5 breweries worth the trip across Japan, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Japan guides.
Spring Valley Brewery Tokyo ★ 4.3 · Tokyo
Logroad Daikanyama 13-1 Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0034
Spring Valley Brewery in Tokyo's Daikanyama opened 2015 in Kirin's Logroad complex. Six on-site beers across two floors plus a terrace, all-day kitchen.
Tip: The flight of six is the way to read the menu; the 496 IPA and After Dark stout are the regulars worth remembering.
T.Y. Harbor Brewery ★ 4.3 · Tokyo
2-1-3 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002
T.Y. Harbor in Tokyo's Tennozu Isle is a converted-warehouse brewpub on the canal, brewing American-style ales since 1997. The terrace seats face the boats.
Tip: Lunch is the value play; weekend reservations fill weeks ahead. The riverboat from Asakusa is the scenic arrival.
Mikkeller Tokyo ★ 4.3 · Tokyo
道玄坂2-19-11 Dogenzaka, 1500043 Shibuya, Tokyo
Mikkeller Tokyo in Tokyo's Shibuya is the Danish gypsy brewery's outpost on Dogenzaka, pouring 20 rotating taps of Mikkeller releases and Japanese craft guests.
Tip: Tasting flights of four cover the range. Friday and Saturday nights are dense; arrive by 18:00 for a counter seat.
Yebisu Brewery Tokyo ★ 4.2 · Tokyo
Yebisu Garden Place, 4-20-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8522
Yebisu Brewery Tokyo reopened in 2024 at Yebisu Garden Place as Sapporo's working microbrewery and museum. Tasting flights of Yebisu Infinity and limited pours.
Tip: Tasting tickets sold on-site or online. The original Yebisu lager and the Infinity Black are the two side-by-side comparison pours.
DevilCraft Kanda ★ 4.2 · Tokyo
Ishikawa Bldg, 4-2-3 Nihonbashi-muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022
DevilCraft Kanda in Tokyo is the American-owned multi-floor taproom rotating 15-plus Japanese craft brews on tap and pulling Chicago deep-dish pizzas to order.
Tip: The deep-dish takes 40 minutes; order with the first round. English-speaking staff and large groups welcome.