Written by Adriana Paradiso
The summertime favorite Forest Beer Garden is back for another year of outdoor drinks and chills. It’s located in Meiji Shrine’s Outer Garden.
What happens?
Enjoy a cold one, some grilled grub, and nature — all in the heart of the city.
Schedule 2026
Hours change depending on the date.
Suggested Activity
Challenge Sumo Wrestlers and Enjoy Lunch
Eat, train, and fight like a real Japanese sumo wrestler during this sumo demonstration and authentic 'Chanko Nabe' (hotpot) meal.
Regular season
- Weekdays: 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (L.O. 9:30 p.m.)
Sat., Sun., and holidays: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. (L.O. 9:30 p.m.)
High season (Jul. 18 to Aug. 31)
- Weekdays: 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (L.O. 9:30 p.m.)
Sat., Sun., and holidays: 12 p.m.–10:30 p.m. (L.O. 9:30 p.m.)
Tickets
You can make online reservations for the all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan (2 hours). Prices are ¥5,980 on weekends for the for the standard plan (adults), or ¥4,980 on weekends (excluding the Golden Week period). Student and child discounts are available.
There are also plans that include a Weber BBQ (from ¥6,980).
Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. A-la-carte options are also available if you show up without a reservation.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
Apr 23–Sep 30, 2026
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¥4,980 – ¥8,480
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 182 m from Shinanomachi Station Chūō-Sōbu Line (JB27)
- 0.5 km from Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō Station Oedo Line (E25)
- 0.7 km from Aoyamaitchōme Station Ginza Line (G4)Hanzomon Line (Z3)Oedo Line (E24)
