Which Island Will You Toast Next?
- The map below shows “remote island beers” across Japan as identified by Craft Beers from Japan’s Remote Islands. (Last updated: July 8, 2024)
- If you have additional information or corrections, please let us know here.
- Click the icons on the map for detailed information.
Orange Icons… Craft beer breweries located on remote islands
Green Icons… Beers inspired by the islands but not brewed there
- Beers may not always be available locally. Many establishments have irregular hours. Always check the brewery’s official website or social media before planning your visit.
| List of Craft Beer Breweries on Remote Islands | |
|---|---|
| Sado Island (Niigata) | t0ki brewery |
| Sado Island (Niigata) | SADO LAND BEER FACTORY |
| Izu Oshima (Tokyo) | Habuminato Brewery |
| Kozushima (Tokyo) | Hyuga Brewery |
| Chichijima (Tokyo) | PAPA’S BREWING COMPANY |
| Awaji Island (Hyogo) | Awaji Brewery |
| Awaji Island (Hyogo) | NAMINO OTO BREWING |
| Awaji Island (Hyogo) | Tsukarenaosu Brewery |
| Shodoshima (Kagawa) | Mamemame Beer |
| Honjima (Kagawa) | Kyufuku Brewing Honjima |
| Mushima (Okayama) | Mushima Hama Brewery |
| Omishima (Ehime) | Omishima Brewery |
| Gogoshima (Ehime) | Gogoshima Beer Farm |
| Osakikamijima (Hiroshima) | MICHISHIO BREWING |
| Etajima (Hiroshima) | Etajima Works |
| Miyajima (Hiroshima) | MIYAJIMA BREWERY |
| Daikonshima & Eshima (Shimane) | Daikonshima Brewery |
| Amakusa Shimoshima (Kumamoto) | AMAKUSA SONAR BEER |
| Iki Island (Nagasaki) | ISLAND BREWERY |
| Yakushima (Kagoshima) | Catch the Beer |
| Amami Oshima (Kagoshima) | AMAMI BREWERY |
| Kume Island (Okinawa) | Brewery Tumugi |
| Miyakojima (Okinawa) | Miyakojima Microbrewery |
| Ishigaki Island (Okinawa) | Ishigaki Beer |
| Ishigaki Island (Okinawa) | AGAINST THE GRAIN BREWERY ISHIGAKI, OKINAWA |
| List of Beers Inspired by Remote Islands | |
|---|---|
| Rebun Island (Hokkaido) | Shima no Hito Beer (Pale Ale) |
| Mikurajima (Tokyo) | Mikurajima Kabutsu IPA / Mikurajima Kabutsu HAZY IPA |
| Hachijojima (Tokyo) | Hachijojima Lemon Pale Ale |
| Enoshima (Kanagawa) | Introduction to Beers Sold in Enoshima |
| Naoshima (Kagawa) | The Tale Of NAOSHIMA |
| Yugeshima (Ehime) | Yumeshima Ale |
| Ikuchijima (Hiroshima) | Shimagokoro Setoda Lemon Ale |
| Tobishima Kaido Islands (Hiroshima/Ehime) | Tobishima Beer |
| Suo Oshima (Yamaguchi) | Suo Oshima Mikan Ale |
| Otsushima (Yamaguchi) | Shima Beer SUDAIDAI |
| Okinoshima (Shimane) | Okinoshima Shima Beer |
| Goto Islands (Nagasaki) | BARAMON BEER |
| Fukue Island (Nagasaki) | Hashikara Brewing |
| Kikai Island (Kagoshima) | Majiritto Brewing |
| Amami Oshima (Kagoshima) | Amami Hanahana Ale |
| Okinoerabujima (Kagoshima) | MUNI |
| Okinoerabujima (Kagoshima) | Potato Beer |
| Kudakajima (Okinawa) | KUDAKAJIMA WEIZEN |
| Kume Island (Okinawa) | KUMEJIMA 612 |
Tips for Exploring Remote Islands
- Check Local Information
Review the brewery’s official social media accounts or local tourism association websites to plan your trip. - Bring Extra Cash
ATMs may be scarce on islands. Bring plenty of cash, especially small bills and coins, which are often appreciated. - Pack Motion Sickness Remedies
Small boats can be rocky, and even large vessels may experience turbulence. If you’re concerned, take medication before boarding. - Listen to Locals
Enjoy a toast together! Also, as remote islands may have natural hazards, always follow local guidance. - Stay Calm During Delays
Plan your itinerary with the possibility of ferry cancellations in mind. - Return Home Safely
Avoid excessive drinking. Never drink and drive! - Come Back Again!
With each visit, you’ll make new connections and discover more reasons to raise your glass on the islands!