Sake and shochu events in 2026

January 2026

• Thu 8 Jan – Sun 8 MarShinshu Matsuri and Iwamura Brewery Open Day 2026HeldIwamura JozoGifuFrom January 8 to March 8, 2026, the brewery holds its New Sake Festival and Open Day in front of the brewery.
• Fri 9 Jan – Sat 10 JanToyama Station Sake Bar new sake fair (January)Held富山県酒造組合JR Toyama Station North-South Passage, Toyama16:00~20:00A two-day paid tasting at Toyama Station of new sake brewed in the current brewing season.
• Tue 13 JanMogura-uchi (mole-driving ritual)HeldHananoka ShuzoKumamotoEvery year on 13 January, a mole-driving ritual is held with children of Wamizu town.
• Fri 16 JanShimabi Toast New Year Party 2026 with Kagoshima United FCHeldNagashima KenjoCentera Tenmonkan, Centera Square Plaza, Kagoshima17:00~20:00A New Year party on Friday 16 January 2026 at Centera Tenmonkan in Kagoshima City, with three cups of Satsuma Shimabijin or Kuroshima Bijin for 300 yen, snacks, a stage show and a raffle.
• Fri 16 JanSake brewing experience 2026HeldAsahi ShuzoMie9:00〜12:00Booking neededHeld at the brewery on 16 and 23 January 2026 from 9:00 to 12:00, with five places each day for a sake brewing experience.
• Sat 17 JanNew Year brewery open days 2026 (first)HeldHakusen ShuzoGifuOPEN:9時 CLOSE:16時A nine-day brewery festival where fresh sake is sold by measure inside the brewery.
• Sun 18 Jan11th Tokyo Chiyomusubi tasting partyHeldChiyomusubi ShuzoHotel New Otani Tokyo, TokyoBooking neededThe tasting party was held at Hotel New Otani Tokyo on 18 January 2026.
• Fri 23 JanSuigei x You Night to Aim for the WorldHeldSuigei ShuzoTsudoi-dokoro Key., Tokyo第一部:17:00~18:00 / 第二部:18:30~19:30 / 第三部:20:00~21:00Booking neededA networking event at Tsudoi-dokoro Key. in Kanda, Tokyo, pairing Suigei sake with food.
• Sat 24 JanBrewery tour, January 2026HeldNagayama Honke ShuzojoYamaguchi12:00からBooking neededA 90-minute brewery tour is held on Saturday 24 January 2026 from 12:00.
• Sat 24 JanAwamori and pewter workshop: making a pure tin chibugwaHeldKamimura ShuzoOkinawaWorkshop to hand-beat a tin chibugwa cup, using pewter prized in the Ryukyu Kingdom era.
• Sun 25 Jan14th Gokan Kura Open (winter brewery open day)HeldYatsushika ShuzoOita9:30~15:30A brewery open day on January 25 at Yatsushika Shuzo with a new sake sale, a tasting session and amazake service.
• Fri 30 JanHideyoshi tasting party Ichiza KonryuHeldSuzuki ShuzotenGrand Palace KawabataA tasting party organised by Hideyoshi at Grand Palace Kawabata.
• Fri 30 JanShinobue and piano evening LIVEHeldOmon ShuzoNiigata開場:17:30A live concert of shinobue flute and piano is held at the Gokaibishi brewery resort.
• Sat 31 Jan – Sun 1 MarSugino-ya brewery open days 2026HeldHamachi Shuzo (Suginoya)FukuokaThe 2026 brewery open days ran on weekends and holidays from 31 January to 1 March, featuring new sake.

February 2026

• Sun 1 FebMakino Shuzo brewery open day (2nd)HeldMakino ShuzoShizuoka10:00~14:30The second Makino Shuzo brewery open day is held on Sunday 1 February 2026, 10:00 to 14:30, at the brewery, with a second venue at Doi Farm.
• Wed 4 FebWakatake Risshun Asa-shiboriCancelledOmuraya ShuzojoShizuokaThe Wakatake Risshun Asa-shibori planned for 4 February 2026 has been suspended.
• Fri 6 Feb – Sat 14 FebSake tasting week before the festivalHeld大山観光協会Six restaurants in the Ooyama area (each shop has its own date), YamagataBooking neededRestaurants in Ooyama serve new sake from the four breweries for comparison tasting, with reservations of up to 20 guests per shop.
• Fri 6 Feb – Tue 3 MarTanaka Shuzo Doll Festival 2026HeldKaneitanaka ShuzoHokkaido9:05~17:55Doll display at the main shop and Kikkoura from 6 February to 3 March 2026.
• Sat 7 FebIsonosawa brewery open days 2026HeldIsonosawaFukuoka10時から16時The 2026 brewery open days run from 7 to 11 February at the brewery, with free entry.
• Sat 7 FebOpening event 2026Held新酒とふるさとの味まつり実行委員会Takamori Station (end of the Minami-Aso Railway), Kumamoto15:00〜18:00Held at Takamori Station on the first day of the festival, with barrel Reizan new sake, a ceremony and live music.
• Sat 7 FebBrewery open day 2026HeldAoki ShuzoAichi13:00〜15:30The brewery open day is on Saturday, 7 February 2026, from 13:00 to 15:30 on the brewery grounds.
• Sat 7 Feb – Sun 8 MarMatsumidori brewery concertHeldNakazawa ShuzoKanagawa第一部13:00~ ・ 第二部14:30~Brewery concerts are held at the brewery's shop during February 7 to March 8, 2026, free of charge.
• Sat 7 FebBrewery open day 2026 (19th)HeldKikumasamune ShuzoHyogoThe brewery opens the grounds of its Kaho storehouse to the public for its annual open day.
• Sat 7 Feb – Sun 8 Mar38th Shinshu to Furusato no Aji Matsuri (new sake and local food festival)Held新酒とふるさとの味まつり実行委員会Restaurants and lodgings in Takamori town, KumamotoA month-long festival where participating restaurants and lodgings in Takamori town serve the limited-time Reizan new sake with local food.
• Sat 7 Feb – Sun 8 FebChōyo Kura Open 2026HeldMaruishi JozoAichiTwo-day brewery open day at Maruishi on 7 and 8 February 2026.
• Sun 8 Feb – Wed 11 FebHokkaido sake fair in Moyuku Sapporo, winter 2026Held北海道酒造組合Moyuku Sapporo, B2 plaza, Hokkaido12時から19時までFrom 8 to 11 February 2026, timed with the Sapporo Snow Festival, the guild ran a Hokkaido sake fair at Moyuku Sapporo.
• Sun 8 FebShirayuki Sake Brewery Festival, 29th editionHeldKonishi ShuzoHyogo10時~16時The brewery festival was held on 8 February, 10:00 to 16:00, at Shirayuki Brewery Village Chojukura and its surroundings.
• Sun 8 FebSakagura Mitearuki-ki brewery open dayHeldHayakawa ShuzobuMie10:00〜15:00頃Brewery open day with brewery visits, new sake sales and amazake, held 10:00 to 15:00 at the brewery.
• Fri 13 Feb – Sat 14 FebToyama Station Sake Bar new sake fair (February)Held富山県酒造組合JR Toyama Station North-South Passage, Toyama15:00~20:00A two-day paid tasting at Toyama Station of new sake brewed in the current brewing season.
• Sat 14 Feb2026 Nenohi kura open dayHeldMoritaAichiThe 2026 Nenohi kura open day was held on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
• Sat 14 FebMagnolia saron concert, Valentine liveHeldOmon ShuzoNiigata開場:18:00A live concert themed on Valentine's Day is held inside the Gokaibishi brewery resort.
• Sat 14 FebHakurou new sake tastingHeldSawada ShuzoAichiThe Hakurou new sake tasting was held on 14 February 2026 and was fully booked.
• Sat 14 FebBrewery open days 2026 (second)HeldHakusen ShuzoGifuOPEN:9時 CLOSE:16時A nine-day brewery festival where fresh sake is sold by measure inside the brewery.
• Sat 14 Feb – Sun 15 FebThe 32nd Jonoshima Sakagura Biraki (brewery open day)Held城島酒蔵びらき実行委員会Machinomori park (Town Forest), Fukuoka09:30-16:00The 32nd Jonoshima brewery open day was held on 14 and 15 February 2026 at the Machinomori park in Jonoshima, Kurume, with 8 participating breweries.
• Sun 15 FebMatsumidori brewery concertHeldNakazawa ShuzoKanagawa第一部13:00~ ・ 第二部14:30~A brewery concert held at the Nakazawa Shuzo direct sales shop from 15 February to 1 March, admission free.
• Fri 20 Feb – Sat 21 FebOsaka tasting and sales event, February 2026HeldNagano MeijoTenjinbashi 2-chome shopping street, OsakaThe brewery held a tasting and sales event on 20 and 21 February 2026 in the Tenjinbashi 2-chome shopping street in Osaka.
• Sat 21 Feb – Sun 22 FebAwamori history talk and brewery tour, The Kingdom of Liquor the World LovedHeldKamimura ShuzoOkinawa10:00〜12:30 ・14:00~16:30Booking neededTwo-day event with a talk on awamori history by a Ryukyu historian, a brewery tour and a sangria-making session. Booking required.
• Sat 21 Feb – Sun 22 FebHanegi Festival 2026, round 1HeldShiraito ShuzoFukuoka開場10:00/閉場16:00Held at Shiraito Shuzo on 21 and 22 February. Admission is free, with brewery-only sake, Tanaka Rokugo sales and standing tasting at the bar.
• Sat 21 Feb – Sun 22 FebBrewery open day 2026HeldIde ShuzoSaga10:00〜16:00The brewery open day is held on 21 and 22 February 2026, 10:00 to 16:00, at the brewery.
• Sat 21 FebShinshu train, 21 February 2026Held新酒とふるさとの味まつり実行委員会Minami-Aso Railway Shinshu train (departing Tateno), KumamotoBooking neededA one-way train from Tateno to Takamori with Reizan new sake and a snack set. Advance application is required.
• Sat 21 Feb27th brewery open dayHeldHosui ShuzoTokushimaOn Saturday 21 February 2026 the brewery holds an open day with tasting sales of new and limited sake.
• Sat 21 Feb – Sun 22 Feb2nd Kura Matsuri (brewery festival)HeldHeiwanishiki ShuzoGifuThe 2nd brewery festival was held at the brewery on 21 and 22 February 2026, with the PEACE brand debut and sales of Daiginjo Arahashiri.
• Sat 21 Feb31st Ooyama New Sake and Brewery FestivalHeld大山観光協会Four breweries in the Ooyama area, Ooyama Community Center, Dewa Chamber of Commerce plaza and other sites in town, Yamagata12時~15時Booking neededVisitors can walk between four Ooyama breweries to taste new sake, and enjoy new sake from the four breweries with local food at the Ooyama Community Center.
• Sat 21 Feb – Sun 22 FebBrewery open days (two days)HeldYamamori ShuzoAichi2026/2/21(土)10時~15時Brewery open days on February 21 and 22, 2026; tastings are available on both days.
• Sat 21 FebBrewery open day 2026HeldAkita Shurui SeizoAkita午前の部 10:00~12:00 / 午後の部 13:30~15:30Booking neededHeld on 21 February 2026 as a fully reservation-based brewery open day that included a tour of the brewing cellar.
• Sun 22 FebMichisakari sake festival 2026HeldMichisakari ShuzoGifuThe Michisakari sake festival is held on Sunday, 22 February 2026.
• Sun 22 FebBrewery tour open dayHeldKaminoi ShuzoAichi10:00〜15:00Brewery tour open day on 22 February 2026, with free entry and free tasting.
• Sun 22 FebFestival-only brewery tourHeldShiraito ShuzoFukuoka12時の部・14時の部Booking neededA brewery tour held only on 22 February. Registration is closed because the places are full.
• Fri 27 Feb – Sun 1 MarSake Brewery Open Days 2026HeldIshikura ShuzoFukuoka14:00~20:00 / 11:00~20:00 / 11:00~16:00From 27 February to 1 March 2026, Hakata Hyakunenkura held its open days with new sake sales and a sake corner.
• Fri 27 Feb25th Aizu new sake tasting partyHeld会津若松酒造協同組合Aizu Wakamatsu Washington Hotel, FukushimaBooking neededThe 25th Aizu new sake tasting party was held on 27 February 2026, with new sake from 12 breweries and advance ticket sales.
• Sat 28 FebBrewery open day 2026HeldOkuda ShuzotenAkitaBooking neededVisitors can tour the sake brewery on Saturday 28 February 2026; places are full and applications are closed.
• Sat 28 FebSake cellar LIVE, Violin CelloHeldOmon ShuzoNiigataA violin and cello live show is held at the Gokaibishi brewery resort.

