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Beer Garden

A beer garden is an outdoor area in which beer and local foods are served, typically at shared tables. Common entertainments include music, song and games, enjoyed in a lively atmosphere.

Summertime is beer time in Japan. Every summer, beer gardens are popular. They get packed with people looking to get all-you-can drink beer deals in scenic places.

  • Mitsukoshi (Nihombashi Mitsukoshi)

Hours (5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; last order is 9:00 p.m.)

In case of rain, there are facilities that are always open and ready with a 150 seating capacity. However, this is a first-come-first-served basis.

All-you-can-drink, the buffet which is serve unlimitedly

More than draft beer (Asahi), highball, shochu, sour cocktail, non-alcoholic beverage, soft drinks, regular 20 kinds

The all-you-can-drink of (Asahi, Sapporo, Suntory) such as premium beer is +501 yen. This applies to visitors using the two-hour course.

Other than Japanese dishes, Western-style food, Chinese side dish, yakisoba, deep-fried chicken, sausage, dessert, more than regular 30 kinds

Charges (tax-included):

Two-hour course: male – 3,901 yen; female – 3,401 yen – junior and senior high school student – 2,001 yen, 1,001 yen lower than a primary school child

Three-hour course (it includes all-you-can-drink such as premium beer – Asahi, Sapporo, Suntory): male – 4,801 yen; woman – 4,301 yen; junior and senior high school student – 2,501 yen, 1,501 yen lower than a primary school child

Free meal for less than 3 years old provided they are accompanied by adults

Time in: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For the period of April 1, 10:00 a.m. till September 11

  • Summer Night Hareterasu Ekibia Sky Tree View

This joint offers meat and vegetables BBQ, while enjoying a tropical drink and good summer food. They offer a “resort feeling” experience due to their sky tree illumination background.

Reservations:

It will be in the reservation of seats and the set menu. They offer booths (premium seats), sofa seat (premium seats) and regular seats.

New products offered: Ramuhai, Ramuhaikoku and Lamb High Ginger. These added on top of their popular mojito that is also of course included in the menu.

Women of three or more can choose from among the four plan:

  • A la carte services – French fries (for the party)
  • Salad service-tomato salad (for the party)
  • Drinks – sparkling wine (limited to 1 drink per person)
  • Dessert service – after a meal of ice (vanilla) also limited to 1 service per person.

Hours: Noontime: 11: 00 ~ 15: 00 (BBQ set LO 13:00 / a la carte, drink LO 14:00)

Night time: 16: 00 ~ 22: 00 (BBQ set LO 20:00 / a la carte, drink LO 21:00)

  • Latin Beer Garden (Osaka)

A new concept of beer garden, “Taiyo-no-hiroba Plaza (Solar Plaza)” has Spanish patio inspired garden. With lively Latin music that anyone can enjoy while drinking iced cold beer and sumptuous BBQ food. Their menu is of a full-service BBQ style. Unfortunately, all-you-can-eat is not offered. Drinks are available for all-you-can-drink at the bar counter.

Hours: 17:00 – 22:00 (L.O. 21:30, Drink L.O. 21:30)

Open 7 days a week

Average price: Dinner 3,900 JPY

Seating Capacity: 260

Banquet Maximum Party Size: Seating 20

Non-Smoking

Accompanying children allowed, kids’ menu available