The New Retro Sake Festival 2026 returns to Nishinomiya, offering a fun blend of traditional sake experiences with a modern twist. Sample chilled summer sake, sweet sake for beginners, highballs, liqueurs, and more from renowned local breweries such as Hakushika, Ozeki, and Nihonsakari. This year features a special Sake × DJ session, pairing refreshing drinks with great music for the ultimate summer evening. Guests can join the festival-exclusive pairing stamp rally, enjoy paid tastings of up to 12 different kinds of sake, participate in fun campaigns, take photos at the sake barrel display, and try their luck with giveaways. Entrance is free—just pay for drinks and food inside Street KITCHEN. Everyone from seasoned sake lovers to first-timers is welcome to drop in and enjoy a lively festival atmosphere!