Founded in 1870, Hamachi Shuzō is the brewery behind Suginoya, Fukuoka’s first local beer brewery. Every February, it hosts its annual kurabiraki (brewery opening), celebrating the sake brewing season. Visitors can enjoy freshly brewed sake made from locally sourced rice, limited-edition unfiltered namazake (available only during the event), and sweets made with sake lees.
The brewery’s 150-year-old building is currently undergoing major renovations and is set to reopen in fall 2025 as Sakagura Garten, a space where visitors can enjoy freshly brewed sake and beer on-site. This year, attendees can purchase an exclusive bottled version of Sakagura Garten Lager, which will later be available on tap after the reopening. Guided tours of the brewery’s renovation process will also be offered.
• 2/1 (Sat.) ~ 2/24 (Mon., hol.) *every Sat., Sun., hol. during the period
• Shop: 9:00~18:00, food & beverage: 10:00~16:00
• Free entry
• Suginoya
• 1442 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka
• https://suginoya.co.jp/2025/01/15/2025
Free Shuttle Bus “Matatabi-gō”
A free shuttle bus runs on weekends only, making two round trips per day between JR Kyūdai Gakkentoshi Station (9:50, 13:00) and Chikuzen-Maebaru Station (11:00, 14:10), stopping at seven locations, including Suginoya. The bus does not have designated stops—simply wave to signal the driver.
More about Matatabi-gō (timetable, etc.)
