Overview
Though essentially a booze-fest, Oktoberfest always remained friendly and controlled enough to confidently bring your young ones along to enjoy the food, music, and fun. The complex includes both indoor and outdoor facilities, so weather isn’t an issue, except for high winds, which have caused canceled days in the past. If there is a drawback to the event, it’s the long lines. Come on a national holiday and be prepared to line up to enter, and then again to use the toilets.
Oktoberfest festivals have, over time, spread to take place in other areas of Japan including Tokyo’s Odaiba and Hibiya Park, and the schedule has been experimented with to include multiple instances per year, including Golden Week. However, the first two weeks in October can always be counted on for a great time.
Prost! If you can’t make it to Germany for the real Oktoberfest, head down to Yokohama for the best substitute you’ll find. Located at Yokohama’s historic Red Brick Warehouse, Akarenga Soko, Oktoberfest is an annual fall tradition that never disappoints. Come satisfy your craving for a stein of dark German beer, or any other kind, for that matter, delicious food, and a rousing good time to be had by all.
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At Oktoberfest, beer is the way beer ought to be, dark, German, and plentiful. Each year there are plenty of imported and domestic vendors alike, from standard Japanese brands to authentically German ones sporting their special Oktoberfest brews. Though the exact companies change a bit from year to year, the odds are that you’ll be able to find your favorite with no difficulty.
The true draw of Oktoberfest, though, is its atmosphere. Rain or shine, Oktoberfest has always brought out the playfulness in people, or maybe it’s the beer. Starring at the event is the bona-fide oom-pah band that takes up their accordions and tubas every few hours throughout the day and rocks out everything from classic pop cover music to traditional Bavarian drinking songs. Their best performance is always the last one of the night, when the crowd really gets into dancing and singing until you forget what country you are in.
What Makes This Food Event Special
What makes Oktoberfest in Yokohama special is its authentic German atmosphere in a historic Japanese port city setting.
Best Substitute for Munich: If you can’t make it to Germany for real Oktoberfest, head down to Yokohama for best substitute you’ll find. Located at Yokohama’s historic Red Brick Warehouse, Akarenga Soko, Oktoberfest is annual fall tradition that never disappoints. Yokohama’s Red Brick Warehouse is home to Oktoberfest, an annual event showcasing Germany’s beer and food traditions with authentic oom-pah band to top it all off.
Historic Red Brick Warehouse Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse keeps beer flowing during its 17-day Oktoberfest celebration, featuring over 100 different beers including German Augustiner. The complex includes both indoor and outdoor facilities, so weather isn’t an issue except for high winds. The Akarenga Soko complex, collection of old brick warehouses, is ten-minute walk from Bashamichi station on Minatomirai line. The scent of sea fills the air at warehouse square.
Over 100 Different German Beers: Each year there are plenty of imported and domestic vendors alike, from standard Japanese brands to authentically German ones sporting their special Oktoberfest brews. Yokohama Oktoberfest fills plaza at Red Brick Warehouse each autumn with German beer tents, food stalls, and live oompah music set against Yokohama Bay skyline. Expect imported draft beer, bratwurst, and pretzels served between two Meiji-era brick buildings on Minato Mirai waterfront. Average price of beer is $6.70 for 300ml based on 1000 yen, 500ml can be as low as $8.70 depending on brand name, with 0.5 liters typically runs between $6.70 to $8.70 based on 1000 to 1300 yen with one-time deposit of $6.70 based on 1000 yen on cool stein glass, refundable unless you drop it.
Bona-Fide Oom-Pah Band: Starring at event is bona-fide oom-pah band that takes up accordions and tubas every few hours throughout day and rocks out everything from classic pop cover music to traditional Bavarian drinking songs. Their best performance is always last one of night, when crowd really gets into dancing and singing until you forget what country you are in. Noise level is loud inside tent especially when band is performing traditional Bavarian music.
Family Friendly Booze-Fest: Though essentially booze-fest, Oktoberfest always remained friendly and controlled enough to confidently bring your young ones along to enjoy food, music, and fun. Complex includes indoor and outdoor facilities.
Food, Cuisine & Specialties
The cuisine is authentic German festival food paired with German beer.
