 20 to 80 year-old
- Category
- Food & Drink Hands-on Experiences Day Trip
- Location
- Akishima City
About
Craft beer is booming in Japan — and at ISANA Brewing in Akishima, you can experience it from the inside. Here, exceptional beer is crafted with Tokyo’s rare 100% deep groundwater, naturally filtered underground for decades. With English-speaking support, you’ll step into the brewing room to grind malt, add ingredients, and learn each step of small-batch brewing — a hands-on process far from automated factories. Then enjoy a tasting of three unique beers brewed on-site, paired with Akishima’s locally loved gyoza. You’ll also discover how the brewery works with the community by reusing grain to support local farming. A relaxed, flavorful four-hour journey into Japanese craft beer culture — become a brewer for a day and experience beer made from truly pure water.
Itinerary
- 8:50 - Meet-up & Check-in
Meet your English-speaking guide just outside the ticket gate at Akishima Station (JR Ome Line).
9:00 - 13:00 - Brewing Experience at ISANA Brewing
・Brewery introduction and welcome
・Learn about Akishima’s deep groundwater and brewing philosophy
・Hands-on brewing: grind malt, add ingredients, and understand the process
・Tasting of three distinctive beers with locally loved gyoza
・Q&A, photo time, and relaxed interaction with the brewery team
13:10 - Return to Akishima Station
Tour description
Price
15,000 yen Includes: Hands-on brewing experience, 3 beer tastings, and local gyoza.
Holding conditions
2 to 8 people people
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing that may get slightly wet or splashed - Non-slip or comfortable closed-toe shoes recommended, as the brewing area floor can be a bit wet - Light rain gear if the weather requires (the brewery is only a 3-minute walk from Akishima Station) - Personal water bottle (optional — there are public stations near the station where you can fill it with Akishima’s deep groundwater) You will participate in brewing with your own clothing (no apron or gloves needed). Hand-washing facilities are available on-site.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations made by 4:00 PM, two days prior to the tour date, are free of charge. After that, a 100% cancellation fee will apply. This mostly indoor tour will run in rain. Only extreme weather may cause cancellation, with a rescheduled date or full refund offered.
Notes
・Participants must be 20 years old or over to taste beer (ID may be required). ・Please drink responsibly. Guests who are visibly intoxicated may be refused participation. ・In the brewing room, equipment and surroundings can be hot, so please follow staff guidance at all times. ・You may stand at times, but most of the experience is relaxed and guided. ・Those with allergies to barley, wheat, or alcohol should check in advance. ・Tour schedule and content are subject to change due to brewery operations. ・Minimum number of participants may apply. If the tour cannot operate, you will be notified in advance.
News
・Craft beer brewing experience using Tokyo’s rare deep groundwater ・Hands-on brewing with guidance from a small independent brewery ・Taste three unique beers brewed on-site ・Enjoy beer tasting with locally loved gyoza ・Just a 3-minute walk from Akishima Station — easy access from central Tokyo
Venue
Meeting point
Akishima Station (JR Ome Line)
Meeting point address
JR Akishima Station 2-12-1 Showa-cho, Akishima-shi, Tokyo 196-0015 Japan
Meeting time
8:50 a.m.
Venue
ISANA Brewing 1F-B Excellence Akishima 2-7-15 Showa-cho, Akishima-shi, Tokyo 196-0015 Japan
Access
Meet right outside of the ticket gate of Akishima Station on the Ome Line.
Parking
There is no dedicated parking at the brewery. If you plan to drink beer during the experience, please use public transportation — drinking and driving is strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Coin-operated parking is available nearby for non-drivers.
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