Events

Celebrate the 8th anniversary of Yokoyama Brewery at the 2026 Yokoyama Kura Fest! Experience a festive day at Omoeka Shuzo's Yokoyama Brewery, which will feature special events, tastings, and a...

The Kamikawa Taisetsu Sake Brewery presents the Hekiun-gura Brewery Festival at their Tokachi location, inside the Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. Sake fans can look forward to a...

Enjoy a delightful evening at the 12th annual Sake Festival, hosted at Hachinohe Plaza Hotel Urban Hall. Sample a diverse selection of sake, from classic brews to rare finds courtesy...

Celebrate Japanese sake culture at the Toyohashi Sake Festival, an exciting event dedicated to sake lovers! Sample a wide variety of sake, enjoy local food, and experience festival vibes with...

Experience a delightful evening of curated cheese and sake pairings at "salone'自在" in Numazu, Shizuoka. This intimate tasting event, limited to just 24 guests, is organized by Takashima Brewery. Enjoy...

Experience a celebration of sake at the 30th ShidaHeiya Nectar Story. Held at GRANDAIR Bouquet TOKAI in Shizuoka, this festival features premium sake from renowned local breweries including Isojiman, Shidaizumi, Sugii, Hatsukame, and Omuraya. Enjoy a seated-style tasting event with up to 350 attendees. Tickets are only available online (no sales at the venue or...

Explore the charming Tamagawa Brewery at their annual Open House! Dive into a day packed with local sake tastings, brewery tours, games, food stalls, and festive fun for visitors of all ages. This lively event is a must for sake lovers and a welcoming introduction for those new to Japan's iconic beverage. Hosted at Kinoshita...

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, and enjoy curated sake pairings. The event includes free brewery tours so visitors can explore the sake-making process. Advance all-day tickets are 3,000 yen, with...

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....

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 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 the public), and kitchen car food vendors offering delicious bites. Tasting tickets are available for purchase as a booklet of 10. This fun event runs...

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...