If you love craft beer, you’ve probably heard of YONA YONA Ale. Produced by YOHO Brewing, it all began with their Japanese American Pale Ale in 1997, Japan’s first step into the booming craft ale market. Known for its citrusy aroma and rich malt, “yona yona” gets its name from the Japanese for “night after night,” referring to the everyday enjoyment of YONA YONA Ale in a happy life.
Now, as Shinagawa Intercity—the 32-story high-rise of offices and restaurants connected to Shinagawa Station—reopens, bringing with it a wealth of food and drink options for hungry workers and travelers alike, the doors also opened to the YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery, the largest brewery restaurant directed connected to a train station in all of Japan.
From a rotating selection of craft beers served with paired European dishes to behind-the-scenes brewery tours, let’s see what to expect in YONA YONA’s latest blend of bar, restaurant, and brewery.
YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery, the all-new brewery restaurant for beer lovers
With approximately 200 seats, YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery is officially Japan's largest brewery restaurant directly connected to a train station. This means that there’s space for all people and occasions, whether you’re the salaryman popping in for a beer or two before heading home, the weekly nomikai drinking party of colleagues, or tourists exploring the sights and scenes of Shinagawa.
From the moment you wander inside, it’s easy to see why this spot is the new flagship of YONA YONA BEER WORKS—the beer restaurant of Yo-Ho Brewing, in partnership with Wonder Table. and Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate. Exposed brick walls, atmospheric, warm lighting, and eye-catching, yet muted, artwork adorns the walls, crafting a setting that’s both stylish and cozy.
In the background, gleaming silver vats may catch your eye—that’s the YONA YONA brewery, where bi-monthly tours show visitors how and why this space will become a “hub for pioneering the future of craft beer.”
Wonder Table will handle restaurant management and food development, while Yo-Ho Brewing will be in charge of beer development and brewing. By combining the expertise of Wonder Table, well-versed in restaurant management, with Yo-Ho Brewing's strengths in craft beer development and fan events, they hope to create an all-new experience for beer lovers.
YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery: Restaurant
Once you’ve taken your seat—perhaps beside the lively open kitchen or along the underlit bar counter—an enticing selection of limited-edition beers and pairing foods await.
Over at the bar, YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery plans to always have at least 10 craft beers on tap, with a rotation of three or four beers freshly brewed in their on-site brewery, changing with the seasons.
Three such YONA YONA beers include:
- Gate One: The flagship blend of this brewery restaurant, promising a bright, hoppy, and refreshing beer that’s perfect for ending a long work day.
- Sakura Knot: Inspired by the cherry blossoms blooming in Shinagawa Intercity Central Garden, this beer uses only Japanese ingredients and techniques, including beloved cherry blossom leaves.
- Fruit Quartet Hazy: One for lovers of fruit beer! A blend of fruits and vanilla, sure to please craft beer drinkers with a sweet tooth.
Can’t decide which beer to try? Order a few different beers with friends and taste-test your way through them, or make the most of their “beer takeout,” allowing you to take a different beer away whenever you want.
Every dish on the restaurant menu has also been carefully considered to complement the flavor profiles of the beer. Around 30 different dishes and beer-paired bites will be served, featuring generous signature options like Roasted Saisai Chicken, original Homemade Craft Sausages—with everything from mincing the meat to stuffing the casings done in-house—and Ginger-fried Bone-in Domestic Pork.
Or, for those looking for a leisurely lunch option, pair a crisp Gate One beer with a lunch-only Homemade Hot Dog, served with a side of potato wedges and salad.
YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery tour
Don’t just peek in at the YONA YONA Tokyo brewery from afar—get up close and personal with the place “where craft beer is born.” See, touch, and taste the raw materials and learn how they’re prepared, and their effect on the finished product.
Once you’ve followed the journey of craft beer from malt and hops to the final amber-hued pour, enjoy a beer flight and guided tasting. You’ll learn the unique stories behind each beer, along with the best dishes for pairing with your new favorite craft ales.
Join a YONA YONA brewery tour: The tours only have a capacity of 15 people per session, making it an exclusive craft beer experience for ¥3,520 per person. Head to the YONA YONA brewery tour website to find out when the next tour will be.
