# Best breweries in Kyoto, Japan

> The best breweries in Kyoto, Japan, ranked. 14 breweries within 16 miles. Updated weekly.

*Canonical page: <https://finding.beer/breweries/japan/kyoto/> · data updated 2026-09-06*

Breadcrumb: Breweries → Japan → Kyoto

Within 16 miles of Kyoto we track 14 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Bighand Bros. Brewery in Kyoto leads the list at 3.86 (Fine).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Bighand Bros. Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/bighand-bros-brewery-29896.md) — 3.86, Fine — Kyoto
2. [Kyoto Beer Lab](https://finding.beer/brewery/kyoto-beer-lab-18241.md) — 3.84, Fine — Kyoto
3. [Kyoto Brewing Company (京都醸造)](https://finding.beer/brewery/kyoto-brewing-company-7910.md) — 3.83, Fine — Kyoto
4. [Yamorido](https://finding.beer/brewery/yamorido-20630.md) — 3.73, Fine — Kyoto
5. [Kyoto Arashiyama Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/kyoto-arashiyama-brewery-29995.md) — 3.70, Fine — Kyoto
6. [52's Brewing Exploration](https://finding.beer/brewery/52s-brewing-exploration-32328.md) — 3.58, Poor — Kyoto
7. [Shalara Craft Beer](https://finding.beer/brewery/shalara-craft-beer-35171.md) — 3.55, Poor — Kyoto
8. [Omi Beer](https://finding.beer/brewery/omi-beer-18400.md) — 3.49, Poor — Otsu, Shiga
9. [Woodmill Brewery Kyoto](https://finding.beer/brewery/woodmill-brewery-kyoto-18298.md) — 3.47, Poor — Kyoto
10. [Nishijin Beer](https://finding.beer/brewery/nishijin-beer-18428.md) — 3.40, Poor — Kyoto
11. [Kyoto Fushimi Beer Works](https://finding.beer/brewery/kyoto-fushimi-beer-works-30399.md) — 3.33, Poor — Kyoto
12. [Kizakura Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/kizakura-co-34714.md) — 2.92, Limited — Kyoto
13. [Kyoto Ichijoji Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/kyoto-ichijoji-brewery-18236.md) — 2.80, Limited — Kyoto
14. [Kinshi Masamune](https://finding.beer/brewery/kinshi-masamune-31457.md) — 2.80, Limited — Kyoto

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