Yokohama Oktoberfest 2025 at Red Brick | Best Beers, How to Enjoy, Discounts

It’s back—Yokohama Oktoberfest 2025 at the Red Brick Warehouse!

When people say “Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse,” locals think of two seasonal icons: Oktoberfest and the Christmas Market. This beer festival is one of the city’s most beloved autumn traditions.

We’re Minato & Mirai—long-time fans who go every year (this is about our 5th time!). Here’s our complete, experience-based guide to help you enjoy the festival like a pro. 🍻

What you’ll learn in this guide: 
✅ Event overview & schedule 
✅ Can’t-miss highlights 
✅ Comfortable ways to enjoy the crowd 
✅ How to choose beers (quick style tips) 
✅ Money-saving campaigns
…and more!

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Oktoberfest 2025｜Basics

The Red Brick Warehouse plaza transforms into a lively Bavarian village with a huge tent and open-air beer garden seating. Expect the aroma of sizzling sausages, live German band music, and cheerful “Prost!” toasts echoing through the night—this is Yokohama’s signature fall vibe.

• Venue: Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza (Akarenga)
• Dates: Sep 26 (Fri) – Oct 13 (Mon, Holiday), 2025
• Hours: Weekdays 12:00–21:30 (last order 21:00) / Weekends & Holidays 11:00–21:30
• Admission: ¥500 (tax incl.) / Free for junior high students & under
  *Under 20 must be accompanied by a guardian; food & drinks charged separately.

There are around 15–20 booths: major German breweries, limited local craft brews from Yokohama/Japan, and lots of food—from classic sausages, pretzels, schnitzel, and eisbein (pork knuckle) to seafood and sweets. Non-drinkers and families will also find plenty to enjoy.

In short, it’s both a beer lover’s paradise and a German culture festival with food, music, and dance—fun with friends, dates, or family.

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Signature Highlights That Return Every Year

100+ Beers on Tap

Expect favorites like Hofbräu, Paulaner, Erdinger, plus Japan-only kegs and venue exclusives—well over 100 choices overall.

Quick style guide to help you choose:

• Lager (Helles / Pils): crisp, refreshing; easy drinking.
• Weissbier (Wheat): fruity and aromatic; super approachable.
• Dunkel (Dark): roasty, malty depth; great with hearty meats.
• Festbier: brewed for Oktoberfest—fuller malt and festive richness.

Worried a 1-liter mug is too much? The crowd energy and band make it surprisingly doable. 😉

Live German Band = Instant Party

Once the polka starts, the tent turns into a dance floor. You’ll be clinking steins and singing with new friends in no time—that is the Oktoberfest magic.

Food to Match Your Pour

Don’t miss the sausage platter. Pair dunkels with schnitzel or ribs; go wheat beer with pretzels or salads; and fries go wonderfully with light, crisp lagers.

Not Just Beer

There’s also fruit beers, mocktails, non-alcoholic options, juices, and soft drinks—easy to enjoy for everyone.

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What’s New & Not-to-Miss in 2025

Point 1｜Japan-only & Venue-exclusive Beers

Alongside German classics, look for Japan-first releases and venue-only kegs—the selection totals 100+ beers. Non-alcoholic and non-beer drinks are offered at every food booth this year.

Point 2｜Three Brewery-Themed Beer Garden Zones

The familiar main tent is back with live music, and 2025 adds beer-garden seating split into three brewery-themed areas—decor, menus, and vibes tailored to each brand. Think imported German pours, non-alcoholic picks, and hearty outdoor foods like sausages and slow-cooked ribs.

Point 3｜Yokohama-only Original Beer & Noritake Mug

Star of the year: the Yokohama Oktoberfest Beer (Helles), brewed with local craft brewery Yokohama Beer. Balanced bitterness, clean finish—perfect with sausages, meats, and fries. Only at Red Brick!