German Beer – Dark, German, and Plentiful: At Oktoberfest, beer is the way beer ought to be, dark, German, and plentiful. Each year there are plenty of imported and domestic vendors alike. Beers cost between $7.60 estimate based on 1200 yen to $10.76 estimate based on 1700 yen for 500ml glass. 0.5 liters typically runs between $6.70 to $8.70 with one-time deposit of $6.70 on cool stein glass, refundable unless you drop it. Over 100 different beers including German Augustiner, Paulaner, Hofbräu, Lowenbräu, and other Oktoberfest brews. Standard Japanese brands also available. Glass deposit roughly $6.70 for first beer, refunded when you return glass or keep it as souvenir stein.
Bratwurst and German Sausages: Food choices vary each year, but always include nice selections of bratwurst, sauerkraut, potatoes, ham, and other German favorites. Bratwurst is grilled and served with mustard and sauerkraut, with varieties including Nuremberg bratwurst, Thuringian bratwurst, and cheese-filled bratwurst.
Pretzels, Potatoes, and Sides: Large soft pretzels with salt, served with sweet mustard, French fries small plate at least $2.30 based on 350 yen, German potato salad, sauerkraut, and mashed potatoes.
Ham and Meat Platters: Grilled ham, pork knuckle Schweinshaxe, and meat platters with ham and sausage.
Seafood Surprise: Bratwurst, pretzels, raw oysters and even steamed lobster is available, adding Japanese twist to German festival.
Price Note: Food is good but predictably pricey for such an event. However, your entrance ticket allows re-entry, so eating elsewhere and then returning is another option. You can find cheaper food and drink elsewhere, but Oktoberfest’s roaring good time makes it worth extra cost.
Chefs, Restaurants & Food Vendors
The vendors are German breweries and German food importers.
Imported German Breweries: Authentically German breweries sporting their special Oktoberfest brews, including Augustiner, Paulaner, Hofbrau, Spaten, and others. Each brewery has its own tent or stall with draft beer towers.
Domestic Japanese Vendors: Standard Japanese brands to authentically German ones, including Kirin, Asahi, Sapporo with German-style brews.
German Food Vendors: German food specialists importing bratwurst, pretzels, sauerkraut, and ham, many from Yokohama’s German community and restaurants.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Restaurants: Restaurants inside Red Brick Warehouse complex also participate, offering German-inspired menus during festival.
Beer Pricing and Glass: After paying cover charge where you are given wristband, you can purchase food and beer either inside large tent or from outdoor vendors. Food was expensive but quality authentic.
Food Experience
The food experience is festive, musical, and communal.
Stein Glass Deposit System: 0.5 liters typically runs between $6.70 to $8.70 with one-time deposit of $6.70 on cool stein glass, refundable unless you drop it. You get heavy glass stein with brewery logo, drink beer, then return glass for deposit refund or keep as souvenir. Many visitors collect steins each year.
Indoor and Outdoor Tent: The complex includes both indoor and outdoor facilities, so weather isn’t an issue except high winds which have caused canceled days. Large tent with long communal tables inside, outdoor plaza with benches between two brick warehouses overlooking Yokohama Bay. There is clean restroom trailer.
Oom-Pah Band Performances: Bona-fide oom-pah band takes up accordions and tubas every few hours throughout day and rocks out everything from classic pop cover music to traditional Bavarian drinking songs. Best performance is always last one of night, when crowd really gets into dancing and singing.
Long Lines and Re-Entry: If there is drawback, it’s long lines. Come on national holiday and be prepared to line up to enter, and then again to use toilets. However, entrance ticket allows re-entry, so you can eat elsewhere and return. Sloshing German pints of beer as you sing along to traditional music played throughout day.
Family Friendly: Though essentially booze-fest, Oktoberfest always remained friendly and controlled enough to confidently bring your young ones along to enjoy food, music, and fun. Children enjoy pretzels, potatoes, and music.
Atmosphere: Rain or shine, Oktoberfest has always brought out playfulness in people, or maybe it’s beer. True draw is atmosphere, rousing good time to be had by all.
Date & Schedule
Location: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Official Period: Late Sep – Mid October 2027 (Dates TBD)
Though essentially a booze-fest, Oktoberfest is annual fall tradition that never disappoints. While original Oktoberfest in Munich usually runs from late September to early October, in Yokohama time frame is more flexible. However, first two weeks in October can always be counted on for great time.