March 2026

• Sun 1 Mar2026 Brewery open day and new sake festivalHeldHayashi Ryuhei ShuzojoFukuoka10:00〜15:00On 1 March 2026 (Sunday), 10:00 to 15:00, the brewery held its new sake festival with this year's new sake.
• Fri 6 Mar – Sat 7 MarHiru kara Yoi Asobi 2026 shochu eventHeldIwagawa JozoCenterras Tenmonkan, event plaza3月6日 14時半~20時 / 3月7日 12時~19時The brewery holds its shochu event Hiru kara Yoi Asobi 2026 at the Centerras Tenmonkan event plaza on 6 and 7 March 2026.
• Fri 6 Mar – Sun 8 MarYoshinogawa Sake no Jin 2026HeldYoshinogawaNiigataFrom 6 to 8 March the Yoshinogawa Sake no Jin 2026 was held at the Jozo sake museum.
• Sat 7 Mar – Sun 8 MarSpring brewery open day 2026HeldChiyogikuGifu10:00 – 15:00On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March, rain or shine, the spring brewery open day at Chiyogiku held bulk sales of genshu, tastings and sales.
• Sat 7 MarKAMPAI OITA! Jizake Street 2026Held大分県酒造組合Beppu Yayoi Shopping Street, Oita14:00~18:00Booking neededOn Saturday 7 March 2026 from 14:00 to 18:00 at Beppu Yayoi Shopping Street, visitors can taste sake and honkaku shochu from Oita breweries, with advance booking.
• Sat 7 MarKitaya Sake Brewery Open House 2026HeldKitayaFukuoka10:00~16:00Kitaya holds its 2026 brewery open house on Saturday 7 March 2026 from 10:00 to 16:00 on its head office grounds in Yame; entry is free and tasting uses paid tickets.
• Sun 8 MarMain event of the Shinshu Festival 2026Held新酒とふるさとの味まつり実行委員会Takamori Town Exchange Center, Kumamoto11:00〜15:00On the final day, the main event at the Takamori Town Exchange Center area offers barrel-aged new sake and local food stalls and food trucks.
• Sat 14 Mar – Sun 15 MarBrewery open day 2026HeldKikubijin ShuzoFukuoka10:00~16:00The brewery holds its open day on 14 and 15 March 2026 at the brewery, with fresh new sake, free admission and free shuttle buses.
• Sat 14 MarOyama whisky SalonHeldNishibori ShuzoJR Koyama StationOn 14 March 2026 a talk event was held at Koyama Station with distillers and bartenders from Oyama.
• Sat 14 MarSpring brewery open day 2026HeldMatsumoto ShuzoKyoto10時~15時The spring brewery open day is held on the brewery grounds on Saturday 14 March 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00, with free entry.
• Sat 14 MarSpring brewery open day 2026HeldMasuda Tokubee ShotenKyotoBrewery open day with special limited sake and the new 'Harugasumi' namazake, pressed that morning and sold only at the brewery.
• Sat 14 Mar14th Kura Open dayHeldSawanotsuruHyogo11:30~15:30The brewery opens its sake plant and museum for the 14th Kura Open day on 14 March 2026.
• Sat 14 MarBrewery open days 2026 (third)HeldHakusen ShuzoGifuOPEN:9時 CLOSE:16時A nine-day brewery festival where fresh sake is sold by measure inside the brewery.
• Sat 14 Mar – Sun 15 Mar7th Nakijin Shuzo Kura MatsuriHeldNakijin ShuzoSpecial venue in the Nakijin Shuzo parking lot, Okinawa午前10時~午後5時(最終日午後4時まで)Held on 14 and 15 March at the special venue in the Nakijin Shuzo parking lot.
• Sun 15 MarOkura Festa 2026HeldTerada HonkeChiba9:00~15:30A festival held on Sunday 15 March 2026 from 9:00 to 15:30 on the Terada Honke grounds and the streets around it.
• Sun 15 MarYakamihime Rosé Sweets Pairing TastingHeldSuwa ShuzoIn front of the information corner and product hall at Michi-no-Eki Seiryu Chaya Kawahara10:00〜16:00On 15 March a tasting pairing the Yakamihime Rosé with local sweets is held at Michi-no-Eki Seiryu Chaya Kawahara.
• Sun 15 Mar28th Jinyu Kura MatsuriHeldNabedanaChibaBrewery festival held at the Kozaki brewery. Entry is free; tastings are paid.
• Fri 20 Mar – Sun 22 MarIsonosawa spring festival 2026HeldIsonosawaFukuoka10時から16時The 2026 spring festival runs from 20 to 22 March at the brewery, with free entry.
• Fri 20 Mar – Sun 29 MarShunnoten new sake festival 2026HeldYorozuya JozotenYamanashi13:00 ~ 16:00From 20 to 29 March, the new sake festival at the Rokusai sake gallery lets you taste the new sake.
• Fri 20 MarBrewery open day 2026HeldHirano JozoGifu10:00〜15:00On Friday 20 March 2026 (public holiday), from 10:00 to 15:00, the brewery holds its open day at the brewery, with new sake on show.
• Fri 20 MarBrewery open day 2026HeldAiyu ShuzoIbaraki11:00〜17:00Booking neededAiyu Shuzo holds its first brewery open day on 20 March 2026 (public holiday) from 11:00 to 17:00, and advance booking is required.
• Fri 20 MarBrewery open day, March 2026HeldTakeshige Honke ShuzoNagano1å0時~15時 (入場締め切り14時30分)The brewery open day is held on Friday 20 March 2026. Visitors who do not drink sake enter free of charge.
• Sat 21 Mar – Sun 22 MarSpring brewery festival 2026HeldTago Honke ShuzojoOkayama各日10:00〜16:00Sells this winter's new sake at the brewery's shop on 21 and 22 March 2026.
• Sat 21 Mar – Sun 22 Mar18th Kamimura Shuzo Thanksgiving FestivalHeldKamimura ShuzoOkinawaThanksgiving festival at the brewery on 21 and 22 March, with stage shows, food stalls, awamori cocktails and a shitsugi ceremony.
• Sat 21 Mar – Sun 22 Mar3rd Kura Matsuri (brewery festival)HeldHeiwanishiki ShuzoGifuThe brewery festival is held at the brewery on 21 and 22 March 2026, 9:30 to 15:30, with new sake sales and day-only items.
• Sun 22 MarBrewery open day 2026HeldTakagi ShuzoBentenza, Kochi12時30分~14時30分Booking neededHeld at Bentenza with new sake tasting and a social area; booking required, capacity about 200.
• Sun 22 MarAzumanada 2026 brewery open dayHeldAzumanada JozoChibaThe brewery held its 2026 open day on March 22, 2026.
• Mon 23 Mar21st Aomori Sake Tasting PartyHeld青森県酒造組合Aomoriパーティー18時半~20時半A party held on 23 March 2026 for tasting Aomori sake.
• Tue 24 MarTasting session with awards ceremonyHeld静岡県酒造組合Hotel Granhills Shizuoka, ShizuokaOn 24 March 2026 a tasting session open to the general public was held at Hotel Granhills Shizuoka.
• Sat 28 Mar – Sun 29 MarSpring brewery festival 2026HeldMifuku ShuzoShiga10:00~16:00On March 28 and 29 the grounds are open for brewery tours, food stalls and more.
• Sat 28 Mar – Sun 29 MarSasaichi Day 2026 spring festivalHeldSasaichi ShuzoYamanashiThe spring festival was held at the brewery on March 28 and 29, 2026, where visitors could try Sasaichi sake and Japanese wine.
• Sat 28 Mar – Sun 29 MarSpring Tokaido sake brewery tour 2026Held一般社団法人湖南市観光協会（春の東海道酒蔵めぐり 共催：甲賀市観光まちづくり協会、甲賀酒造協同組合）Six sake breweries in Konan and Koka cities, Shiga午前10時~午後4時Six breweries in Konan and Koka hold open-brewery days; no booking is needed and visitors go directly to each brewery.
• Sat 28 MarShirakane Shuzo spring festivalHeldShirakane ShuzoKagoshimaThe Shirakane Shuzo spring festival was held on Saturday 28 March.
• Sat 28 Mar – Sun 29 MarThe 12th Ureshino Onsen Sake Brewery FestivalHeldGochoda ShuzoSaga10:00~16:00The brewery joins the Ureshino sake brewery festival on March 28 and 29, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00 at the Shiota venue.
• Sat 28 MarBrewery open day 2026HeldMeiri ShuruiIbaraki9:30~15:30The brewery opens its grounds on Saturday 28 March 2026 from 9:30 to 15:30, held even in rain.
• Sat 28 Mar – Sun 29 Mar29th Chiyomusubi brewery open dayHeldChiyomusubi ShuzoTottori10:00~15:00The brewery open day was held on 28 and 29 March 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00.
• Sat 28 MarWakazakari hand-bottling eventHeldNishibori ShuzoTochigi10:00〜16:00On 28 March 2026 the brewery held an event inside the brewery where visitors could take home freshly pressed new sake bottled on the spot.
• Sat 28 MarBrewery open day 2026HeldKodama JozoAkita10:00~15:00Limited sake and a free amazake serving, with a Kura Marche market held the same day.
• Sat 28 Mar – Sun 29 MarHomei New Sake Festival 2026HeldHomei ShuzoHyogo午前10時~午後4時 (3月28日), 午前10時~午後3時 (3月29日)The brewery holds its New Sake Festival 2026 at the Aji-ma brewery on March 28 and 29, with new sake tastings, a tasting quiz contest, stage events and brewery tours.
• Sat 28 Mar – Sun 29 MarKashima Sakagura Tourism 2026Held鹿島酒蔵ツーリズム推進協議会事務局5 breweries in Kashima city and across the city, SagaThe Kashima Sakagura Tourism visiting the five breweries in Kashima city was held on March 28 and 29.
• Sun 29 MarBrewery open day 2026HeldNagayama Honke ShuzojoYamaguchi10:00-16:00The brewery open day is held on Sunday 29 March 2026 from 10:00 to 16:00.
• Sun 29 MarSpring brewery open day 2026HeldHiraki ShuzoOkayama10:00~14:00A brewery open day with same-day limited sake sales, paid tasting and food corners.
• Sun 29 Mar44th Brewery Open DayHeldIshinokoshi JozoMiyagi10:00~14:30までHeld on Sunday 29 March 2026 from 10:00 to 14:30 at the company head office parking lot; admission and brewery visits are free.

