Hotel Granvia Wakayama Hosts 9th Craft Beer Festival on March 18

Published: January 7, 2026
Hotel Granvia Wakayama Hosts 9th Craft Beer Festival on March 18

Hotel Granvia Wakayama (located in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture; President and CEO: Masao Takeda) will host the 9th edition of its "Craft Draft Beer Festival" on March 18, 2026. The theme for this event is "JR West Hotels Regional Beer Journey – Traveling with Loved Ones to Create Joyful Memories." In addition to popular breweries from Wakayama, brewers from six prefectures where JR West Hotels operate—Kyoto, Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima, Nara, and Toyama—will gather. For 5,500 yen in advance (6,500 yen on the day), guests can enjoy all-you-can-drink access to 8 varieties of craft draft beer. The festival offers a unique experience of virtually traveling through seven prefectures in one day, all centered around JR West Hotels' locations, while savoring diverse flavors. Additionally, the hotel's chef will prepare appetizer platters specially designed to pair with craft beer.

Craft Beer Festival

Event Overview

Date & Time

March 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
Reception: 5:30 PM / Doors Open: 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM (Last Entry: 8:00 PM)

Location

Hotel Granvia Wakayama, 6th Floor Banquet Hall "Le Grand"

Price

5,500 yen per person (advance purchase) / 6,500 yen (same day) (including tax and service charge)

Beverages

All-you-can-drink craft draft beer (soft drinks also available)

Food

Appetizer platters paired with craft beer
*Additional food will be available for purchase at the live kitchen corner on the day.

Reservation Methods

Participating Breweries / Craft Draft Beers Available on the Day (in no particular order)

NOMCRAFT BREWING

Wakayama Prefecture

  • Nomcraft Lager

NOMCRAFT BREWING

Details: https://nomcraft.beer/

Mikazuki Brewery

Wakayama Prefecture

  • OVER THE MOON HOPPY WHEAT ALE Vol.2

Mikazuki Brewery

Details: https://wakayama.mikazuki.beer/

Kyoto Ichijoji Brewery First Appearance!

Kyoto Prefecture

  • Ichijoji Belgian Wheat

Kyoto Ichijoji Brewery

Details: https://kyoto-ichijoji-brewery.com/

Banrinoharu Brewing First Appearance!

Osaka Prefecture

  • Weizen

Banrinoharu Brewing

Details: https://banrinoharu.jp/

KURASHIKI BREWING CO. First Appearance!

Okayama Prefecture

  • #2 OKAYAMA PALE ALE

KURASHIKI BREWING CO.

Details: https://kurashiki-brewing.com/

Shimanami Brewery First Appearance!

Hiroshima Prefecture

  • STRIKE PILSNER

Shimanami Brewery

Details: https://shimanami-brewery.com/

Yamato Brewery

Nara Prefecture

  • Hajimari no Oto Pale Ale

Yamato Brewery

Details: https://yamato-brewery.com/

KOBO Brewery First Appearance!

Toyama Prefecture

  • 3A Lager

KOBO Brewery

Details: https://www.kobobrewery.jp/


*Please note that "JR Hotel Members" discounts and "WESTER Points" accumulation are not applicable for this event.

*Photos are for illustrative purposes only.

About JR West Hotels Membership Programs

JR West Hotels participates in two membership programs: "JR Hotel Members," which offers discounts on accommodation rates at JR Hotel Group properties across Japan, and "WESTER Points," which provides various services and benefits for JR West Group railways and shopping. Both programs have no enrollment or annual fees, and accumulated points can be used at participating facilities.

Details: https://www.hotels.westjr.co.jp/member/

Restaurant and Banquet Hall Availability Now Viewable Online

Restaurants: Check seat availability and make same-day web reservations.
https://www.hotels.westjr.co.jp/restaurant-reservation/

Banquet Halls: View availability by entering your desired date, format, and number of guests.
https://page.talkappi.com/?f=hotels-westjr-hp&id=2200000012

About Hotel Granvia Wakayama

Located in Wakayama, a castle town rich in tradition and culture cultivated over centuries—historically known as Kishu with 555,000 koku—Hotel Granvia Wakayama offers comprehensive facilities including accommodations, banquet halls, and restaurants at a convenient location. The hotel welcomes guests with thoughtful hospitality and a warm, home-like atmosphere, allowing them to experience the local charm and hospitality of the Kishu region. (https://www.granvia-wakayama.co.jp/)

Hotel Granvia Wakayama