Oktoberfest in Japan
German beer festivals tour Japan's cities each year with imported brews, sausages and live oompah bands.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/07/05 03:00 – 2026/07/08
- Where
- City parks & plazas nationwide（Various cities (Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, etc.)）
- City
- Across Japan
- Getting there
- Venues vary by city
- Price
- Free
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Venues vary by city Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- groups of friends, food lovers, music fans
Highlights
- Imported German and Japanese craft beers
- Sausages, pretzels and hearty fare
- Live brass bands and beer-hall singalongs
Background & story
Inspired by Munich's Oktoberfest, these traveling festivals have become a popular fixture across Japan in spring and autumn.
Good to know
Different cities host on different dates throughout the year — search for the next Oktoberfest near where you're staying.