April 2026

• Wed 1 AprBrewery tours (resumed period)HeldYoshinotomo ShuzoToyamaBrewery tours resume from 1 April to 30 September 2026.
• Sat 4 Apr – Sun 5 AprSpring new sake festivalHeldHarada ShuzoAichi午前11時から午後3時A new sake festival on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April 2026, with pressing demonstrations inside the brewery.
• Sat 4 Apr – Sun 5 AprHonjin brewery open day, spring 2026HeldSenryu ShuzoNagasakiThe spring brewery open day was held on 4 and 5 April 2026, with limited brewery sake on sale.
• Sat 4 AprAkita Sake Fair in Tokyo 2026Held秋田県酒造協同組合Ebisu Garden Place Center Plaza, TokyoAn outdoor Tokyo event where Akita sake can be enjoyed, held at Ebisu Garden Place on 4 April 2026.
• Sun 5 AprYamanari Shuzo new sake festival 2026HeldYamanari ShuzoOkayamaThe brewery's new sake festival is held on April 5, 2026.
• Sun 5 AprZuikan New Sake Festival 2026HeldYamaoka ShuzoHiroshima11:00〜15:00Booking neededOn April 5 the brewery holds its New Sake Festival, with a tour of the fermenting brewhouse and tasting of freshly pressed sake. Advance booking is required.
• Sun 5 Apr12th Wakaba brewery special open houseHeldWakabaGifuThe 12th special open house at the brewery was held on Sunday 5 April 2026.
• Sun 5 AprBrewery open day 2026HeldMoriki ShuzojoMie13:00~16:00Booking neededHeld Sunday 5 April, 13:00 to 16:00, at the brewery, by advance email booking only.
• Sat 11 AprRihaku Kura Open 2026 (Ishibashi Spring Market)HeldRihaku ShuzoShimane10時~15時The Kura Open is held on the brewery grounds on Saturday 11 April from 10:00 to 15:00, with free entry.
• Sat 11 Apr – Sun 12 AprHanegi Festival 2026, round 2HeldShiraito ShuzoFukuoka開場10:00/閉場15:00Held at Shiraito Shuzo on 11 and 12 April. Admission is free, with brewery-only sake, Tanaka Rokugo sales and standing tasting at the bar.
• Sat 11 Apr – Sun 12 AprSpring brewery open days 2026HeldKinokawaNagasaki10時から15時までHeld over two days at the Kinokawa brewery grounds, with fresh-pressed new sake, limited masu and a barrel sake sale.
• Sat 11 Apr – Sun 12 Apr2026 Sakagura Matsuri Ubusuna ShingenHeldHananoka ShuzoKumamoto11時から15時までHeld over two days on 11 and 12 April 2026, from 11:00 to 15:00.
• Sat 11 AprDrive-through sales eventHeldDewazakura ShuzoYamagataA drive-through sales event in Yamagata on April 11.
• Sat 11 Apr – Sun 12 AprBrewery open day 2026HeldMunemasa ShuzoSagaThe 2026 brewery open day is held on April 11 and 12.
• Sat 11 AprDewatsuru Brewery Open House 2026HeldDewatsuru ShuzoAkitaThe Dewatsuru Brewery open house is held on Saturday, April 11.
• Sat 11 Apr – Sun 12 AprKitanonishiki sake brewery festival 2026HeldKobayashi ShuzoHokkaidoOn 11 and 12 April the brewery holds the Kitanonishiki sake brewery festival on its grounds, with sales of new sake and paid tasting.
• Sat 11 Apr – Sun 12 AprAzumarikishi sake cellar festival 2026HeldShimazaki ShuzoTochigiThe Azumarikishi sake cellar festival was held on April 11 and 12, 2026.
• Sat 11 AprTasting of Matsumoto-plain local sakeHeld松本地酒振興協同組合NaganoA tasting where the cooperative's regional sake brands are poured alongside side dishes and sweets.
• Sat 11 Apr – Sun 10 MayHakushika Classics 10th renewal anniversary festivalHeldTatsuuma Honke ShuzoHakushika Classics, HyogoSpecial events run at the Hakushika Classics shop from 11 April to 10 May 2026 to mark its 10th renewal anniversary.
• Sat 11 Apr – Sun 12 AprWashu Fes 13th at Osaka Bay TowerHeld和酒フェス大阪実行委員会Osaka Bay Tower, OsakaA spring sake tasting festival with breweries from across Japan, now finished.
• Sat 11 Apr3rd Hakkou Fes 2026 brewery festivalHeldHakuro ShuzoNiigata10:00~16:00A brewery festival held on April 11 on the Hakuro Shuzo grounds and nearby. Admission was free.
• Sat 11 Apr – Sun 12 AprSake Brewery Fest 2026 (Kura Fes)HeldKumazawa ShuzoKanagawa10:30〜20:00Booking neededA two-day spring event on the Kumazawa Shuzo grounds on April 11 and 12, 2026, with sake, food and music. Advance tickets are required.
• Sat 11 Apr – Sun 12 AprBrewery tour days 2026HeldOkuizumo ShuzoShimane10時~15時Interior brewery tours, sake lees filling, a limited sake sale by weight and free tastings on both days.
• Sun 12 Apr15th Koyama Honke Brewery Open DayHeldKoyama Honke ShuzoSaitamaA brewery open day on the Koyama Honke grounds, free to enter with no booking needed.
• Sun 12 Apr31st Nashika FestivalHeldYatsushika ShuzoOita午前10時~午後4時The Nashika Festival held at Yatsushika Shuzo on April 12, a gathering for visitors to meet the brewery.
• Sun 12 AprKagami-biraki and free-pour sakeHeldTatsuuma Honke ShuzoHakushika Classics, Hyogo12:00よりA kagami-biraki with free-pour sake is held at Hakushika Classics from 12:00 on 12 April, limited quantity.
• Fri 17 Apr – Sat 18 AprAizu sake hanami at Tsurugajo 2026Held会津若松酒造協同組合Tsurugajo Castle, FukushimaThe Aizu sake hanami event at Tsurugajo Castle was held from 17 to 18 April 2026.
• Sat 18 Apr – Sun 19 Apr2026 Rokujuyoshu brewery open dayHeldImazato ShuzoNagasaki10:00~15:00(両日とも)Held at the brewery on April 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun), 2026, from 10:00 to 15:00, with free admission and held even in rain.
• Sat 18 AprRikishi Kura Matsuri 2026HeldKamayaSaitamaThe brewery's Kura Matsuri festival on Saturday 18 April 2026, with a pre-booked brewhouse tour.
• Sat 18 Apr – Sun 19 AprNiwa no Uguisu sake brewery open day 2026HeldYamaguchi ShuzojoFukuoka10:00~16:00The brewery open day is held on April 18 and 19, from 10:00 to 16:00, and anyone may enter.
• Sat 18 AprSpring brewery open day 2026HeldNakazen ShuzotenNagano9時~15時Spring brewery open day on Saturday 18 April 2026, 9:00 to 15:00, with brewery tours, limited sake sales and a ticket system.
• Sat 18 AprSpring brewery tasting 2026HeldHara ShuzoNiigataThe Koshi no Homare spring brewery tasting was held on 18 April 2026, an event for enjoying sake and food.
• Sat 18 AprSpring brewery open day 2026HeldHasegawa ShuzoNiigata10:00~15:00Booking neededThe spring brewery open day runs Saturday 18 April 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00; brewery tours need advance phone booking.
• Sat 18 Apr – Sun 19 AprEiheiji Hakuryu New Sake Brewery Festival (23rd)HeldYoshida ShuzoFukuiThe Eiheiji Hakuryu new sake brewery festival is held on 18 and 19 April, with new sake, limited sake and brewery tours.
• Sat 18 Apr – Sun 26 AprBrewery open days 2026 (fourth)HeldHakusen ShuzoGifuOPEN:9時 CLOSE:16時A nine-day brewery festival where fresh sake is sold by measure inside the brewery.
• Sat 18 Apr – Sun 19 AprShimazake Marche, 3rd editionHeld島酒で沖縄を盛り上げる会Kokusai-dori Tenbusu Plaza, Okinawa12:00~20時Held on 18 and 19 April 2026, 12:00 to 20:00, at Kokusai-dori Tenbusu Plaza.
• Sat 18 Apr – Sun 19 AprBrewery open day 2026HeldKenjoFukuoka10:00~16:00Brewery open day on 18 and 19 April 2026 from 10:00 to 16:00 at the brewery.
• Sat 18 AprAzakura brewery open day 2026HeldAzakura ShuzoAkita10:00 – 15:00The brewery holds its spring open day at the brewery on Saturday 18 April 2026, with tastings, sales and a stage show.
• Sun 19 AprSpring brewery open day 2026HeldTenpoichiHiroshima10:00〜15:00Spring brewery open day held at the brewery, with new sake and seasonal sake tastings, a sake lees pick-up, a sake talk by brewery staff and a paddle-stirring experience.
• Sun 19 AprOtokoyama Citizen Appreciation Day 2026HeldOtokoyamaHokkaidoOtokoyama Citizen Appreciation Day was held on 19 April 2026, formerly called the Otokoyama sake brewery open day.
• Sun 19 AprKintaiboshi brewery open day 2026 (12th)HeldMaruyama ShuzoSaitama10:00~16:00The brewery opens its doors on Sunday 19 April 2026 from 10:00 to 16:00, with free admission.
• Sun 19 AprMatsuo Taisha Sake-1 Grand Prix, 9th editionHeld松尾大社 酒-1グランプリ実行委員会Grounds of Matsuo Taisha shrine, KyotoThe 9th edition was held on 19 April 2026, where breweries from across Japan offered their sake at Matsuo Taisha and visitors tasted and voted.
• Sun 19 AprHikami Sake Brewery Open Day 2026HeldHikami SeishuShimaneBrewery open day held on Sunday 19 April 2026, with a host, a toji talk show and food stalls planned.
• Sun 19 AprKuncho spring brewery open day 2026HeldKuncho ShuzoOitaKuncho's spring brewery open day is held at the brewery on Sunday 19 April 2026.
• Sun 19 AprNagano Meijo brewery open day 2026HeldNagano MeijoNagano10時~17時The brewery open day is held on Sunday 19 April 2026 from 10:00 to 17:00 at the brewery in Chikuma, with free admission.
• Wed 22 AprYOMOYAMA NAGANO Tokyo, how to enjoy it revealedHeld長野県酒造組合Ginza NAGANO, Tokyo17:00~17:45On Wednesday 22 April from 17:00 at Ginza NAGANO, there is a session introducing how to enjoy YOMOYAMA NAGANO Tokyo.
• Thu 23 Apr – Fri 24 AprShimauta Festival 2026HeldMasahiro ShuzoOkinawaA two-day event on 23 and 24 April 2026 celebrates the third anniversary of the Shimauta brand.
• Sat 25 Apr – Wed 6 MayGolden Week plan: come to Doppokan sake workshopHeldMiyashita ShuzoOkayamaA Golden Week special program runs at the Doppokan sake workshop from 25 April to 6 May 2026.
• Sat 25 AprPrivate brewery tour, April to June 2026HeldKita ShuzoNara14:00~ 約1時間Booking neededPrivate brewery tours on 25 April, 9 May and 6 June 2026 at 14:00, about one hour; cancelled if no booking by 17:00 three days before.
• Sat 25 AprKikusui Brewery Festival 2026HeldKikusui ShuzoNagano12:00~15:00The Kikusui Brewery Festival is held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:00 to 15:00.
• Sat 25 Apr – Sun 26 AprSpring brewery open day 2026HeldTakarayama JozoNiigataThe spring brewery open day was held on 25 and 26 April 2026.
• Sat 25 Apr – Sun 26 AprSpring brewery open days 2026HeldTakano ShuzoNiigataSpring brewery open days held over two days on 25 and 26 April 2026.
• Sat 25 Apr10th Nihonbashi Area Sake Walk 2026Held日本橋日本酒プロジェクトNihonbashi area, Tokyo14:00~18:00An event where you visit sake booths across the Nihonbashi area to taste sake from about 50 breweries.
• Sat 25 Apr16th Ittosanken Brewers MeetingHeld山梨県酒造協同組合YamanashiOn 25 April 2026, a meeting where sake and shochu brought by brewers from four prefectures can be tasted while talking with the brewers.
• Sat 25 Apr – Sun 26 AprHanagaki Spring Tipsy Festival 2026HeldNambu ShuzojoFukuiHeld at the brewery on 25 and 26 April 2026, a once-a-year brewery open event.
• Sat 25 AprBrewery open dayHeldOkuhida ShuzoGifuThe brewery holds its open day on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
• Sun 26 Apr6th Toryu Kodan storytelling eveningHeldToshun ShuzoAichi14:30開場/15:00開演A kodan storytelling evening was held at the brewery on Sunday 26 April 2026.
• Wed 29 Apr2026 Brewery FestivalHeldTokoro ShuzoGifu10:00 ~ 15:00The brewery holds its Brewery Festival at the brewery on 29 April, with a paid tasting bar for this year's new sake and brewery-limited bottles on sale.
• Wed 29 AprMiwa Shuzo Kura Fes 2026HeldMiwa ShuzoGifu10:00-15:00On 29 April (Wed, Showa Day) the brewery holds its Kura Fes at the sake brewery, with a sake bar, limited-sake sales and a festival corner.
• Wed 29 Apr – Sun 3 MayShima no Kura Hanahato brewery open day 2026HeldEnoki ShuzoHiroshima10:00~16:30Tasting, a Otodo boat-song class, a market and more inside the brewery, from 29 April to 3 May, 10:00 to 16:30.
• Wed 29 Apr – Sun 10 MayCave sake cellar open days, Golden Week 2026HeldShimazaki ShuzoTochigiThe cave sake cellar opens from April 29 to May 10, 2026.
• Wed 29 AprUrakasumi Kura Matsuri 2026HeldSauraMiyagiThe Urakasumi Kura Matsuri 2026 is held on April 29.

