Kirin Beer Village - is part of the eponymous brewery area, which is open to the public. Guests of this place offers a walk through the village on their own or with a guide, to hear about the history of beer or watch a video about the process of its production, as well as taste the different varieties in the cozy restaurant.

The company "Kirin" - one of the four largest breweries in Japan. The drink came in Yokohama thanks to foreigners in 1869, in particular, the American William Copeland, who opened his brewery here. However, fifteen years later, he turned his business and moved to the United States. A year later, in 1885, a group of foreign and Japanese businesses based brewery has opened Copeland "Japanese brewing company", all produced beer called "Kirin". The name was borrowed from ancient Chinese mythology, in which there is Kirin is half dragon, half horse and bring happiness to those who see him.

By the middle of the XX century the company became the first country in the beer market in the future, she goes to the international market and is actively developing. Currently, the company produces two of the most popular Japanese variety - Kirin Lager, which is considered the oldest beers in Japan, and Ichigan Shibori. In addition, the company owns the right to sell beer in a country known brands, including Budweiser and Heineken. The company "Kirin" a research laboratory, also applies its expertise in such areas as plant genetics, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. In addition to beer, it produces strong and non-alcoholic beverages and food. And in 80 years, "Kirin" not only opened a chain of pubs, but also built several sports facilities and a health club in the country.