Kiso Town in Nagano Prefecture invites everyone to its annual Spring Brewery Open Day! Experience the charm of this 'Town of Fermentation' with special one-day-only celebrations. Local sake breweries and miso stores open their doors, offering unique tastings and a festive market atmosphere. Enjoy local soba, pickles, and a variety of freshly fermented delicacies. A...
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 at the historic Gozen Sake Brewery Tsujimoto Main Store. This two-day event is free to attend and welcomes sake fans and curious visitors alike.
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 bottle-your-own station where you can take home fresh sake, special 'fukubukuro' lucky bags of sake, brewery tours (free, reservation required), a garage sale, a sake...
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Kamotsuru Sake Brewery in Higashihiroshima! The annual Kurabiraki event offers visitors the chance to enjoy spring-limited sakes, a free sake lees giveaway for the first 200 guests, and special brewery tours. The event is just a 5-minute walk from JR Saijo Station, with free admission for all. Whether you're...
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,...
Explore sake culture along the Nishitetsu Ōki Line with the Kurano Hosomichi Sake Brewery Tour Ticket! Enjoy visits to four local sake breweries, each offering tastings (up to 4 sake...
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, allowing guests to explore and taste a wide range of sake from Shizuoka prefecture. Located at Granship, a large convention venue adjacent to JR Higashi-Shizuoka...
Discover the world of sake at the annual Mizuo Sake Brewery Open Day in Nagano. Visitors can enjoy a special day touring the brewery, tasting a variety of limited-edition MIZUO sakes, and savoring local food specialties such as yakitori, oden, mountain vegetable tempura, and sweets. Attendees receive a commemorative tasting cup, and there's sake available...
Experience a unique evening in Shibuya at 'SAKE MODE: AFTER HOURS.' This free-entry sake tasting and social event invites you to unwind with Japanese sake in a relaxed nighttime setting at Sloth Jinnan. Join other sake enthusiasts for great drinks and good company, with free entry and flexible attendance throughout the night.
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Tenpoichi sake brewery's annual "kura biraki" open house. This festive event offers attendees a unique peek inside the brewery, with the chance to enjoy fresh sake and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Japanese sakemaking traditions. Perfect for sake enthusiasts and those interested in Japan's rich brewery culture.
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...
Experience the 9th annual Matsuo Taisha Sake-1 Grand Prix, a lively festival where sake enthusiasts can taste and compare a variety of premium sakes from renowned breweries across Japan. The event offers two tasting sessions, a chance to vote for your favorite sake, and unique culinary pairings. Tickets are limited to 500 per session. Organized...
Industry professionals, media, and beverage enthusiasts are invited to the Tottori Okayama Shimbashikan for a sake tasting and networking event. Sample a diverse selection of sake in a vibrant setting, connect with peers, and discover new favorites. Intended for those in the retail, food & beverage, distribution, and media fields.
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...
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...
Experience the launch of the 2026 Shinshu sake lineup from Tochigi Prefecture. Discover new-generation sake from a variety of esteemed breweries and enjoy tastings of freshly brewed batches. Sake aficionados and newcomers alike are welcome to sample the latest creations and celebrate the art of sake brewing!
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,...
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...
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...
Celebrate spring at the historic Sasa Iwai Sake Brewery's 'Kura Be Lucky!' festival in Niigata. Set in a 100-year-old, registered cultural property, this open house offers sake tastings, local food,...
Experience Japan's largest authentic shochu event with the theme 'Connecting Points to Draw the Future of Shochu.' Sake retailers from Hokkaido to Okinawa unite to showcase the charms of real shochu. The first venue features two sessions (12:00-14:30 and 16:00-18:30, separate admission for each) with unlimited tasting for participants. The second venue, located in the...