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Zaō Shuzō Brewery hosts their annual Open Day in 2026 with unlimited tasting from 24 types of new sake. Attendees can purchase exclusive, limited-edition namazake with only 250 bottles available,...

Kurashiki Parole is a vibrant sake tasting and walking event taking place in front of Kurashiki Station. Attendees can stroll between various participating restaurants and bars, each offering selections of sake from breweries across the country. Purchase a ticket in advance or on the day, and enjoy a delightful tasting experience while exploring the city....

Explore the flavors of Takamatsu at the first Takamatsu Sake Guigui Nomiaruki! Enjoy a sake walking tour with tastings from 19 sake breweries and 19 local eateries, all matched for a fun one-day-only event. Stroll through the Takamatsu Chuo shopping district while sampling special sake and food pairings. This festival takes place rain or shine...

Jump aboard the Noseden Sake Train, a special two-day-only event where you can enjoy Japanese sake while riding the train. Expect great music and exclusive sake tastings on board. Perfect for sake lovers and those looking for a fun, unique travel experience in Japan. This event takes place over two days—May 27th and May 28th....

Eighteen sake breweries from across Japan will gather at Amu Plaza Nagasaki's Kamome Square for an exciting, multi-day sake festival. Attendees can taste a variety of regional sakes, meet producers, and experience the best of Japanese craft brewing culture. The event runs from May 29 to May 31, 2026, and promises a lively atmosphere perfect...

Celebrate Japanese sake culture at the KIGEN Japanese Sake Fest held at the Nara Convention Center. This three-day festival brings sake enthusiasts together for tastings, cultural seminars, creative events, and the chance to meet top industry names. Join for an immersive exploration of origin traditions and global sake trends. The event starts on May 29,...

Experience a special feast celebrating 'Shizuku Sake,' a competition-grade sake, paired with Japanese cuisine. This event promises a unique tasting and cultural experience for sake enthusiasts. The event takes place...

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Shiwa Gourmet Map with an exclusive sake tasting and brewery tour! Experience all nine sake breweries in Shiwa Town in just one day, with...

Take a relaxing stroll through Kitakata, a town famous for its local sake. This annual event, now in its 11th year, lets you sample sake from 12 different breweries while...

Experience a special open house at Nakazawa Sake Brewery in Kanagawa! The event features limited-edition sake tastings and sales, guided tours throughout the brewery (which is not usually open to...

Head to Tenzan Brewery for their Early Summer Kura-Open, a special one-day event in Saga Prefecture. Enjoy exclusive sake, limited collaboration items, and local specialties for sale, as well as a recommended sake tasting with five varieties to compare. Don’t miss the fun shrine lottery and the always-popular food stall corner. Free shuttle buses will...

Celebrate 180 years of Sawada Sake Brewery at this special two-day event in Gamagori, Japan! Day 1 features a sake cellar lecture focusing on the history, significance, and continuation of using wooden tools in sake brewing. Expect lectures by academic and industry experts, panel discussions, and deep dives into sake and coopering traditions – plus...

Experience the annual 'Kurabiraki' (Sake Brewery Festival) in Usuki! Discover the specialties of four local sake breweries, including tastings starting at just 100 yen per cup, exclusive local sake sales from Usuki and Yahatahama, and a food fair featuring top local specialties and food stalls. Meet the breweries: Kugehonten, Kotegawa Shuzo, Wakayama Shuzo, and Fujii...