Sapporo Factory

Sapporo Factory is a shopping complex in Chuo-ku with multiple connected sections housing over 160 stores, restaurants, and movie theaters. The site retains the distinctive red brick building that was originally Japan's first brewery as its centerpiece.

The site opened in 1876 as Japan's first beer brewery, producing beer using European techniques. In 1993 it became a shopping center while preserving the original red brick architecture.

The red brick building contains a small working brewery where you can watch traditional beer-making processes and taste local beers. This brewery connects the site's past with its present-day role as a shopping destination.

The complex sits a short walk from the nearest train station and is easy to reach on foot. Shops open in the morning with varying closing times, while restaurants stay open into the evening.

A tall black chimney with "Sapporo Beer" written on it stands as a reminder of the brewing heritage. This landmark shows where Japan's modern beer story began.

Location: Chuo-ku

Inception: April 9, 1993

Architects: Taisei Corporation

Official opening: April 9, 1993

Website: https://sapporofactory.jp

GPS coordinates: 43.06556,141.36333

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:04