It’s poured in a playful, exclusive Noritake mug designed for this event—clink two mugs and the illustrated characters “cheers” together. Note: the mug is on a deposit system and cannot be taken home.

Point 4｜More Reserved Seating

Reserved tables have doubled from last year, set toward the back of the main tent with a great view of the crowd. Book by the hour (or for the day) to breeze through peak times.

• Weekdays: ¥1,500 / table / hour
• Weekends & holidays: ¥2,500 / table / hour
  Book here (official)

Point 5｜Hofbräu Booth Returns

The popular Hofbräu booth is back—think royal-approved Bavarian classics with options for all-you-can-drink and reserved seats. It’s typically calmer than the main tent, great for a seated, culinary experience.

Save with These Campaigns

Yokohama Resident Thank-You Day

• Date: Oct 1 (Wed), 2025
• Who: Residents of Yokohama City
• Deal: Admission free (normally ¥500)
• How: Show ID with your current Yokohama address (e.g., residence card, driver’s license, health insurance card, passport, or a recent utility bill)

“Rain Mark” Weekday Discount

• When: Weekdays during the festival
• Deal: Admission ¥300 (normally ¥500)
• Condition: At 11:00 on the day, the official forecast by the Yokohama Local Meteorological Observatory shows a rain icon. Cashless entry only (cash = regular price).
• Note: If there’s no rain icon at 11:00, the discount doesn’t apply even if it rains later.

Yokohama DeNA BayStars Day

• Date: Oct 8 (Wed), 2025
• Who: Visitors wearing BayStars gear
• Deal: Admission free + stage events & prize drawings

Perfect for fans—and a fun excuse to visit even if you’re new to Japanese baseball.

If You’re Not Sure What to Drink: Our 2025 “Beer Awards”

Classics｜The German Greats

• Hofbräu Original Lager — crisp yet malty, Munich royalty approved.
• Paulaner Weissbier — fruity, smooth, the wheat beer benchmark.
• Erdinger Weiss — super approachable wheat, gentle and balanced.

Limited & Rare｜Only This Season

• Warsteiner Special Festbier — limited pours; clean, elegant lager.
• Aged Oktoberfest Beer — malt depth from extended conditioning.
• Berlo Berlin Rotbier — amber-red, toasty, and eye-catching.

Only-in-Yokohama｜Local & Venue Exclusives

• Yokohama Oktoberfest Beer <Helles> — the official collab with Yokohama Beer; refreshing and food-friendly.
• Cheers with the Noritake Mug — playful event-only design (deposit, no take-home).
• Fruit Beers / Apfelschorle — easygoing options for non-beer folks, too.

Three Ways to Enjoy (Oktoberfest Master Edition)

1) All-Out Party Mode in the Main Tent

Live band, roaring toasts, and 1-liter steins—this is where the energy peaks. Dance, sing, and make friends from all over.

2) Slow & Savory at the Hofbräu Booth

Prefer to sit, order, and savor? Book a seat or go with an all-you-can-drink plan. It’s calmer than the tent and perfect for pairing beers with hearty dishes.

3) Only-in-Yokohama: Sea Breeze Sips

Slip out of the tent for a few minutes and enjoy your beer with the harbor view. Daytime skies or night lights over the bay—both are unforgettable Yokohama moments.

Good to Know (Quick Tips)

• Age & ID: Legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Bring photo ID.
• Deposit System: Some glassware (e.g., the Noritake mug) requires a refundable deposit. Mugs generally cannot be taken home.
• Cashless: Discounts like the “Rain Mark” apply to cashless entry only.
• Peak Times: Evenings and weekends get busy—consider reserved seating.

Wrap-Up｜Raise Your Stein to Yokohama’s Fall

With 100+ beers, hearty German food, live music, sea views, and this year’s Yokohama-only releases, Oktoberfest at the Red Brick Warehouse is the city’s ultimate autumn celebration. See you under the tent—Prost!