Belgian Beer Weekend Kyoto 2026
UNESCO-listed Belgian beer culture lands in front of Kyoto's Higashi-Honganji temple — dozens of imported brews, frites, waffles and live music in an open-air city festival.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/10/08 03:00 – 2026/10/12
- Where
- Ohigashi-san Hiroba (in front of Higashi-Honganji Temple)（Karasuma-dori, Shichijo-agaru, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto 600-8505）
- City
- Kyoto
- Getting there
- About 5-min walk from Kyoto Station (Karasuma Central Exit); Kyoto Subway 'Gojo' Station nearby.
- Price
- Free
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 5-min walk from Kyoto Station (Karasuma Central Exit); Kyoto Subway 'Gojo' Station nearby. 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
- food lovers, groups of friends, date night, culture seekers
Highlights
- Dozens of authentic Belgian beers on tap
- Frites, waffles and Belgian-style food stalls
- Live music in an open-air square by a famous temple
Background & story
Belgian Beer Weekend is a touring city festival that celebrates Belgium's UNESCO-recognized beer culture; the Kyoto edition sets up dramatically in front of Higashi-Honganji each autumn.
Good to know
Buy a starter set of beer tokens at the entrance. Weekdays are calmer than the weekend; pair brews with the temple-gate view.