May 2026

• Fri 1 MayBrewery tour 2026HeldKaba ShuzojoGifu9:00~15:00Booking neededPre-booked brewery tour where you walk through the brewery while hearing about sake making.
• Sat 2 May – Tue 5 MayChicory shochu brewery open days 2026HeldSalad CosmoGifuThe brewery open days run from Saturday 2 to Tuesday 5 May 2026 at the Chicory shochu brewery.
• Sat 2 MaySpring 2026 brewery open dayHeldTateyama ShuzoToyamaThe brewery holds its spring open day on Saturday 2 May, with staff-led brewery tours and a sake sold only at the open day.
• Sun 3 May – Tue 5 MaySHIMAMI COFFEE x Naminooto Shuzo collaboration eventHeldNaminooto ShuzoShigaA collaboration event with SHIMAMI COFFEE, with limited sake sales on May 3 to 5, 2026.
• Sun 3 MayShukko tasting and saleHeldOnda ShuzoMichi no Eki Tenryo no SatoShukko tasting and sale at Michi no Eki Tenryo no Sato.
• Sun 3 MayOosato Shuzo Kura Open 2026HeldOosato ShuzoFukuokaThe Oosato Shuzo brewery open day is held on Sunday 3 May 2026 at the brewery.
• Sun 3 May – Tue 5 MayHamamatsu Matsuri limited tasting of Aoi TenkaHeldEnshu Yamanaka ShuzoZazacity Hamamatsu West Building central plaza12:00~17:00From 3 to 5 May 2026, 12:00 to 17:00, Aoi Tenka was served at the central plaza of Zazacity Hamamatsu West Building.
• Tue 5 MayKuroisa Suijo Sakaba (Fukuoka)HeldOkuchi ShuzoWater Stage in front of Kawabata Zenzai Square, Kamikawabata Shopping Street, Fukuoka15時スタート~20時までOn 5 May in Kamikawabata Shopping Street, Fukuoka City, you can buy a ticket and enjoy Okuchi Shuzo shochu standing at tables.
• Tue 5 MayHakkeyoi Hamamatsu FesHeldEnshu Yamanaka ShuzoAct City Hamamatsu exhibition event hall14:00 ~ 18:00On 5 May 2026 from 14:00 to 18:00 the brewery hosted a free festival at Act City Hamamatsu.
• Tue 5 MaySasaiwai rice planting experienceHeldSasaiwai ShuzoPaddy field in Tojima, Nishikanbara, Niigata City, NiigataBooking neededA rice planting experience for the sake rice Ipponjime, held with the contract farm on 5 May.
• Sat 9 MayKirinzan sake rice planting experience 2026HeldKirinzan ShuzoNiigataA tour where you plant the sake rice that Kirinzan Shuzo uses.
• Sun 10 MayFreshly pressed new sake party 2026HeldInaba ShuzoIbaraki13:00~16:30(12:45開場)A party at the brewery in Tsukuba where guests can taste freshly pressed new sake, join a tasting contest and a raffle, and enjoy a live concert.
• Sun 10 MaySaien no Kuni Daichi Sake Festival 2026Heldウェスタ川越Westa Kawagoe, Saitama11:15~13:30 / 15:15~17:30Booking neededHeld on 10 May 2026 in two sessions, with advance-only entry tickets at 2,000 yen; both sessions sold out.
• Sun 10 MayKutsukake Brewery open day 2026HeldKutsukake ShuzoNagano10-15時半 開催(最終入場15:00)The brewery open day is held on Sunday 10 May 2026, with free entry and no booking needed.
• Mon 11 MayKikusui Nomiaruki Stamp Rally 2026 (2nd)HeldKikusui ShuzoNaganoA stamp rally at participating shops from May 11 to August 2, 2026, collecting stamps on Kikusui sake.
• Sat 16 MayTsushima, Aisai and Kanie Gosakein 2026Held津島市観光協会Near the south gate of Tsushima Shrine, Aichi10時~15時A gathering at the south gate of Tsushima Shrine where seven sake breweries from Tsushima, Aisai and Kanie come together.
• Sat 16 May – Sun 17 MayHyakuharu unveiling tasting (May)HeldKosaka ShuzojoGifu10:00~15:00On May 16 and 17, new sake and low-alcohol summer sakes are unveiled. It is ticketed.
• Sat 16 May – Sun 17 May2nd Hekiun Brewery Kura FestivalHeldKamikawa Taisetsu ShuzoHokkaido10:00〜16:00 / 10:00〜15:00The 2nd Hekiun Brewery Kura Festival is held at the Hekiun brewery on the Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine campus on May 16 and 17, 2026.
• Sun 17 MayMars Komagatake Distillery Festival 2026HeldHombo ShuzoKagoshima10:00~16:00Booking neededA festival at the Mars Komagatake Distillery special venue with a whisky tasting seminar and stage events.
• Sun 17 MayYamaguchi Prefecture Sake Tasting Championship (qualifier for the national contest)Held山口県酒造組合Yamaguchi Grand Hotel, 2F Diamond room, Yamaguchi13:00~14:00(12:50受付開始)Booking neededA sake tasting contest open to adult sake fans living in Yamaguchi Prefecture; entries are closed because the places are full.
• Sun 17 May37th Sengetsu FestivalHeldSengetsu ShuzoKumamoto午前10時~午後4時A festival held on 17 May on the brewery grounds, with stages and food stalls, free admission.
• Sun 17 MayThe 9th Mie Daisakagura IchiHeld三重の大酒蔵市実行委員会Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station front shopping street, Koen-dori to Minami-odori, Suwa Park (fine weather only), Mie11:00~16:00The 9th Mie Daisakagura Ichi is held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in the Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station front shopping street.
• Sat 23 MaySasadawara 2026HeldSasaki ShuzoKyotoBooking neededA brewery event held in 2026, sold with advance tickets.
• Sat 23 MayTakanomyate Vol.03 Full-throttle draft sakeHeldYamamori ShuzoAichi10時~15時Held inside the brewery on May 23, 2026, 10:00 to 15:00; sake tastings are paid.
• Sat 23 May6th Takanoi Shuzo Kura Open 2026HeldTakanoi ShuzoNiigata午前10:00~午後3:00The 6th Takanoi Shuzo Kura Open is held on Saturday 23 May 2026 on the brewery grounds.
• Sat 23 MaySake brewery JAZZ live 2026HeldMizokami ShuzoFukuoka12:00~16:00(開場 11:30 開演 12:00)Booking neededAn afternoon of jazz at the brewery with sake to enjoy; advance booking is recommended.
• Sun 24 MayTanbo Lab 2026 rice plantingHeldShibata ShuzojoAichi9:00-13:00A rice planting day at the brewery's paddies where participants join the planting work.
• Sun 24 MayKanbai x Circus Special Live 2026HeldKanbai ShuzoMiyagi12:30~15:30On 24 May 2026 (Sun), 12:30 to 15:30, a live show by the vocal group Circus and a harvest festival for the summer sake Mr. Summer Time will be held, with a raffle and a food corner.
• Sun 24 MayKuragatari Jurakutei 2026HeldSasaki ShuzoKyoto14:00 春風亭朝枝 独演会 開演Booking neededA rakugo show held in the brewery, with advance tickets.
• Fri 29 May – Sun 21 JunHida Takayama Sake Brewery Nombe Festival 2026Held一般社団法人飛騨・高山観光コンベンション協会participating sake breweries, Gifu10:00〜16:00 中休み時間有・要確認Held from 29 May to 21 June 2026, with tastings at participating breweries.
• Sat 30 May2026 Brewery open dayHeldWatanabe Shuzo HontenOkayama10時~16時The brewery open day was held at the brewery on Saturday 30 May 2026 from 10:00 to 16:00.
• Sat 30 May – Sun 31 MayAfter-brewery-open-day eveningsHeldMori Shuzojoparticipating restaurantsOn Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May from the evening, participating restaurants serve the brewery open day limited sake.
• Sat 30 May – Sun 31 MayKudarizake and Wooden Barrels: two days opening Chita's brewing cultureHeldSawada ShuzoAichiA two-day event on kudarizake and wooden barrels was held on 30 and 31 May 2026.
• Sat 30 May – Sun 31 May2026 Brewery open dayHeldMori ShuzojoNagasakiThe brewery plans its 2026 brewery open day for Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May, where visitors can taste limited brewery sake.
• Sat 30 May – Sun 31 MayHokkaido sake fair in the underground walkwayHeld北海道酒造組合Sapporo Ekimae-dori underground north space, Ikoi no Kukan W, Hokkaido10時~18時On 30 and 31 May 2026 the guild ran a Hokkaido sake fair at Ikoi no Kukan W in the Sapporo Ekimae-dori underground walkway.
• Sat 30 MayTenzan early summer brewery open day 2026HeldTenzan ShuzoSaga10:00~16:00The early summer brewery open day was held at Tenzan Shuzo on Saturday 30 May 2026, with a free shuttle bus from JR Ogi Station.
• Sat 30 MayMasumi Kura Open 2026 (2nd)HeldMiyasaka JozoNagano第1部:10:00〜13:00(9:30開場|12:45試飲提供終了)The 2nd Masumi Kura Open was held at Masumi Suwa Brewery on Saturday 30 May 2026.
• Sat 30 May – Sun 31 MayFirst Niseko Shuzo Sake Brewery FestivalHeldNiseko ShuzoHokkaido9:00〜15:00The brewery holds its first Sake Brewery Festival on May 30 and 31, 2026, from 9:00 to 15:00.
• Sat 30 MayDaisekkei Sake Brewery Festival 2026 (6th)HeldDaisekkei ShuzoNagano10:00~16:00The sixth Daisekkei sake brewery festival is held at the brewery on Saturday 30 May 2026 from 10:00 to 16:00; entry is free, with a fee for some tasting events.
• Sat 30 MayHagiwara Shuzo brewery open day 2026HeldHagiwara ShuzoIbaraki10:00-15:00A brewery open day with children's corners is held on Saturday 30 May 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00.
• Sat 30 May – Sun 31 MaySake brewery festival 2026HeldNakazawa ShuzoKanagawaSake brewery festival held on May 30 and 31, 2026.
• Sat 30 MayMiyozakura brewery open day 2026HeldMiyozakura JozoGifuThe brewery opened its doors on 30 May 2026 with tastings and limited sake on sale.
• Sun 31 MayNishibori Open Cellars DayHeldNishibori ShuzoTochigiHeld for the first time on 31 May, an event at the distillery where visitors could experience the aroma and flavour of whisky maturing in casks.
• Sun 31 May18th brewery concert and get-together party (morning session)HeldWatanabe Shuzo HontenOkayama11:00~12:00Booking neededThe morning session of the concert and get-together party was held at the brewery on 31 May 2026; the afternoon session was cancelled.
• Sun 31 MayBrewery live and EIGHT-GOU unveilingHeldNishioka HontenIbarakiOn 31 May 2026, the brewery held a live event at the sake brewery to unveil a new sake made through a new project.

