Each autumn, Yokohama’s historic Red Brick Warehouse (Akarenga) on the waterfront transforms into a slice of Bavaria for the city’s hugely popular Oktoberfest — one of Japan’s largest German beer festivals. Beneath the brick facades and harbour lights, long communal tables fill with revellers raising steins of imported German beer, tucking into sausages, pretzels and roast pork while oompah bands play. With its lively atmosphere, bay-side setting and dozens of beers to sample, Yokohama Oktoberfest is a fun, festive evening out — and the same waterfront hosts spring and other seasonal beer events too.
This guide covers the festival, the beer and food, tips and access.
🗓️ Quick Reference
| Location | Red Brick Warehouse (Akarenga), Yokohama |
| Season | Autumn (around Sept–Oct) |
| Highlights | German beer, sausages, oompah bands |
| Best time | Evening for the liveliest atmosphere |
| Good for | Beer lovers, groups, couples |
The festival
- Held at the Akarenga (Red Brick) Warehouse plaza by the bay.
- Dozens of imported German beers on offer, served by the stein.
- Live oompah bands, communal tables and a buzzing beer-hall atmosphere.
Food & drink
- Classic German fare: sausages, pretzels, roast pork, sauerkraut and more.
- Reusable souvenir glasses (pay a deposit) are part of the fun.
- Sample widely — many stalls pour different regional brews.
Tips
- Entry may have a small fee; beer and food are paid separately.
- Go in a group to share a table and try more dishes.
- Dates change yearly — check the schedule; weather can be cool in the evening.
Combine your visit
The festival caps a Minato Mirai waterfront evening:
- Stroll the bay and warehouses first — see our Minato Mirai guide .
- Or dine in nearby Yokohama Chinatown another night — see our Chinatown guide .
How to get there
- Minatomirai Line to Bashamichi or Nihon-odori Station, a short walk to the Red Brick Warehouse.
- ~30 min from central Tokyo to Yokohama.
