An event "Oktoberfest in Kokura 2014 " where you can experience German food and music will be held from October 3 to 13 at Katsuyama Park Oshiba Square (Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture). Entrance is free of charge.


"Oktoberfest in Kokura 2014" is an event held in honor of the world's largest beer festival in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Approximately 30 types of "Tarusei German beer", which are brands that are difficult to drink such as "Spaten" and "Weienstephan", will be prepared, and German specialties such as sausages will also be on sale.

Beer purchase is a deposit system. There is a special glass for each brand, and when you buy beer, you deposit 1,000 yen for the glass, and when you return the glass, the deposit is returned.

In addition, the orchestra GAUKIS BAVARIA, which is active in Europe, will also visit Japan for the first time at the event. You can also enjoy live German folk music.


The event venue is Katsuyama Park Oshiba Square in Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu. Hours are from 16:00 to 21:00 on weekdays and from 11:00 to 21:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.