June 2026

• Wed 3 JunPREMIUM awamori brewery tourHeldKamimura ShuzoOkinawa11:00~Premium awamori brewery tour held only on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
• Wed 3 JunOkinawa Jazz & Awamori NightHeldKumejima no KumesenOkinawa Harbor View Hotel, garden poolside stageOPEN 17:30 / CLOSE 21:00A free evening event at Okinawa Harbor View Hotel with jazz live and a talk session on Okinawa's night culture.
• Sat 6 Jun140th anniversary brewery open day festivalHeldNagai ShuzoGunma10:00〜16:00Booking neededOn Saturday 6 June 2026, the brewery holds a 140th anniversary open day festival at its Kawaba village site, with free admission and advance booking recommended.
• Sat 6 JunRairaku brewing club: rice plantingHeldIbaraki ShuzoHyogo10時~Booking neededYou can join the sake rice planting on June 6.
• Fri 12 JunBrewery tours 2026HeldKirinzan ShuzoNiigata110:00~ 214:00~Booking neededSmall, fully booked brewery tours on set dates from early June to early September.
• Fri 12 Jun – Sun 12 JulOtaru Amazake Festival 2026HeldKaneitanaka ShuzoHokkaido9:05~17:30At the main shop from 12 June to 12 July 2026, selling amazake products and foods made with sake lees.
• Fri 19 Jun – Sat 20 Jun17th National Sake FairHeld日本酒造組合中央会Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Tokyo第一部 18:00~20:30Booking neededThe 17th National Sake Fair is held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on 19 and 20 June 2026, with tickets sold in advance.
• Fri 19 JunKayo NightHeldDaimon ShuzoOsakaA special event on 19 June marked the release of the new product Kayo.
• Sat 20 Jun – Sun 21 JunNada Gogo SAKE Fair in Kobe SandaHeld灘五郷酒造組合Kobe Sanda, HyogoHeld in Kobe Sanda on 20 and 21 June 2026.
• Sat 20 JunTasting at Sake House Morimoto 2026HeldHosui ShuzoSake House Morimoto, TokushimaOn Saturday 20 June 2026 a tasting was held at Sake House Morimoto.
• Sat 20 JunChojukura beer festivalCancelledKonishi ShuzoHyogo11時~16時Planned for 20 June, 11:00 to 16:00, this festival was cancelled because of rain forecast.
• Sun 21 JunYOKO and TOMOMI Afternoon Live jazz concertHeldMiyasaka JozoNagano14:00開演 (13:00開場)A jazz live concert was held at the Receptionroom Tokiwagura of Masumi Brewery on 21 June 2026.
• Sun 21 JunTaiyo-sakari tasting dayHeldTaiyo ShuzoNiigata午後1時~午後5時A tasting day at the Wamizukura hall of Taiyo Shuzo, where most of the brewery's products can be sampled with explanations from its sales staff.
• Sun 21 JunUmaishu Mie 2026 in Tokyo KabutochoHeld三重県酒造組合Kabutocho, Tokyo, TokyoUmaishu Mie 2026 was held in Kabutocho, Tokyo, on 21 June 2026.
• Sun 21 JunRice planting experience 2026HeldHeiwa ShuzoWakayama8:30 受付開始 〜 19:00 完全終了Booking neededPlant the Yamada Nishiki rice, with lunch for 3,000 yen in the morning; advance online payment is required.
• Sun 21 JunMatsunotsukasa Kikizake tasting No.39HeldMatsuse ShuzoHikone Castle Resort & Spa第一部 12:30-14:00Booking neededThe 39th Matsunotsukasa tasting event will be held on Sunday 21 June 2026 at Hikone Castle Resort & Spa, with registration by Google Form only.
• Wed 24 JunTamba toji guided Kotsuzumi brewery tour and sake tastingHeldNishiyama ShuzojoHyogo受付時間 13:00〜16:00Booking neededToji Yashima Kimitama guides a tour of the brewery exterior and leads a sake tasting class at 鼓傳. Booking is required up to 7 days before.
• Sat 27 Jun4th Hourai Yeast FestivalHeldWatanabe ShuzotenGifu9:30~16:00On June 27 the yeast festival is held at Watanabe Shuzoten.
• Sat 27 Jun7th Ubusuna Terakoya rice planting festivalHeldHananoka ShuzoKumamoto午前9時30分 集合Booking neededOn 27 June, a rice planting experience with the Kumamoto heirloom variety Homase is held in a paddy near the brewery.
• Sat 27 JunHishida distillery tour, first roundHeldTensei ShuzoKagoshimaBooking neededThe first round of the Hishida distillery tour was held on 27 June 2026.
• Sat 27 JunBrewery open day 2026 (June date, postponed)CancelledRaifuku ShuzoIbarakiThe 27 June open day was postponed because of a typhoon and was not held.
• Sun 28 Jun14th Soten-den Oishinbo-kai tasting partyHeldOtokoyama HontenKesennuma Plaza Hotel, Miyagi17:00開場・受付開始(17:30開演)Booking neededHeld on 28 June at Kesennuma Plaza Hotel, a Soten-den tasting party with a cap of 100 guests; booking closes once full.

July 2026

• Fri 3 Jul – Sun 5 JulYOKOHAMA SAKE SQUARE 2026HeldFMヨコハマ／ZIP-FMYokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Square, Kanagawa金 17:30〜21:00、土 11:00〜19:30、日 10:00〜17:30A sake tasting event with 59 brands from 20 breweries, mainly in Kanagawa, held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from 3 to 5 July 2026.
• Fri 3 Jul – Sat 4 JulMiyagi Prefecture Kikizake Championship, 2026 editionHeld宮城県酒造組合2nd floor multipurpose hall, Miyagi Sake Makers Association hall, Miyagi各回1時間程度（7月3日 16:30~、18:00~、19:30~、7月4日 11:00~、13:30~、15:00~、16:30~）Booking neededA competition in which entrants identify eight Miyagi sake by tasting; entry is by lottery, one session per person.
• Sat 4 JulSummer brewery open days 2026HeldHakusen ShuzoGifuOPEN:9時 CLOSE:16時A nine-day summer brewery festival where fresh sake is sold by measure inside the brewery.
• Sat 4 JulFuto Yoi SAKE BAR, 7th editionHeldMaruishi JozoAichi15時~20時A standing tasting of Futo on 4 July 2026, 15:00 to 20:00.
• Fri 10 JulSushi Yu x Hane-ya makers' dinnerHeldFumigiku ShuzoSushi Yu, Roppongi, Tokyo19:00開始Booking neededA makers' dinner at Sushi Yu in Roppongi with 8 to 10 Hane-ya sakes served with a full course of Japanese and sushi dishes.
• Sat 11 JulNational sake tasting championship, Gunma roundHeld群馬県酒造組合G-Messe Gunma, Gunma13:00〜16:00予定Booking neededThe Gunma round of the National sake tasting championship was held at G-Messe Gunma on 11 July 2026, open to applicants living in Gunma Prefecture.
• Sat 11 JulSummer evening brewery tourHeldAoki ShuzoIbaraki17:30〜19:30Booking neededAn evening brewery tour on 11 July 2026 followed by tasting in the Oya stone storehouse, booked by social media DM or phone.
• Sat 11 Jul – Sun 12 JulWashu Fes 14th at Osaka Bay TowerHeld和酒フェス大阪実行委員会Osaka Bay Tower, OsakaA summer sake tasting festival with breweries from across Japan, now finished.
• Sat 11 JulHishida distillery tour, second roundHeldTensei ShuzoKagoshimaBooking neededThe second round of the Hishida distillery tour was held on 11 July 2026.
• Sat 11 JulBrewery open day 2026HeldTakenami ShuzotenAomori午前10時から午後4時までThe brewery open day is held on Saturday 11 July 2026 from 10:00 to 16:00, free admission, with paid tasting, brewery tours and jazz performance.
• Sun 12 JulRairaku brewing club: weedingHeldIbaraki ShuzoHyogo9時~Booking neededYou can join the sake rice weeding on July 12.
• Wed 15 JulYamaguchi Jizake Ishin 2026 (Tokyo)Held山口県酒造組合Iidabashi Station, 5 min walk, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo19:00~21:00(受付開始18:30)Booking neededA standing tasting party for the public, where guests can sample sake from 19 Yamaguchi breweries.
• Thu 16 JulNanairo Festival 2026HeldAoki ShuzoNiigata16:00~On July 16 from 16:00 the brewery hosts food booths, a lottery and attractions at its site.
• Sat 18 JulAsaka Distillery Premium CourseHeldSasanokawa ShuzoFukushima13:30~15:30Booking neededThe Asaka Distillery holds a paid Premium Course with a distillery visit and hands-on separator experience.
• Sat 18 Jul – Sun 19 JulHinomaru Jozo traveling brewery open day 2026HeldHinomaru JozoAeon Mall Akita10:00~17:00Hinomaru Jozo sells its sake and amazake at Aeon Mall Akita.
• Sat 18 Jul45th National Sake Tasting Championship, Tokyo Representative SelectionHeld東京都酒造組合Tokyo Sake Brewers Association, 6th floor, Shuzo Kaikan Building, Tokyo14:00~16:00Booking neededA tasting selection for sake fans living, working or studying in Tokyo, to choose the entrants for the national tasting championship.
• Sat 18 JulHakurou Summer Festival (5th)HeldSawada ShuzoAichiThe fifth Hakurou Summer Festival is held on Saturday, 18 July 2026.
• Sat 18 Jul – Sun 19 JulBrewery open day during the 50th Ekin FestivalHeldTakagi ShuzoKochi午後1時から午後9時までThe brewery opens its sake brewery from 1 pm to 9 pm, and the brewery interior can be viewed.
• Sun 19 JulNekka 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving FestivalHeldOku Aizu JoryujoYura-sato front garden14時~16時頃The 10th anniversary thanksgiving festival was held on 19 July 2026 from 14:00 to about 16:00 in the front garden of Yura-sato, with free admission.
• Sun 19 JulNekka FestivalHeldOku Aizu JoryujoKinosato Yura-sato18時30分からBooking neededThe Nekka Festival was held on 19 July 2026 from 18:30 at Kinosato Yura-sato, with a paid ticket that included a 10th anniversary commemorative sake; advance applications have closed.
• Thu 23 Jul – Fri 24 JulMichelin chef Murakami x Dassai premium sushi eventHeldDassaiYamaguchiA two-day sushi and Dassai pairing held in the hidden VIP room of the head brewery, with chef Murakami Tasuku.
• Fri 24 JulKyoto evening sake class, JulyHeldSasaki ShuzoKyoto19:00〜20:30(約90分)Booking neededAn evening class with a brewery tour and sake lesson led by the president, about 90 minutes.
• Fri 24 Jul – Sun 16 AugTsunan Jozo Sunflower Festival 2026HeldTsunan JozoNiigata9:00〜16:00Sunflower festival on the brewery grounds from 24 July to 16 August 2026, with free entry and paid tastings.
• Sun 26 JulKirinzan pairing lunch tour 2026, 1st roundHeldKirinzan ShuzoNiigataBooking neededThe first round of the brewery tour and sake pairing lunch, which took bookings online.
• Fri 31 Jul – Tue 11 AugSake-kura de Hiya Garden 2026HeldIshikura ShuzoFukuoka17:00〜21:00From 31 July to 11 August 2026, Hakata Hyakunenkura held an evening summer festival with sake, cocktails and snacks, closed on 4 August.

