Exploring Craft Beer & Sake in Central Japan | japan-guide.com

In this video, we will dive into the world of craft beer and sake in and around Nagoya, and explore some of the popular sightseeing spots along the way.

This video was filmed at the end of October 2023.

- Chapters -
00:00 Intro
01:07 Nagoya
01:48 Handa Red Brick Building
04:14 Y. Market Brewing
05:50 Craft Beer Keg
06:43 Ise
07:38 Ise Kadoya Bakushu
09:19 Iseman Naikumae Brewery
11:30 Gujo Hachiman
12:14 Gujo Hachiman Bakushu Cobo-Cobo
13:46 Ito Cafe
14:28 Hirano Jozo
16:22 Outro

- Video Credits -
Host & Narrator: Raina Ong
Videographer: Charles Sabas
Producers: Stefan Schauwecker & Export Japan

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[imtheluckiest]

Wooow I can tell that it was a real struggle for Raina and crew to make it through this onslaught of delicious food and drink…thank you for suffering for our sake as always! 😂

[Jordan-inJapan]

I’ve lived in this region of Japan for the last 20 years, and exploring/enjoying local craft beer and sake is one of my favorite pastimes. So I have to say, you did an excellent job introducing the area, and I really enjoyed experiencing some of my favorite spots through fresh eyes. As I live in the Ise area, I visit Haraimachi regularly, and Ise Kadoya’s brewpub is one of my absolute favorite stops. (I hope you tried “Neko Nihiki” or one of the other “cat-themed” hazy IPAs while you were there.)
For any other “beer people“ who have been inspired by this video and are thinking of visiting, feel free to ask me for other regional suggestions as I’d be happy to share! 🍻

[ryohanis]

Love the Wes Anderson aesthetic on this video!!

[paulccrimmins]

Thanks, Raina! Another great video by you and your dedicated team 👏

[kilbeam]

I loved my time in Nagoya last year! I'm going back to Japan in October and I wanted to stay longer in Nagoya.

I just so happen to love craft beer too, so this video is perfect for me! Thank you!!

[Dan-hyeh]

Absolutely lovely. Handa is super cool. Spent a lovely day in Nagoya exploring the stunning gardens and museums. Will come back.

[whuang]

thank you, heading to nagoya in april so this will def be helpful

[denisbaturin]

Raina is very funny and charming in this episode! She’s so lively and fresh like spring! I really liked this episode! ❤

[mladenmarzic]

wonderful loved this cant wait to come back to japanyou seem to enjoy it made me happy thank you so much

[mohsinsk]

Hey japan guide
こんにちわ raina 😊
Another amazing video ❤
Love ur videos ❤
Good bless you and your whole team
Lots of love from India 🇮🇳❤🇯🇵
I have some suggestions for upcoming videos trip to nara, tour to best post towns specially narai juku, tour to best country side over all japan and guide to make best trip plan to japan.
ありがとうございます❤

[louismarchand]

Hey Raina and Japan Guide! Many thanks for the entertaining and informative video. I'll be in the Nagoya region in the coming weeks and look forward to visiting many of these wonderful breweries.

[whatthenihon]

This is the greatest video on the internet. I saw it come in my feed yesterday and waited until Friday night to crack open a bottle of tedorigawa and watch. I never really recommend Nagoya to my friends that ask for advice about going to Japan (even though that's where I spend a huge chunk of time). That just changed. Forwarded this to several buddies planning trips... what a perfect way to spend a week or two. Honestly I don't know why I never thought of Aichi, Mie and Gifu as places to do a booze tour even though the beer and sake are so good and there's so much variety. Just brilliant. Also...any one else notice that Reina wasn't even wobbling after all that booze? Camera work was smooth too....they can hold their booze! 😃

Thank you so much for the great video. You guys continue to do Nagoya proud. 🙇‍♂

[p.herrmann]

ive been in Hokkaido and Miyagi ...but i will definitively visit other parts too =)

[wee-senchoo]

Hi Charly! Thought it was you. And hi Raina too.

[Japanoninstagram]

Hi Japan guide
Thank you for your video
May I share it on my page? Ofcourse your original video

[moc]

I live in Nagoya
Welcome！
eelほうらいけんが有名です♡

[ddhar]

This is really cool! Is it easy to get between the cities by public transport (and if a JR pass is required)?