Orion Beer is Okinawa’s hometown brew — a crisp, easy-drinking lager designed for the island’s heat and humidity, and a fixture of every izakaya table and beach barbecue. Founded in Nago in 1957, Orion is a beloved symbol of Okinawan identity. At the Nago brewery (Orion Happy Park) you can tour the production line and reward yourself with a glass of ultra-fresh draft straight from the source — a fun, family-friendly stop in northern Okinawa, often combined with the aquarium.

This guide covers the brewery tour, tasting, reservations, the beer fest and how to get there.

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Brew Orion — crisp Okinawan lager
Brewery Orion Happy Park, Nago (northern Okinawa)
Tour ~Free (reservation recommended)
Tasting Fresh draft after the tour
Good for Beer lovers, families, north-Okinawa trips

The brewery tour

  • The Orion Happy Park in Nago offers a guided look at the brewing and bottling process.
  • Tours are short, accessible and family-friendly (kids get a soft drink).
  • A shop sells Orion-branded goods and limited products.

Tasting the fresh draft

  • The reward at the end is a glass of freshly poured Orion draft — crisp and cold, as local as it gets.
  • The light, refreshing lager is built for Okinawa’s heat — perfect after sightseeing.
  • Non-drinkers and kids get alternatives, so everyone joins in.

Reservations, beer fest & tips

  • Reserve the tour in advance (online); it’s popular, especially in peak season.
  • The annual Orion Beer Fest (summer, Nago/Koza) is a big outdoor party with music and food.
  • Don’t drink and drive — have a designated driver or use tours/buses if tasting.

Combine your visit

The Nago brewery pairs perfectly with a northern day:

How to get there

  • Orion Happy Park, Nago: best reached by rental car (~1.5 hours from Naha), or highway bus to Nago.
  • Combine with the aquarium and west-coast stops on the way north.