August 2026

• Sat 1 Aug – Tue 4 AugAdult brewery tour during Nagaoka fireworks 2026HeldHasegawa ShuzoNiigata10:00~15:00Booking neededA brewery tour with tasting runs 1 to 4 August 2026, 10:00 to 15:00, with advance booking suggested.
• Sat 1 Aug – Sun 30 AugTrolley GO! 19°C underground luck tourHeldHamada ShuzoKagoshimaBooking neededA summer tour through the Satsuma Kinzan Kura underground tunnels on weekends and holidays in August, booked by phone or online form.
• Sun 2 AugSpecial opening on August 2: Tsugaru Bidoro and Edano Niwa art exhibitionHeldHachinohe ShuzoAomori11:00~16:00Booking neededOn the special opening day of August 2, the exhibition in the North Storehouse is free to view, and special brewery tours are offered with advance booking given priority.
• Fri 7 AugFactory tourCancelledSeifuku ShuzoOkinawaFactory tours are cancelled that day due to typhoon precautions.
• Sat 8 AugObon tasting and sales event (8 August 2026)HeldYawatagawa ShuzoHiroshima10時~14時On Saturday 8 August 2026 from 10:00 to 14:00, a tasting and sales event is held at the brewery's direct sales shop, with summer sake and new products.
• Sat 8 AugNational Sake Tasting Championship Saitama Prefecture RoundHeld埼玉県酒造組合Saitama午後2時受付~午後4時終了予定Booking neededA sake tasting contest for people aged 20 or over who live or work in Saitama. It is held on 8 August 2026 and advance application is required.
• Tue 11 AugPremium brewery tour with golden koji bentoHeldSatsuma KinzanguraKagoshimaBooking neededOn 11, 15 and 16 August, a brewery tour inside the mine with a golden koji bento and shochu tasting.
• Fri 21 AugKyoto evening sake class, AugustHeldSasaki ShuzoKyoto19:00〜20:30(約90分)Booking neededAn evening class with a brewery tour and sake lesson led by the president, about 90 minutes.
• Sat 22 Aug – Sun 23 AugKansha Day market, August 2026HeldIshikawa ShuzoTokyo10:00~15:00頃An outdoor market at the Ishikawa brewery was held on 22 and 23 August 2026 as part of Kansha Day.
• Sat 22 Aug – Sun 23 AugNARUTO SAKE FESTA 2026HeldHonke Matsuura ShuzojoIkeya, Oasa-cho, Naruto (address as on page), Tokushima10時〜17時Sake festival held on 22 and 23 August 2026 at Oasa-cho, Naruto, free entry without booking.
• Sat 22 AugKikutsuka Festival 2026HeldKikunotsukasa ShuzoIwate13:30~17:00Kikutsuka Festival is held at the Shizukuishi factory on Saturday 22 August 2026 from 13:30 to 17:00, with a brewery tour, a sake tasting contest and a lottery.
• Sat 22 AugDessert buffet, 22 August 2026HeldIshikura ShuzoFukuoka12:00 〜13:30 / 15:00 〜16:30Booking neededOn 22 August 2026, Hakata Hyakunenkura held a two-session dessert buffet with cakes from the Rafebleu patisserie.
• Sat 22 AugSummer brewery open day 2026HeldFuji Takasago ShuzoShizuokaThe Takasago Summer Brewery Open Day was held on Saturday 22 August 2026.
• Sat 22 Aug – Sun 23 AugSake and craft beer brewery tour, August 2026HeldIshikawa ShuzoTokyo11:00~ / 14:00~Booking neededA sake brewery and craft beer workshop tour was held on 22 and 23 August 2026. Advance booking was required.
• Sat 22 AugRice field walking tour 2026HeldDaishinshu ShuzoNagano10:40 開会式 〜 16:00 閉会Booking neededA day of walking through the contract rice fields that supply the brewery, followed by a meeting with the contract farmers. Booking is required and the fee is 5,000 yen including tax.
• Sat 22 AugWakatakeya Sake Club Part 1: Summer Hakata Neri-zakeHeldWakatakeya ShuzojoFukuoka13:00~15:00Booking neededBrewery staff introduced summer ways to enjoy Hakata neri-zake with pairings, at the brewery.
• Sun 23 AugShikishima brewery tourHeldIto Inc. (Shikishima)Aichi10:00Booking neededOn Sunday 23 August 2026 at 10:00, guests meet at the Shikishima brewery in Kamezaki, Handa, for a tour of the normally closed brewing floor led by the brewers.
• Sat 29 Aug – Sun 30 AugBrewery tours on 29 and 30 August 2026HeldSuzuki ShuzotenAkita9時から15時まで1時間ごとに計7回Booking neededOn 29 and 30 August the brewery ran tours every hour from 9:00 to 15:00.
• Sat 29 Aug – Sun 30 AugTenryohai Brewery Summer Festival 2026HeldTenryohai ShuzoNiigata11:00〜15:00A two-day brewery summer festival with a premium brewery tour, festival-only sake sales and a kakuuchi tasting booth.
• Sat 29 Aug130th anniversary thanksgiving festivalHeldAzumanofumoto ShuzoKoraku community plaza (Kurakaraku), Yamagata10:00~15:00(14:30サーブ停止)On Saturday 29 August 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00, the brewery holds its 130th anniversary thanksgiving festival at the Kurakaraku community plaza in Nanyo.
• Sat 29 AugSasaiwai rice harvest experienceHeldSasaiwai ShuzoPaddy field in Tojima, Nishikanbara, Niigata City, NiigataBooking neededA rice harvest experience for the sake rice Ipponjime, held with the contract farm on 29 August.
• Sat 29 AugSake brewery marketHeldKubo Honke ShuzoNara11~16時Sake brewery market held at the brewery on 29 August (Saturday), daytime 11:00 to 16:00, with a live music evening from 18:30 to 21:00.