Typical Schedule Based on Previous Editions:
Duration: Yokohama Oktoberfest celebration typically runs for 17 days, often from late September to mid-October, such as September 18 to October 4, 2026. Some years it is held in two separate periods including Golden Week and autumn.
Daily Hours: Festival typically open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, with beer and food service until 9:00 PM. Weekends and holidays may have extended hours until 10:00 PM. Last entry often 30 minutes before closing.
Peak Times: Weekends and national holidays are busiest with long lines to enter and use toilets. Weekday afternoons are less crowded. Evenings after 6:00 PM are most festive with oom-pah band’s best performance being last one of night.
Band Schedule: Oom-pah band performs every few hours throughout day, typically at 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM, with final performance being most energetic.
Weather Note: Complex includes indoor and outdoor facilities, so weather isn’t issue except for high winds which have caused canceled days in past. Check official site for wind cancellations.
Contact: Phone 045-227-2002 for Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse event information.
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Location & Venue
The venue is historic Red Brick Warehouse on Yokohama Bay.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse – Akarenga Soko: Address is 1-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, also known as Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Space. The complex includes both indoor and outdoor facilities, located on Minato Mirai waterfront.
Historic Buildings: Akarenga Soko complex, collection of old brick warehouses built in Meiji era, 1911, originally customs warehouses, now converted to cultural and shopping complex. Two main buildings, Building 1 and Building 2, with event plaza between them. The scent of sea fills the air.
Facilities: Indoor large tent with communal tables, outdoor plaza with benches, stage for oom-pah band, beer stalls, food stalls, restroom trailer clean, and indoor facilities in brick buildings with shops and restaurants.
Surroundings: Located at Yokohama Bay, with views of Minato Mirai skyline, Ferris wheel, and sea. Ten-minute walk from Bashamichi station on Minatomirai line and Nihon-Odori station. Near Yokohama World Porters, Cup Noodles Museum, and Yokohama Cosmo World.
Atmosphere: Autumn and Winter: Fall Foliage, Oktoberfest, Christmas Market, and more. There is no better way to kick off autumn in Yokohama than celebrating abundant natural beauty. These colors are also on display in beverages served at Yokohama Oktoberfest held outside Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, historic European-style building that hosts variety of cultural events.
Accessibility: Venue is flat and accessible with paved plaza, accessible toilets in restroom trailer and inside brick buildings, elevators.
Getting to the Event
Getting to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is easy via train and walking.
By Train: Akarenga Soko complex is ten-minute walk from Bashamichi station on Minatomirai line, and also from Nihon-Odori station. From Tokyo, take JR to Yokohama Station then Minatomirai Line to Bashamichi or Nihon-Odori, about 45 minutes total from Shibuya or Shinjuku. From Yokohama Station, Minatomirai Line to Bashamichi is 8 minutes.
From Tokyo: Take JR Tokaido Line or Keihin-Tohoku Line to Yokohama, transfer to Minatomirai Line to Bashamichi. Alternatively, take Tokyu Toyoko Line direct to Minatomirai.
By Bus: Buses from Yokohama Station East Exit to Red Brick Warehouse, and tourist loop bus Akai Kutsu.
By Car: From Shuto Expressway, take Minato Mirai exit. Parking at Red Brick Warehouse parking lots costing $8.00 to $12.00 per day based on 1200 to 1800 yen, but spaces fill quickly during festival, so train advised.
By Foot: From Sakuragicho Station, walk 15 minutes through Minato Mirai waterfront. From Kannai Station, walk 15 minutes.
Airport Access: From Haneda Airport, take Keikyu to Yokohama then Minatomirai Line, about 40 minutes.
Where to Stay Nearby
Yokohama offers many hotels near Red Brick Warehouse.
Near Red Brick Warehouse: Hotels like Hotel Yokohama Bay Sheraton, InterContinental Yokohama Grand, and Yokohama Royal Park Hotel are within 10 to 15 minutes walk of venue, with bay views. Prices $100.00 to $250.00 per night.
In Minato Mirai Area: Many hotels in Minato Mirai area such as Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minato Mirai, APA Hotel Yokohama Kannai, and Richmond Hotel Yokohama Bashamichi, $70.00 to $150.00 per night.
In Yokohama Station Area: Business hotels near Yokohama Station like Toyoko Inn, Route Inn, and Washington Hotel, $60.00 to $100.00 per night.
