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The Gozen Sake Festival returns for its 40th anniversary, celebrating the revival of the bodaimoto method and local sake traditions. Enjoy exclusive tastings, traditional entertainment, and a lively community atmosphere...

Celebrate the 23rd annual Spring Shinshu Sake Brewery Festival at Yoshida Sake Brewery in Fukui! Marking a special 220th anniversary, the festival features rare premium sake tastings and sales, a...

Celebrate spring with local sake, gourmet food, entertainment, stage events, and more at the annual Murashige Sake Brewery Festival. This festival features tastings of new and classic sakes, food stalls,...

Celebrate the rich traditions of Japanese sake at the Shizuoka Sake Festival 2026. Attendees receive 10 sake tasting tickets and an original sake cup. The event offers three entry timeframes,...

Experience the vibrant Chouei Spring Festival 2026, taking place after the cherry blossom season in Okazaki! Sake lovers can look forward to limited-edition brews, tastings, and unique bottles only available at this festival, including the renowned Futato series, collaboration brews, award-winning selections from the Aichi Prefecture Sake Competition, and innovative fruit liqueurs. Sample fresh, just-pressed...

Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Aizu Homare Sake Brewery Festival in Kitakata, Fukushima! The renowned Homare Brewery is opening its doors for this special event, where you can enjoy fresh sake tastings and soak up the festive atmosphere amongst cherry blossoms. Experience the charm of a brewery open day in a beautiful, traditional...

The Kagamiue Sake Brewery in Okuizumo, Shimane is opening its doors for a special brewery opening event. Enjoy sake tastings, meet the staff, and celebrate spring at this annual gathering. More details, including program highlights and activities, will be shared closer to the date. Admission is free and the event will be held rain or...

Experience the Hisamoto Sake Festival at Hisamoto Saketen in Takamatsu, Japan! Enjoy a sake tasting event where you can sample a variety of sake from five different breweries, and purchase your favorites on the spot. There will also be delicious food booths, including delights from Miyamoto Souzaiten. Sake lovers nearby shouldn't miss this vibrant local...

Celebrate the world of Ginjo sake at the annual Ginjo Shinshu Festival 2026! This event is dedicated to sampling freshly brewed Ginjo sake from across Japan, offering a rare chance to experience unique, regional flavors. It takes place in the historic Red Brick Brewery Factory—an atmospheric venue perfect for exploring the craft of sake making....

The Tanuki Nijo Sake Matsuri is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special two-phase sake festival in Sapporo. Sake fans can enjoy tastings from 50 sake breweries representing all 47 Japanese prefectures in the first phase, and 16 local Hokkaido breweries in the second phase. For 1,000 yen, attendees can taste up to five varieties...

Celebrate the flavors of Fukushima at the Fukushima Sake Meguri - Spring Celebration! Featuring more than 38 breweries and over 100 types of local sake, this festival brings together sake lovers for a night of tastings and seasonal cuisine. Enjoy a sit-down course dinner and raise a glass to award-winning sake at the Koriyama View...

Okuhida Shuzo is hosting its annual brewery opening event! Attendees can look forward to sake tasting booths, rare sake challenges, limited-edition sake sales, food trucks, entertaining games, muscle weighing activities, Kanayama tea tastings, and much more. It’s a lively festival welcoming everyone interested in exploring sake culture and local treats. Don’t miss this unique chance...

Experience a sake celebration with free admission! Enjoy tastings and sales of limited-edition sake, special treats for children, and locally made goodies. Discover handmade crafts from the brewery madam, brewery tours, and sake-marinated pickles. Exclusive new sake manju from Hoshika no Yume will be available. Local favorite eateries will set up a gourmet marche onsite....

Celebrate sake at the annual Kurabiraki (brewery opening) festival at Koimari Shuzo in Imari, Saga! Enjoy exclusive limited-release sake, sake-based sweets, food trucks, and lively stage performances. Buy a commemorative sake cup for 500 yen to sample a variety of brews. Parking is limited, so using public transportation or carpooling is recommended. The festival takes...