Explore Japan’s Craft Beer Scene Like a Local
BeerTengoku has been independently exploring Japan’s craft beer scene since 2014, documenting breweries, taprooms, bottle shops, beer festivals, and thousands of craft beers from every corner of the country. With Patreon, we aim to expand our coverage.
Whether you’re planning your first trip to Japan or you’re a long-time resident looking for your next great pint, our goal has always been simple: provide honest, independent, and practical information that helps you discover great beer.
The BeerTengoku website will always remain free to use. Our Patreon simply gives readers who want to support our work the opportunity to unlock exclusive travel resources while helping us continue exploring, reviewing, photographing, and documenting Japan’s ever-changing craft beer scene.
Become a Patreon member today and help keep independent craft beer journalism alive.
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Why Support BeerTengoku?
Unlike many travel websites, every review on BeerTengoku is based on our own visits and experiences. We don’t accept payment for positive reviews, and our recommendations aren’t influenced by advertising or sponsored placements. Every brewery, bar, bottle shop, and beer has been researched, visited, photographed, and written about independently.
Your support helps fund:
- Brewery visits across Japan
- Travel to new regions
- Photography
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Research and fact-checking
- Keeping older guides updated as venues open, close, or change
Every membership helps us continue building one of the world’s largest English-language resources dedicated to Japanese craft beer.
By the Numbers
Over the years BeerTengoku has grown into one of the most comprehensive English-language resources on Japanese craft beer.
BeerTengoku will always offer a huge amount of free content, including:
- 🍺 Thousands of beer reviews
- 🏭 Hundreds of brewery profiles
- 🍻 Hundreds of bar and bottle shop reviews
- 🗾 Coverage spanning all regions of Japan
- 📅 More than a decade of independent reporting since 2014
- ✈️ Countless brewery visits, beer festivals, and travel experiences
Patreon doesn’t replace the website; it expands it. As a Patreon member, you’re helping ensure this work continues.
What You’ll Get
Patreon members receive exclusive resources designed to make planning beer trips easier.
🍺 City Drinking Guides
Detailed guides covering Japan’s best beer cities, including recommended bars, breweries, bottle shops, neighbourhood suggestions, and practical travel tips.
Examples include:
…and more, including parts of Tokyo as well.
🗾 Off The Beaten Track
Go beyond the tourist hotspots.
Our Off The Beaten Track series explores lesser-known craft beer destinations, regional breweries, hidden taprooms, and local favourites that many visitors never discover.
Perfect for returning visitors or adventurous travellers.
🚶Hashigozake
What’s a hashigozake guide? It’s our walking guide for places that don’t have quite enough places for a full guide, but still worthy of your time and visit. These guides are smaller in size but still equally as valuable for readers.
🌎 Overseas Beer Guides
Beer adventures don’t stop in Japan.
Patreon members also gain access to growing collections of brewery, bar, and travel guides covering destinations around the world.
📚Frequently Asked Questions
Is the main website staying free?
Yes. BeerTengoku will always provide free reviews, brewery information, and news. Patreon offers additional guides and premium resources for supporters.
Can I cancel anytime?
Absolutely. Patreon memberships are monthly, and you can cancel whenever you like.
How often is new content added?
We regularly publish new guides, update existing resources, and add exclusive content throughout the year.
Does my membership help BeerTengoku?
Yes. Your support helps fund travel, research, photography, website costs, and ongoing updates so we can continue covering Japan’s craft beer scene independently.
Ready to Explore?
If BeerTengoku has helped you discover a favourite brewery, find an unforgettable bar, or plan a memorable beer trip, we’d love to have you as part of our Patreon community.
Your support helps us continue exploring Japan—one pint at a time.
