A Tokyo Summer Tradition Returns:
“Forest Beer Garden” at Meiji Jingu Gaien
A beloved summer tradition in Tokyo, the “Forest Beer Garden” at Meiji Jingu Gaien is now open!
Since its debut in 1984, it has grown into one of the city’s most popular urban BBQ destinations, celebrating its 41st season this year. Set in a lush, open-air environment, it offers a refreshing outdoor BBQ experience in the heart of Tokyo. The 2026 season opens on Wednesday, April 22.
Location
Forest Beer Garden
Nikoniko Park, Meiji JinguGaien 14-13 Kasumigaoka-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
| Access | 5-minute walk from JR Shinanomachi Station 10-minute walk from Aoyama-itchome Station (Ginza Line) 5-minute walk from Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station (Oedo Line) |
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| Seating Capacity | Approx. 900 seats (600 seats under tents, available in case of rain) |