September 2026

• Tue 1 SepTama River Sake Brewery Trail stamp rally 2026Held美しい多摩川フォーラムTokyoA stamp rally visiting five sake breweries in western Tokyo, held from September 1 to December 31, 2026.
• Thu 3 Sep – Sat 5 SepHokkaido sake fair in Moyuku Sapporo, autumn 2026Held北海道酒造組合Moyuku Sapporo, 1F main entrance, Hokkaido午前12時00分 ~ 午後8時00分From 3 to 5 September 2026 the guild ran a Hokkaido sake fair at Moyuku Sapporo.
• Thu 3 Sep – Tue 8 SepTravelling Ochoko x Hyogo Sake in Kobe multi-BASEHeld兵庫県酒造組合連合会multi-BASE in front of the Daimaru Kobe store crossing, Hyogo平日(3日・4日・7日・8日*) 15:00~20:00A pop-up event where visitors can pay to taste sake from Hyogo breweries, with a set of travelling ochoko that includes a special tasting for sale.
• Sat 5 SepUsuki Bowl Season Opening Party 2026Held大分県酒造組合Oita16:00~19:00On 5 September 2026 from 16:00 to 19:00 a party pairs Usuki Bowl sake with ANA international economy inflight meals.
• Sat 5 SepTeippai no Kai in Tokyo 2026HeldDaishinshu ShuzoHibiya Matsumotoro閉会:17:00Booking neededA session at Hibiya Matsumotoro where the brewery's current-season sake is presented. Booking is required and the fee is 10,000 yen including tax.
• Sat 5 SepThird Nagano local gourmet and Shinshu sake judging eventHeld長野県酒造組合Chateraise Hotel Nagano Hakuho (3rd floor), Nagano【第1部】 10:00 ~ 12 : 00 (受付 9:30 )Booking neededOn Saturday 5 September at Chateraise Hotel Nagano, visitors can judge Shinshu sake matched to Shinshu salmon and then taste the entries in a public matching tasting.
• Sat 5 Sep45th National Sake Tasting Championship Chiba Prefecture QualifierHeld千葉県酒造組合Hotel Plaza Nanohana, 3rd floor Nanohana room, Chiba13:00 〜 14:30Booking neededA tasting qualifier that picks Chiba's representatives for the national sake tasting championship. Entry is first come, first served for 50 people.
• Sat 5 SepGunma locally grown sake rice summitHeld群馬県酒造組合JOMO Square, Gunma14:30~18:30(予定)Booking neededThe Gunma locally grown sake rice summit will be held at JOMO Square on 5 September 2026, free of charge for the first 50 applicants.
• Sun 6 SepKuroisa Festa 2026HeldOkuchi ShuzoCenterras Tenmonkan (1F Centerras Square), Kagoshima13:00~18:00On 6 September at Centerras Tenmonkan in Kagoshima City, you can buy a 500 yen toast ticket and enjoy Kuro Isanishiki.
• Sun 6 Sep – Wed 9 SepHodokeru Kuro Kiri Sakaba pop-upHeldKirishima ShuzoToranomon Hills Cafe Station Atrium, Tokyo9月6日(日)15:00〜21:00 / 9月7日(月)11:00〜21:00From 6 to 9 September 2026 a free, hands-on pop-up for Kuro Kirishima runs at Toranomon Hills in Tokyo, with no booking needed.
• Sun 6 SepShizuoka Prefecture Local Sake Festival 2026Held静岡県酒造組合Plaza Verde (Kiramesse Numazu Multipurpose Hall 1), Shizuoka受付開始 13:30 開宴14:00(閉宴16:00)Booking neededA sake festival in Numazu on 6 September 2026 with free tasting at the booths of 22 Shizuoka breweries.
• Mon 7 Sep – Wed 9 SepBar Tram pop-up eventHeldSanwa ShuruiBar Tram Ebisu, Tokyo19:00-22:00A pop-up at Bar Tram in Ebisu on 7 to 9 September 2026, with guest bartenders serving cocktails.
• Fri 11 SepRED CORAL street samplingHeldAmami Oshima Kaiun ShuzoKagoshimaOn 11 September 2026 the brewery gives away free 350 ml bottles of RED CORAL in a street sampling.
• Fri 11 Sep – Sat 12 SepKojima Sohonten special brewery tours (360° Yonezawa Open Factory)HeldKojima SohontenYamagata10:00~/11:00~/13:30~Booking neededThe brewery is opened for special tours on 11 and 12 September, free of charge with advance booking.
• Sat 12 SepWith8000 Harvest FestivalHeldHachinohe ShuzoGanja rice field near Kanisawa Suido Park13:00〜15:00(受付 12:30〜)Booking neededOn September 12 a harvest festival for With8000 members was held, free of charge.
• Sat 12 SepIwate Sake Kura Festa 2026 in MoriokaHeld岩手県酒造組合Special venue at Morioka Station Front Taki-no-Hiroba, IwateA festival held at Morioka Station's Taki-no-Hiroba square, where all 21 Iwate sake breweries gather.
• Sat 12 SepKurihara Autumn Kura Open DayHeldHagino ShuzoNext to Kurikoma Kogen Station, MiyagiBooking neededOn 12 September a banquet session lets visitors taste sake from six Kurihara breweries, booking required.
• Sat 12 SepMie sake tasting event 2026Held三重県酒造組合Hotel Green Park Tsu, MieThe Mie sake tasting event 2026 was held on 12 September 2026 at Hotel Green Park Tsu.
• Sat 12 SepMatsu-Take-Ume Shirakabe tasting experience, September 2026HeldTakara ShuzoKyoto午前(10時〜12時)・午後(14時〜16時)Booking neededA factory tour and tasting of Matsu-Take-Ume products at the Shirakabe brewery, held by reservation only.
• Sat 12 SepKansai-sai festivalHeldDewazakura ShuzoTenkuzo (Dewazakura Shuzo facility), Yamagata10:00~15:00Kansai-sai festival on September 12 at Tenkuzo in Tendo; entry is free, and tickets are needed for those who drink.
• Sat 12 Sep – Sun 13 SepBishu Ranman rice harvest tourHeldAkita MeijoYuzawa, Akita, AkitaBooking neededA two-night, one-day rice harvest tour from 12 to 13 September 2026 that combines harvesting sake rice with a brewery visit.
• Sat 12 SepBrewery open day 2026HeldRaifuku ShuzoIbarakiThe brewery open day is held at the brewery on 12 September, with a chance to see the sake-making site.
• Sat 12 SepKirinzan rice harvest experience 2026HeldKirinzan ShuzoKirinzan Shuzo rice fieldBooking neededA day trip where you harvest the sake rice Takanenishiki by hand, then visit a hot spring and eat a meal, with lottery booking online.
• Sun 13 SepHachioji Kurumaningyo and Sagami-nada banquetHeldKubota ShuzoKanagawaBooking neededThe banquet 'Hachioji Kurumaningyo and Sagami-nada' is held on September 13 and is fully booked.
• Sun 13 SepBrewery bus tourHeldHagino ShuzoMiyagiOn 13 September a bus tour with commentary visits three Kurihara breweries, including Kanenoi Shuzo and Hasamaya Shuzoten.
• Thu 17 SepNada sake brewery mystery tour 2026Held灘五郷酒造組合HyogoA mystery-solving tour of sake breweries runs from 17 September 2026 to 28 February 2027.
• Fri 18 SepBrewery tour with blending workshop (18 September)HeldSohomare ShuzoTochigiBooking neededOn 18 September you can tour the brewery and blend your own sake from four base sakes. Booking is required.
• Fri 18 SepKyoto evening sake class, SeptemberHeldSasaki ShuzoKyoto19:00〜20:30(約90分)Booking neededAn evening class with a brewery tour and sake lesson led by the president, about 90 minutes.
• Fri 18 Sep – Sat 19 SepUminokuni Kusu Gratitude FestivalHeld沖縄県酒造協同組合Palette Kumoji Ooyane Hiroba (UFURUFU), Okinawa16時~20時A festival marking the cooperative's 50th anniversary, with glass sales of aged awamori kusu over two days in Naha.
• Sat 19 SepNara Prefecture Sake Tasting Championship 2026 and Nara-sake Enjoyment PartyHeld奈良県酒造組合Nara Hotel, NaraBooking neededHeld on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Nara Hotel, combining a sake tasting championship with a Nara-sake enjoyment party; the page says the places are full.
• Sat 19 SepSummer talk eventHeldSasaki ShuzoOratsuru-en, Sakura room12:00〜14:00頃Booking neededA 70-person talk event organised by the brewery, with Kyoto cuisine and sake served alongside the speakers.
• Sat 19 SepNew Yoshinogawa tasting event at JozoHeldYoshinogawaNiigata9:30〜16:30From 19 to 23 September you could taste all 20 of the new Yoshinogawa sakes at the Jozo sake museum.
• Sat 19 SepHarushika Brewery Marché 2026HeldImanishi Seibe ShotenNaraThe Harushika Brewery Marché 2026 was held on September 19.
• Sat 19 SepKura open day 2026HeldSakata ShuzoYamagata10時~16時Brewery open day on Saturday 19 September 2026, 10:00 to 16:00, at the Kyoden plant.
• Sun 20 SepTenzan autumn brewery open day 2026HeldTenzan ShuzoSagaThe autumn brewery open day is held at Tenzan Shuzo on Sunday 20 September 2026, with a free shuttle bus from JR Ogi Station.
• Sun 20 SepTakanomyate Vol.04 Autumn sake releaseHeldYamamori ShuzoAichi10時~15時Held inside the brewery on September 20, 2026, 10:00 to 15:00; sake tastings are paid.
• Sun 20 SepKura Fes 2026HeldKubiki ShuzoNiigataKura Fes 2026 is held on September 20, 2026.
• Wed 23 SepHyakunensugi Yamamori storage autumn 2026HeldMiyoshino JozoMeeting at Daiwa-Kamiichi Station (Kintetsu Yoshino Line)集合時間:10:30 解散時間:16:00予定Booking neededA study tour with tasting on the day the sake is brought down from the mountain storage, with a 12,000 yen fee and online booking.
• Thu 24 SepYOMOYAMA NAGANO Nagano venue 2026HeldTomono ShuzoNagano venue, NaganoBooking neededYOMOYAMA NAGANO is held at its Nagano venue on September 24; tickets are sold on e+.
• Fri 25 Sep – Sat 26 SepKANPAI! GUNMA 2026Held群馬県酒造組合G-Messe Gunma, Gunma16:00~20:30A two-day event on 25 and 26 September 2026 at G-Messe Gunma offers Gunma sake and food, with free admission.
• Fri 25 SepBrewery tour with blending workshop (25 September)HeldSohomare ShuzoTochigiBooking neededOn 25 September you can tour the brewery and blend your own sake from four base sakes. Booking is required.
• Sat 26 Sep – Sun 27 SepKansha Day market, September 2026HeldIshikawa ShuzoTokyo10:00~15:00頃An outdoor market at the Ishikawa brewery was held on 26 and 27 September 2026 as part of Kansha Day.
• Sat 26 Sep – Sun 27 SepIkebana exhibitionHeldNishiyama ShuzojoHyogoA two-day ikebana exhibition held in the brewery space at 鼓傳, using vases from Tanbun kiln.
• Sat 26 SepFunaguchi Festival 2026HeldKikusui ShuzoNiigata昼の部 10:00~14:00 / 夜の部 16:00~19:00Booking neededA daytime Funaguchi street fair (free entry) and a booking-only night festival.
• Sat 26 SepYukimizuan standing tasting, 26 September 2026HeldTakanoi ShuzoNiigata15:15 ~ 17:00Booking neededA standing tasting is held on Saturday 26 September 2026; it is by advance reservation only.
• Sat 26 SepTasting at Hisamoto Liquor Shop 2026HeldHosui ShuzoHisamoto Liquor Shop, Hisamoto Takamatsu store, KagawaOn Saturday 26 September 2026 a tasting is held at Hisamoto Liquor Shop's Takamatsu store, with the time to be announced.
• Sat 26 Sep – Sun 27 SepMiyagi Junmaishu Festival, Autumn Gathering (tasting and sales)Held宮城県酒造組合In front of the Fujisaki main building, Miyagi販売 10:00~18:00 / 試飲 13:00~18:00（9月26日）、販売 10:00~17:00 / 試飲 13:00~17:00（9月27日）Sales and tastings of around 23 pure rice sake, mainly hiyaoroshi autumn sake, recommended by breweries, held over two days in front of the Fujisaki main building in Sendai.
• Sat 26 SepFuji Hokuroku Distillery 6th AnniversaryHeldIde YogoemonYamanashi井出醸造店は13:00より開店 / 蒸留所の見学は14:00/15:00/16:00/17:00の4回A 6th anniversary event at the Fuji Hokuroku Distillery on 26 September, with four free distillery tours starting at 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00.
• Sat 26 Sep – Sun 27 SepToyama local sake festival at Tsukiji Hongwanji, TokyoHeld富山県酒造組合Tsukiji Hongwanji temple grounds, Tokyo, Tokyo10:00~16:00A two-day event at Tsukiji Hongwanji in Tokyo where visitors can taste Toyama sake.
• Sat 26 SepNew soba festivalHeldYorozuya JozotenYamanashi朝11:00より15:30までOn 26 September, a new soba festival with standing sake tasting at the Rokusai gallery.
• Sat 26 SepBrewery tour with kakiire experience, 26 September 2026HeldIshikawa ShuzoTokyo10:30~ / 13:30~Booking neededA brewery tour with a kakiire paddle experience was held on 26 September 2026. Advance booking was required.
• Sat 26 SepKunsei NightHeldNakashima JozoGifu18:00~21:00(L.O.20:30)A one-night bar event in the courtyard café space where guests can pick Kozaemon sake and smoked foods from Kunsei Kobo gen.
• Sat 26 Sep – Sun 27 SepZuikan free tastingHeldYamaoka ShuzoYamatoya Shuho Naka-machi, Hiroshima12:00~18:00On September 26 and 27 a free Zuikan tasting is held at Yamatoya Shuho Naka-machi in Hiroshima City, with Yamaoka Shuzo staff taking part.
• Sat 26 Sep – Sun 4 OctAutumn brewery open days 2026HeldHakusen ShuzoGifuOPEN:9時 CLOSE:16時A nine-day autumn brewery festival where fresh sake is sold by measure inside the brewery.
• Sun 27 SepBrewery tour with sake tasting, 27 September 2026HeldIshikawa ShuzoTokyo11:00~ / 13:30~Booking neededA brewery tour with sake tasting was held on 27 September 2026. Advance booking was required.
• Sun 27 SepBrewery tour 2026HeldMiyoshino JozoNara13:40 ~ 15:30Booking neededBooking-only brewery tour held on Sundays from 27 September 2026 to March 2027.
• Tue 29 SepSai SAKE Festival 2026 Drink in SaitamaHeld埼玉県酒造組合Saitama17:30~20:00Booking neededA tasting event where you can compare Saitama sake, held on 29 September 2026. Entry is until 19:30 and advance applications are first come, first served.
• Tue 29 Sep – Wed 30 SepAdachiya Sanpin High release event 2026HeldKikunotsuyu ShuzoUFURUFU, the open space in front of Palette Kumoji, Okinawa16:00~20:00Held on 29 and 30 September 2026 from 16:00 to 20:00 at UFURUFU in Kumoji, Naha, this release event is organised by Kikunotsuyu Shuzo.
• Wed 30 SepDuo Piano and Vocal liveHeldYoro ShuzoYamanashi18:30~A Duo Piano and Vocal live is held at the Cafe Sakagura Kai on Wednesday 30 September from 18:30.