Budget Options: Hostels and guesthouses in Kannai and Isezakicho area, $30.00 to $60.00 per night.
Booking Tips: Late September to mid-October is autumn tourist season and Oktoberfest is popular, so booking 2 to 3 weeks ahead for weekends is recommended. Weekdays have more availability.
Things to Do Before or After the Event
Combine Oktoberfest with Yokohama sightseeing.
Yokohama Bay Area: Explore Yokohama Cosmo World amusement park with Ferris wheel, Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama with custom cup noodles, and Yokohama World Porters shopping.
Sankeien Garden: Sankeien Garden is tranquil garden where ginkgo and maple trees turn 175,000-square-meter grounds into harmonious autumn colors, perfect way to kick off autumn.
Yokohama Chinatown: Visit Yokohama Chinatown, largest in Japan, for additional food after Oktoberfest.
Minato Mirai: Walk Minato Mirai waterfront, visit Landmark Tower, and enjoy night views of bay.
Christmas Market: After Oktoberfest, same venue hosts Christmas Market in late November to December.
Yokohama Brewery: Visit Yokohama Bay Brewery and other local craft breweries, as Yokohama is Japan’s original home for beer.
Restaurants & Local Food to Try
Beyond Oktoberfest, Yokohama offers diverse foods.
German Food at Festival: Try nice selections of bratwurst, sauerkraut, potatoes, ham, and other German favorites. Food is good but predictably pricey for such an event. However, entrance ticket allows re-entry, so eating elsewhere and then returning is another option.
Yokohama Local Foods: Try Yokohama’s famous dishes like Yokohama ramen Ie-kei tonkotsu shoyu ramen, shiumai dumplings from Kiyoken, and fresh seafood from bay.
Red Brick Warehouse Restaurants: Restaurants inside Red Brick Warehouse offer Italian, French, and Japanese cuisine with bay views.
Minato Mirai Restaurants: Many restaurants in Minato Mirai and World Porters with international cuisine.
Budget Eating: Since food at Oktoberfest is pricey, many visitors eat elsewhere before returning, taking advantage of re-entry allowed by entrance ticket.
Dietary & Food Allergy Information
Oktoberfest has German foods with common allergens.
Allergen Information: Bratwurst contains pork and may contain beef, plus spices, garlic, and may contain milk. Pretzels contain wheat and may contain milk and eggs. Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage, generally allergen-free. Potatoes may be fried in oil containing allergens. Beer contains barley, wheat, and gluten. Raw oysters and steamed lobster available may contain shellfish.
Gluten: Beer contains barley and wheat gluten. Bratwurst often contains gluten as filler. Pretzels contain wheat. Gluten-free options very limited.
Vegetarian and Vegan: Vegetarian options limited as most German foods contain meat. Some potato dishes, pretzels, and sauerkraut may be vegetarian but often cooked with animal fats. Vegan options rare.
Halal: Halal-certified German foods not typically available as pork is main meat. Some potato dishes may be halal-friendly but check.
Language Support: Menus in Japanese and English and German with pictures. Staff speak basic English. Translation apps help. Beer vendors speak some German and English.
Ticket Information
Oktoberfest Yokohama uses entry fee plus pay-as-you-go for beer and food.
Admission: Entrance ticket historically in $2.00 to $3.30 range per visit based on 300 to 500 yen per visit, confirm exact current price at gate. Admission is nominal $1.30 based on 200 yen, with beer and food sold separately in some years, or $3.30 based on 500 yen in other years. Some years entry fee $2.00 based on 300 yen. Your entrance ticket allows re-entry, so eating elsewhere and then returning is another option.
Beer Pricing Based on Previous Editions:
Beer: Beers cost between $7.60 estimate based on 1200 yen to $10.76 estimate based on 1700 yen for 500ml glass. 0.5 liters typically runs between $6.70 to $8.70 based on 1000 to 1300 yen with one-time deposit of $6.70 based on 1000 yen on cool stein glass, refundable unless you drop it. Average price of beer is $6.70 for 300ml based on 1000 yen, 500ml can be as low as $8.70 depending on brand name.
Glass Deposit: One-time deposit of $6.70 based on 1000 yen on cool stein glass, refundable unless you drop it, or glass deposit roughly $6.70 for first beer, refunded when you return glass or keep it as souvenir stein.
