Curious about Japanese beer? Come taste Kawaba. An award-winning, micro-brewed beer from Kawaba Village, Gunma, Japan.

Kawaba, meaning “the place of the rivers” is the name of a small mountain village located in Gunma prefecture, so named because it is surrounded by five rivers and many mountain streams. Kawaba Village sits at the southern foot of Mt. Hotaka, one of Japan’s most famous mountains. In ancient times, Mt. Hotaka was known as a holy mountain, and today many visitors climb the mountain’s seven crests to experience its natural beauty. Here in this lush mountain location Kawaba Village proudly brews German inspired “Snow Weizen” and “Sunrise Ale.” Artisan brewers use only the finest ingredients combined with the crystal clear freshness of Mt. Hotaka’s sweet spring waters.