By Train/Bus:
【Taxi】
Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from JR Kyudai Main Line, Hita Station.
Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Hita Bus Center (Nishi-Tetsu Bus).
【Local Bus】
Approximately 15 minutes by local bus from Hita Bus Center (Nishi-Tetsu Bus).
Hita Bus Schedule: [Link to external site]
Transfer/Route Information/Timetables: [Link to Yahoo! Route Information]
By Car:
Kyushu Expressway → Tosu JC → Oita Expressway → Exit at Hita IC, turn right → Approximately 6km on National Route 212 towards Oita/Yufuin.
Approximately 10 minutes from Hita IC.
Parking:
Available. 【Note】Those arriving by car are not permitted to sample beer. Soft drinks will be provided. Show route
Op.Hours
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Every Monday and Tuesday (the following day or the day after if a national holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday), Year-end and New Year's holidays, and occasional temporary closures.
Fee
Free
INFO
Guided tours are by reservation only. Please visit the Sapporo Beer website for details.
The Sapporo Beer Kyushu Hita Factory, completed in 1971, is one of Sapporo Beer's nine domestic factories and serves as the company's production base in Kyushu. The factory tour offers a close-up look at the beer-making process, from raw materials like malt and hops to the finished product. The process is explained clearly and understandably. At the end of the tour, you can enjoy a tasting of freshly brewed beer. Don't miss the chance to savor the unique flavor of beer fresh from the source.
Hita is a city rich in nature and historical culture. Many sightseeing spots in Hita are located near the Sapporo Beer Kyushu Hita Factory, allowing you to combine a factory tour with sightseeing. For example, you can visit "Mameda-machi," known for its historical streetscape, or "Amase Onsen," a famous hot spring resort.
The Sapporo Beer Kyushu Hita Factory tour is a recommended sightseeing spot for beer lovers and families alike.