The “German Beer Festival,” featuring a wide variety of German beers, and the “Joetsu Myoko Gourmet Festival,” showcasing the best of Joetsu cuisine, will be held simultaneously for three days from Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 7th at the Kamabuta Ruins Park, located at the west exit of Joetsu Myoko Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen line.
This event has been held at the west exit of Joetsu-Myoko Station since the year before last. By hosting a food and drink event in front of the station, which serves as the gateway to Niigata Prefecture for tourists from the Kansai region, it aims to attract customers to surrounding shops and generate a lively atmosphere.
Last year’s venue
German Beer Festival
At the German Beer Festival, we offer six classic beers beloved in Germany.
Last year’s venue
This year, we’re also introducing two new beer cocktails designed to be more appealing to female drinkers. Of course, we’ll also be offering food menu items that pair perfectly with beer.
Last year’s venue
〈German Beers to be Sold〉
・Crew Republic Jackpot Hazy IPA／Passion fruit and citrus aromas! Mild bitterness
・Tüher Helles Hefeweizen／Smooth and mellow! Perfect for hot summer days.
・Pitbullger Pilsner／Germany’s premier hotel and restaurant brand. Ultra dry! Smoothest finish.
・Kestritz Schwarz／A dry black beer with a refined finish
★Benedictine Weissbier／A citrusy aroma and rich flavor white beer
★Half & Half／The exquisite balance of its fragrant aroma and gentle bitterness is its charm.
〈Beer Cocktail〉
★Original Radler／Germany’s classic, wildly popular beer cocktail. A huge hit with women!
★Shandy Gaff／A refreshing and easy-to-drink beer cocktail. Perfect for hot summer days!
※★The symbol indicates a new menu item this year.
Joetsu Myoko Gourmet Festival
The “Joetsu Myoko Gourmet Festival” brings together food stalls and food trucks from restaurants and businesses in Joetsu City and Myoko City. Thirteen participating establishments—ranging from long-established shops to popular spots—will offer diverse menus featuring local ingredients. Highlights include Joetsu’s specialty “suru-ten,” along with gyoza, steak, hamburgers, handmade tofu, chicken wings, craft beer, soft drinks, and more.
Last year’s venue
〈Stores〉13 stores
Tempura Wakasugi (Joetsu City) / NT Foods (Joetsu City) / Charcoal Grill Restaurant Lucas (Joetsu City) / GOGO Houraiken (Joetsu City)／Burger Café＆Grill PICCOLO（Joetsu City）／Water bar LIFE（Joetsu City）／BUTCHER’S JERK GRILL（Joetsu City）／Izakaya Hikosaburo（Joetsu City）／Bitter Ban（Joetsu City）／Handmade Tofu Shop Tofu Workshop Yashiro（Myoko City）／Heihachi Kamaboko Shop（Joetsu City）／Myoko Kogen Alpen Brick Beer（Myoko City）／Innovation Lab（Joetsu City）
As last year, a station stamp rally will be held at the venue. On Saturday, September 6th and Sunday, September 7th, participants can collect stamps while touring the venue and the area around Joetsu-Myoko Station. Collect four or more stamps to receive a gift. Enjoy the rally together with your children.
A special stage will be set up at the venue, featuring a variety of stage performances including rock, jazz, acoustic performances, and dance—something for everyone from children to adults to enjoy. We hope you’ll look forward to this too!
Joetsu Myoko Gourmet Festival / German Festival
■Date and Time: Friday, September 5, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Saturday, September 6, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Sunday, September 7, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
■Venue: Kamabuta Ruins Park (5-4-7 Yamato, Joetsu City, west exit of Joetsu-Myoko Station)
■Inquiries：TEL025-521-2627 (Joetsu-Myoko Station Front Event Executive Committee Secretariat)
■Facebook：Joetsu Myoko Gourmet Festival・German Festival
Kamabuta Ruins Park
Access: Hokuriku Shinkansen 3-minute walk from Joetsu-Myoko Station