Food: Food choices vary each year, but always include nice selections of bratwurst, sauerkraut, potatoes, ham, and other German favorites. Bratwurst $5.00 to $8.00 based on 800 to 1200 yen, pretzels $3.30 to $5.00 based on 500 to 800 yen, potatoes $2.30 to $4.00 based on 350 to 600 yen, raw oysters and steamed lobster $8.00 to $15.00.
Payment: Food and beer purchased either inside large tent or from outdoor vendors, after paying cover charge where you are given wristband. Most vendors cash only, some accept IC cards like Suica and credit cards. Bring cash.
No Reservation Needed: No reservation needed for general entry. However, for large groups, reserving table in tent may be possible via official site.
Official Event Information
Event Name: Oktoberfest in Yokohama, also known as Yokohama Oktoberfest and Yokohama Akarenga Oktoberfest
Location: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, 1-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, also known as Yokohama’s historic Red Brick Warehouse, Akarenga Soko, and Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Space
Access: Ten-minute walk from Bashamichi station on Minatomirai line and Nihon-Odori station, complex includes both indoor and outdoor facilities
Format: Annual fall tradition, 17-day Oktoberfest celebration featuring over 100 different beers including German Augustiner, with German beer tents, food stalls serving bratwurst, sauerkraut, potatoes, ham, pretzels, raw oysters, steamed lobster, and bona-fide oom-pah band performing traditional Bavarian drinking songs
Organizer: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Management, Yokohama City, and German breweries
Official Website URL as Text: en.japantravel.com/kanagawa/oktoberfest-in-yokohama/1674 and yokohama-akarenga.jp/oktoberfest/
Additional Official Information as Text: japanactivity.com for Oktoberfest Yokohama at Red Brick Warehouse 2026 Guide and tripadvisor for reviews
Contact: Phone 045-227-2002 for Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse event information
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FAQ
What is Oktoberfest in Yokohama?
Though essentially a booze-fest, Oktoberfest always remained friendly and controlled enough to confidently bring your young ones along to enjoy food, music, and fun, located at Yokohama's historic Red Brick Warehouse Akarenga Soko as annual fall tradition that never disappoints. At Oktoberfest, beer is the way beer ought to be dark German and plentiful, with over 100 different beers including German Augustiner, and food choices including bratwurst, sauerkraut, potatoes, ham, and other German favorites, plus bona-fide oom-pah band.
Where is Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse?
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, also known as Akarenga Soko, is located at 1-1 Shinko Naka Ward Yokohama Kanagawa Japan, historic European-style building that hosts variety of cultural events, ten-minute walk from Bashamichi station on Minatomirai line and Nihon-Odori station. Complex includes both indoor and outdoor facilities so weather isn't an issue except for high winds which have caused canceled days in past, and scent of sea fills the air at warehouse square on Minato Mirai waterfront with views of bay skyline.
How much does beer cost?
Beers cost between $7.60 estimate based on 1200 yen to $10.76 estimate based on 1700 yen for 500ml glass, with 0.5 liters typically running between $6.70 to $8.70 with one-time deposit of $6.70 on cool stein glass refundable unless you drop it. Average price of beer is $6.70 for 300ml and 500ml can be as low as $8.70 depending on brand name, with glass deposit roughly $6.70 for first beer refunded when you return glass or keep it as souvenir stein, priced at premium compared to standard izakaya pour reflecting imported breweries.
Is Oktoberfest family-friendly?
Though essentially a booze-fest, Oktoberfest always remained friendly and controlled enough to confidently bring your young ones along to enjoy food, music, and fun, with complex including indoor and outdoor facilities and clean restroom trailer. Food choices include bratwurst, pretzels, potatoes, and other German favorites that children enjoy, plus raw oysters and steamed lobster, and true draw is atmosphere with oom-pah band performing every few hours, making it enjoyable for families despite being beer-focused.
Are there long lines and can I re-enter?
If there is drawback to event it's long lines, with visitors prepared to line up to enter and then again to use toilets especially on national holiday and weekends, as Yokohama Oktoberfest fills plaza at Red Brick Warehouse each autumn. However, your entrance ticket allows re-entry so eating elsewhere and then returning is another option, with food good but predictably pricey for such event, and you can find cheaper food and drink elsewhere but Oktoberfest's roaring good time makes it worth extra cost.
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