YONA YONA merchandise
If you have an appetite left over for some YONA YONA merch, you’re in luck. The merchandise area will be the first thing you see when you walk in, and the last thing you see when you walk out, tempting you to treat yourself to some YONA YONA-branded goodies.
Items for sale include:
- T-shirts
- Sweaters
- Tote bags
- Caps
- Glassware
- Takeaway beer containers
- Water bottles
- …and so much more!
What to expect in Shinagawa Intercity
You didn’t think that the YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery restaurant was the only thing inside the gleaming skyscraper that is Shinagawa Intercity, did you? Here’s everything else you can expect from the new-and-improved Shop & Restaurant building…
Sumiyakiya Komorebi
Sumiyakiya Komorebi is a sleek, traditional robatayaki charcoal-grilling restaurant that will fill your evening with the sounds and aromas of slow-grilled fish and vegetables in the heart of the city.
Yakitori Samushin
Yakitori Samushin is all about omakase (chef's choice) skewers, served one by one as they’re ready. Allow your taste buds to follow the ebbs and flows of the season, delighting in an ever-changing selection of grilled chicken, seafood, and vegetables.
SHINATERRACE KITCHEN
As part of the Shinagawa Intercity renovation, a new food hall was announced, taking the name of "SHINATERRACE KITCHEN." Within its calming, open space are a number of eat-in or to-go restaurants, taking you around the world’s cuisines without ever leaving Shinagawa.
- Spice Theater: Fragrant curries and tapas dishes, alongside hearty biryani, soup curry, and katsu curry.
- Nogata Gyoza: A renowned gyoza restaurant that’s featured in Tabelog's Top 100 Restaurants, known for their golden-brown, pan-fried gyoza.
- Odashi Udon Kakaya: Traditional Japanese dishes like udon noodles in a dashi broth, crispy rice, and more unique udon offerings, such as cream udon and mentaiko spicy cod roe udon.
- Crisp Salad Works: Personalize your salad exactly to your liking with a range of 30 toppings. Who said eating healthily had to be boring?
- BISTRO NONKI: Ease into European dining with a glass of wine and a relaxing bistro atmosphere, with flavorful Western-style rice dishes and grilled Wagyu beef.
- Washoku Biyori Osaketo: A “sake oasis where office workers can relax.” Pair carefully selected sake from sake master Naoki Yamaguchi with the Japanese cuisine of head chef Satoshi Anjiki, who honed his skills in Ginza.
Getting to Shinagawa Intercity
Shinagawa Intercity is directly connected to the Konan Exit (East Exit) of Shinagawa Station via a pedestrian walkway, taking about five to eight minutes on foot, depending on which line you arrive by.
Multiple lines reach Shinagawa Station, a major transit hub, including JR Yamanote, JR Keihin-Tohoku, JR Tokaido, JR Yokosuka, the Tokaido Shinkansen, and the private Keikyu Line.
Fancy a beer at YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery?
Whether you’re traveling through Shinagawa as part of your Japan itinerary or are lucky enough to work in the area, YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery is the place to be when you’re craving a craft ale and a filling, well-paired meal.
Stop by with friends, colleagues, or a moment of me-time and unwind with an aromatic, crisp beer that’s been expertly brewed on-site.
Photo credits: All photos are credited to Wondertable, Ltd. unless indicated
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Shinagawa Station is on multiple lines, including JR Yamanote, JR Keihin-Tohoku, JR Tokaido, JR Yokosuka, Keikyu Line, and Tokaido Shinkansen Line.
YONA YONA is a Japanese brand of beer that first came out in 1997, inspired by the craft beer culture in the United States. It was originally born from within Hoshino Resorts, the luxury hotel and ryokan operator. “Yona Yona” means “every night” in Japanese, referring to the easy-drinking nature of YONA YONA Ale.
The brand will also be opening YONA YONA BEERISE in July 2026. Located in Izumisano City, Osaka, the experiential brewery promises to combine the enjoyment of craft beer with more entertainment elements. We hope to cover the future opening on our website! 🍻
There are only limited YONA YONA Tokyo Brewery tours given, with a capacity of 15 people per session. You will need to book in advance to secure your spot. Find out more.
