The “Yokohama Oktoberfest 2025” will be held for 18 days from September 26th to October 13th at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza (1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama).

Starting in 2003 as an event faithfully recreating the authentic Munich beer festival in Germany, this marks its 22nd year. Featuring approximately 100 types of beer and German food, it is an annual autumn event that attracted over 130,000 people last year.

This time, in addition to offering the original beer “Yokohama Oktoberfest Beer 〈Helles〉” jointly developed with Yokohama Beer, beer will be poured into special beer mugs created for the event by “Noritake,” which has its roots in the opening of Yokohama Port, allowing visitors to enjoy a taste and design unique to Yokohama.

The venue will offer beers from six major German breweries, including Hofbräu, as well as limited edition beers making their debut in Japan.

Another feature is the spatial design, introduced after on-site inspections, including large German-style tents, decorations, beer garden seating, and hut-style Hofbräu booths. Live performances by a German band and lighting effects create an energetic atmosphere just like the original event.

Consideration is also given to those who do not drink alcohol, with non-alcoholic drinks and beverages other than beer available at all stalls. “Sunshine beer,” fruit beer, and glitter cocktails are also on offer. The number of reserved seats has been expanded to about twice that of last year, helping to avoid congestion.

The event will run from September 26th to October 13th. On weekdays, hours are from 12:00 to 21:30 (starting at 15:00 on the first day only), and on weekends and holidays from 11:00. Admission is 500 yen (free for junior high school students and younger). October 1st is Yokohama Citizens Free Day, and October 8th is Yokohama DeNA BayStars Day.

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a pair of historic brick buildings constructed in the early 20th century as customs houses for the port of Yokohama. After falling into disuse, they were restored and reopened in 2002 as a popular shopping and cultural complex. Today, they are a major tourist attraction, housing shops, restaurants, and event spaces while preserving their iconic industrial-era architecture.

Munich beer festival

The Munich beer festival, known as Oktoberfest, is the world’s largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair). It was first held in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria. Today, it is an iconic annual event that runs for 16-18 days, featuring large beer tents, traditional Bavarian food, music, and amusement rides.

Yokohama Beer

Yokohama Beer refers to the city’s deep brewing heritage, which began in 1870 with the establishment of the Spring Valley Brewery by American entrepreneur William Copeland. This pioneering venture marked the birth of Japan’s commercial beer industry and established Yokohama as a historic hub for beer production. Today, the tradition continues with local craft breweries and the Kirin Beer Yokohama Factory, which offers tours and tastings.

Noritake

Noritake is a historic Japanese company renowned for its fine porcelain tableware, founded in 1904 in Nagoya. It originally began as a trading firm before establishing its own manufacturing, becoming globally recognized for its high-quality craftsmanship and elegant designs. Today, Noritake remains a prestigious brand in ceramics and maintains a museum in Nagoya showcasing its history and products.

Yokohama Port

Yokohama Port is Japan’s first modern international trading port, officially opened in 1859 after the country ended its policy of national isolation. It played a pivotal role in Japan’s rapid modernization and industrialization during the Meiji period. Today, it is one of the country’s largest and busiest ports, famous for its scenic waterfront area featuring landmarks like the Red Brick Warehouses and Minato Mirai.

Hofbräu

Hofbräu is a historic beer hall and brewery in Munich, Germany, originally established in 1589 as the royal brewery for the Bavarian dukes. It is one of the city’s most famous and traditional beer halls, renowned for its large, lively atmosphere and classic Bavarian fare. Today, it remains a major cultural landmark, embodying Munich’s rich beer-making heritage.

Yokohama Oktoberfest Beer 〈Helles〉

Yokohama Oktoberfest is an annual beer festival held in Yokohama, Japan, modeled after the original Oktoberfest in Munich. It celebrates German culture by featuring a wide variety of authentic German beers, including the Helles style, which is a traditional pale lager known for its smooth, malty flavor. The event brings a taste of Bavarian tradition to Japan, complete with food, music, and a festive atmosphere.

Yokohama DeNA BayStars

The Yokohama DeNA BayStars are a professional baseball team in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league, originally founded in 1950 as the Taiyo Whales. The team was renamed the BayStars in 1993 after its move to Yokohama and is currently owned by the digital company DeNA, which was added to its name in 2012. They play their home games at the iconic Yokohama Stadium and won their most recent Japan Series championship in 1998.