32nd Jojima Sake Brewery Opening (Day 1 of 2)

Celebrate all things sake at the 32nd Jojima Sake Brewery Opening festival in Kurume! Enjoy tastings from a range of renowned local breweries including Asahikiku, Ikekame, Takamasamune, Chikushi no Homare, Hiyokutsuru, Mizuho Nishiki, Mori no Kura, and Iwanami. Sample and compare sakes with a special tasting ticket that comes with 15 samples and a commemorative sake cup. Don’t miss collaborative events like “Kaki × Sake Bar” (featuring oysters and sake pairings), delicious food stalls, shuttle bus tours around the breweries, and the “Rokumei no Utage” banquet. Shuttle buses are available from Nishitetsu Mizuma Station and JR Kurume Station, making it easy to get to the venue. Special limited edition sake “Jo-jima Eight” will also be available for purchase. The festival is a highlight of Kurume City’s sake scene—perfect for fans of Japanese culture and craft beverage enthusiasts.