October 2026

• Thu 1 OctYamaguchi Sakagura Meguri Goshuin Collection 2026Held一般社団法人山口県観光連盟YamaguchiFrom 1 October to 31 December 2026, buying a listed sake at a participating brewery gives a goshuin stamp, and buying it at a designated shop gives a stamp sticker.
• Thu 1 OctToast with Aizu sakeHeld会津若松酒造協同組合Tsurugajo Castle, FukushimaThe Aizu sake toast and Aizu sake yatai village were held at Tsurugajo Castle on 1 October 2026, a standing-style event with sake from 12 breweries.
• Thu 1 OctNihonshu no Hi toast with Sanuki sakeHeldKawatsuru ShuzoJR Takamatsu Station South Square, Kagawa17時からAn event is held at JR Takamatsu Station South Square on October 1, Nihonshu no Hi.
• Thu 1 Oct14th Nationwide Sake ToastHeld青森県酒造組合Machiniwa town square, Hachinohe, Aomori開始18:30~ (開場18:00)Held on 1 October 2026 at Machiniwa town square in Hachinohe, with advance tickets at 2,000 yen.
• Thu 1 Oct45th National Sake Tasting Championship Kagawa prefectural qualifierHeld香川県酒造組合Takamatsu Symbol Tower exhibition hall, KagawaBooking neededThe Kagawa prefectural qualifier of the national sake tasting championship, where the top two go on to the national final; participants are being recruited.
• Thu 1 OctToyo no Kuni Jizake Yakai 2026Held大分県酒造組合Takemachi Dome Square, Oita17:30~20:00Booking neededHeld on Thursday 1 October 2026 from 17:30 to 20:00 at Takemachi Dome Square, with advance booking.
• Fri 2 OctAutumn Blessings shochu and sake tastingHeldSatsuma KinzanguraKagoshima18:00~20:00Booking neededA fully booked autumn evening at the brewery with seasonal dishes alongside shochu and sake.
• Fri 2 OctAutumn Blessings shochu and sake festivalHeldHamada ShuzoKagoshima18:00~20:00Booking neededA shochu and sake festival at Denbee Kura on 2 October from 18:00 to 20:00, held by advance booking only.
• Fri 2 Oct – Wed 28 OctAutumn Sake Shop Fair 2026Seiryo ShuzoEhime10時〜17時30分The brewery holds an autumn fair at its sake shop from 2 to 28 October 2026, with a lottery draw and tasting of limited autumn sake.
• Sat 3 OctShimane Jizake Fair Matsue 2026Held島根県酒造組合Matsue Castle, Umadamari Site第1部/14:30 ~ 16:00A fair of sake from Shimane's breweries held at the Matsue Castle Umadamari Site, a national treasure.
• Sat 3 OctKamisuwa Kaido Machi-aruki Nomi-aruki walking eventHeldMaihimeMain venue (National Route 20)13:00〜17:00Booking neededA walking event on Saturday 3 October 2026, 13:00 to 17:00, visiting the sake breweries of Kamisuwa on foot.
• Sat 3 OctNational Sake Festival in Acrieh Himeji 2026Held姫路市Acrieh Himeji, HyogoA tasting event gathering sake made with Hyogo-grown Yamada Nishiki and sake from across Japan and Hyogo, with a kegs-making demonstration and a sake appreciation workshop.
• Sat 3 OctRokkasen Great Harvest Festival 2026HeldRokkasenYamagata10:00 ~ 15:00A one-day harvest festival on the brewery grounds on Saturday 3 October 2026, from 10:00 to 15:00.
• Sat 3 OctChiba Sake Festa 2026Held千葉県酒造組合Apa Hotel & Resort TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, Tokyo【第一部】 13:00〜15:00 / 【第二部】 16:00〜18:00Booking neededA large tasting event with sake from 18 Chiba breweries, with over 100 kinds to sample. Tickets must be bought in advance and visitors must be 20 or older.
• Sat 3 Oct – Sun 4 OctOzeki Sakigake Bar 2026HeldOzekiOzeki employee cafeteria (Ozeki Sakigake office), Hyogo10:00~15:00On October 3 and 4, Ozeki employees host guests at their employee cafeteria, where special sake can be enjoyed standing.
• Sat 3 OctKampai with Japanese Sake 2026Held伊丹酒造組合Hyogo12:00~16:00On Saturday 3 October 2026, from 12:00 to 16:00, the nationwide Kampai with Japanese Sake event is held at the Hakusetsu Brewery Village Chojukura parking lot in Itami.
• Sat 3 OctMusashi no Kuni Sake Festival 2026Held東京都酒造組合Oikunitama Shrine, plaza beside the approach, Tokyo1部 11:00~13:00 / 2部 14:00~16:00Booking neededA tasting event held on 3 October 2026 at the plaza beside the approach to Oikunitama Shrine in Fuchu, where sake from across Japan was sampled.
• Sat 3 OctSpecial lecture: How home drinking changes from todayHeldKonishi ShuzoHyogo12:30~14:00Booking neededA special lecture within the 3 October toast event runs 12:30 to 14:00, and advance registration is open.
• Sat 3 OctTano Distillery public toursHeldTakahashi ShuzoTano Distillery, Kumamoto11:00〜, 13:30〜Booking neededPublic tours of Tano Distillery start, by advance booking, 10 people per session, for visitors aged 20 and over.
• Sat 3 OctHakutsuru autumn 2026 brewery open dayHeldHakutsuru ShuzoHyogoThe autumn 2026 brewery open day was held on 3 October 2026 with factory tours and paid tastings.
• Sat 3 OctIshigura Museum 9th anniversary festivalHeldShirakane ShuzoKagoshimaThe Ishigura Museum 9th anniversary festival is held on Saturday 3 October, with a limited release, a tasting experience and other special planning.
• Sat 3 OctAutumn brewery open day 2026HeldKurosawa ShuzoNagano9時30分開場~15時30分閉場The brewery holds its autumn open day on Saturday 3 October 2026, with about 25 sake to compare and free entry.
• Sat 3 Oct – Sun 4 OctKaze no Mori WeekendHeldYucho ShuzoGose town area, NaraA two-day town walk in Gose, Nara, combining the brewery's sake and food with architecture by Tadashi Yoshimura Architects.
• Sun 4 OctBacchus Toyama 2026 Sake DayHeld富山県酒造組合Toyama Station North-South Passage, Toyama12:00~16:00A sake day where 16 Toyama breweries pour their sake for a fee, from 12:00 to 16:00.
• Sun 4 OctToshio Akiyama acoustic liveHeldYoro ShuzoYamanashi18:00~Toshio Akiyama gives an acoustic live at the Cafe Sakagura Kai on Sunday 4 October from 18:00.
• Mon 5 OctOita-n-sake Torayoko no Jin 2026Held大分県酒造組合Toranomon Yokocho POPUP (Toranomon Hills Business Tower 3F), Tokyo17:00〜22:00(L.O.21:00)From 5 to 10 October 2026 Oita sake and barley shochu are served at Toranomon Yokocho in Tokyo, with brewery seminars on 5, 9 and 10 October.
• Thu 8 Oct – Mon 12 OctHokkaido Marugoto Fair, Hokkaido sake fair北海道酒造組合Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 4F Exhibition Hall A, TokyoFrom 8 to 12 October 2026 the guild runs a Hokkaido sake fair at Sunshine City in Tokyo.
• Fri 9 OctFushimi Sake Tasting ClassHeldKitagawa HonkeCommunity Bank Kyoshin Fushimi branch, 2F Creative Commons18時~19時(受付17時45分~)A class led by a Kitagawa Honke representative on comparing sake styles and pairing them with food.
• Fri 9 Oct – Sun 11 OctKumamoto Autumn Sake Festival 2026株式会社JR熊本シティAmu Hiroba (JR Kumamoto Station Shirakawaguchi station square), Kumamoto10月9日(金) 16:00~21:00 / 10月10日(土) 12:00~21:00 / 10月11日(日) 12:00~21:00Seven Kumamoto sake breweries gather at Amu Hiroba to offer hiyaoroshi and snacks over three days.
• Fri 9 Oct – Sat 10 OctAutumn Takayama Festival special tastingWatanabe ShuzotenHida Jizake Kura, GifuOn October 9 and 10 there is a special tasting of Watanabe Shuzoten at Hida Jizake Kura in Takayama, with free tasting.
• Fri 9 OctFriday SLOWTIME Night (Oct 9)HeldKoyama Honke ShuzoTHE MARK GRAND HOTEL19:00~20:30A Friday evening sake event at THE MARK GRAND HOTEL with the brewery's sake and new product tastings.
• Sat 10 Oct – Mon 12 OctPiano live at the brewery shopEna JozoGifuA piano live is held at the brewery shop from October 10 to 12, 2026.
• Sat 10 OctWakaebisu Kura MarcheWakaebisu ShuzoMieWakaebisu Kura Marche is held on Saturday 10 October 2026.
• Sat 10 Oct – Sun 11 OctKirei sake festival 2026Kirei ShuzoHiroshima10:00~17:00The Kirei sake festival on 10 and 11 October 2026 offers tastings and sales of festival-only sake.
• Sat 10 Oct – Sun 11 OctGoryo Kura Matsuri 2026Hakodate Goryo no KuraHokkaidoGoryo Kura Matsuri is held from Saturday 10 October to Sunday 11 October 2026, with free shuttle buses running.
• Sat 10 OctPrivate brewery tour, October and November 2026Kita ShuzoNara14時開始（約1時間）Booking neededGuided tour of the brewery and tasting led by the president (toji) on 10 and 24 October and 7 November 2026 at 14:00; booking required.
• Sat 10 Oct – Sun 11 OctHonjin brewery open day, autumn 2026Senryu ShuzoNagasakiThe autumn brewery open day is held on 10 and 11 October 2026, with the autumn hiyaoroshi sake on sale and guided tours of the old storehouse.
• Sat 10 Oct – Mon 12 OctKaidoukura shop 11th anniversary festivalMifuku ShuzoShigaFrom October 10 to 12 the Kaidoukura shop holds its 11th anniversary festival with special blend sales and a gacha event.
• Sat 10 Oct – Sun 11 OctAutumn brewery open day 2026Takarayama JozoNiigata9:30~16:30The brewery opens its doors on 10 and 11 October for paid tastings, kasujiru and a sake brewery art walk, with free entry.
• Sat 10 Oct – Sun 11 OctAutumn brewery open day: Goketsu no Okurairi 2026Aoki ShuzoIbarakiBooking neededThe brewery opens its doors on 10 and 11 October 2026 for a day of brewery experiences, with first-come booking.
• Sat 10 Oct – Sun 11 OctAutumn brewery open days 2026Takano ShuzoNiigata10:00~16:00Two free days on 10 and 11 October 2026 with brewery tours, limited gift boxes and new products.
• Sat 10 Oct – Sun 11 Oct27th Naeba Shuzo Kura FestivalNaeba ShuzoNiigata10:00~16:00The 27th Naeba Shuzo kura festival is held at the brewery on October 10 and 11, 10:00 to 16:00.
• Sat 10 Oct – Sun 11 OctSake Matsuri 2026酒まつり実行委員会Saijo Central Park and Saijo Sake Brewery Street, Hiroshima10日(土) 10:00~19:00 11日(日) 10:00~17:00A festival themed on sake, held on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026 in Saijo-cho, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima.
• Sat 10 OctOmachi rice harvest festival 2026CancelledToshimori ShuzoOkayama9:30集合 14:00解散予定The harvest festival on 10 October 2026, with rice-cutting, a tasting and lunch, has been cancelled.
• Sat 10 OctBrewery concertSaijotsuru JozoHiroshima14:30〜Booking neededOn October 10 at 14:30, a piano, flute and horn concert is held in the registered cultural property brewery. Advance booking is required.
• Sat 10 Oct – Sun 11 OctBrewery tourSaijotsuru JozoHiroshima10:30〜(受付開始10:15)Booking neededOn October 10 and 11 from 10:30, the owner and toji guide a brewery tour. Advance booking is required.
• Sun 11 OctHakko trip brewery open day 2026Hasegawa ShuzoNiigataThe Hakko trip brewery open day is held on Sunday 11 October 2026.
• Sun 11 OctLos Angeles Dassai Association 2026DassaiSuite 101 West Hollywood, YamaguchiBooking neededA Dassai tasting in Los Angeles pairing the Japanese Dassai with Dassai Blue from New York, with the company president attending.
• Sun 11 OctHoro-yoi trainWatanabe Shuzo HontenKiyone Station west exit (taxi side)(午前便)10:09 清音駅発 ※9:50までに集合A train event departing from Kiyone Station on Sunday 11 October 2026, co-hosted with HOIDA CRAFT and Mabi Chikurin Beer, with a morning and an afternoon departure.
• Sun 11 Oct – Mon 12 OctAutumn brewery open day Kohen Hiromatsuri 2026Kintora ShuzoAichi10時~16時The autumn brewery open day Kohen Hiromatsuri is held at the brewery on 11 and 12 October 2026 from 10:00 to 16:00, with an entry fee of 2000 yen.
• Sun 11 OctTasting and sales at Akiu Village Agrie no MoriIchinokuraAkiu Village Agrie no Mori, SendaiTasting and sales at Akiu Village in Sendai on 11 October 2026.
• Mon 12 OctShimane Jizake Fair Tokyo 2026島根県酒造組合Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, 12F Catorelia Salon B, Tokyo第2部/15:30 ~ 17:00(一般)A fair gathering sake from Shimane's breweries; the second session is open to the general public.
• Mon 12 OctOkinawa ISLAND BLUE WHISKY tasting eventKumesen ShuzoNaha Airport 2F Departure Lobby, Welcome Hallあさ10時〜よる6時A tasting event for three Okinawa ISLAND BLUE whiskies is held at Naha Airport on 12 October 2026.
• Mon 12 OctBigshu Yamagata in Osaka 2026 evening sake gathering山形県酒造組合OsakaOn the evening of 12 October 2026 in Osaka, an evening gathering of Yamagata sake and food is held, with a fee of 15,000 yen.
• Wed 14 OctHokkaido sake toast fair 2026北海道酒造組合Sapporo Park Hotel, B2 Park Plaza, Hokkaido18時15分 ~ 20時15分 (開場18時)Booking neededOn 14 October 2026 the guild holds a gathering at Sapporo Park Hotel with sake from Hokkaido breweries; tickets must be bought in advance.
• Fri 16 OctFriday SLOWTIME Night (Oct 16)Koyama Honke ShuzoTHE MARK GRAND HOTEL19:00~20:30A Friday evening sake event at THE MARK GRAND HOTEL with the brewery's sake and new product tastings.
• Sat 17 OctMIYAGI SAKE SESSION宮城県酒造組合Rooftop of Sendai PARCO2, Miyagi第一部:15:00~17:00（開場 14:30）、第二部:18:30~20:30（開場 18:00）Booking neededA standing event on a rooftop in Sendai where you can taste sake from 20 Miyagi breweries, with music and food; tickets are bought in advance on e+.
• Sat 17 OctTwo-brewery Sanma Tachikyu eventHonke Matsuura ShuzojoTokushimaA joint two-brewery Sanma Tachikyu event on Saturday 17 October 2026.
• Sat 17 OctAmabuki Autumn Grand Tasting 2026Amabuki ShuzoSaga午前の部 10:30~12:00 / 午後の部 14:00~15:30Booking neededAutumn tasting event on 17 October 2026 with 2,000 yen general tickets, standing style in the shochu cellar, main house and courtyard.
• Sat 17 OctNew sake festival Denbee NightHamada ShuzoKagoshima17:00~19:00Booking neededAn evening meet-the-makers event at Denbee Kura on 17 October from 17:00 to 19:00, with advance booking required and a fee of 4,000 yen.
• Sat 17 OctMatsu-Take-Ume Shirakabe tasting experience, October 2026Takara ShuzoKyoto午前(10時〜12時)・午後(14時〜16時)Booking neededA factory tour and tasting of Matsu-Take-Ume products at the Shirakabe brewery, held by reservation only.
• Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 OctEdamame festivalYorozuya JozotenYamanashiOn 17 and 18 October, the Akebono soybean edamame festival at the Rokusai sake gallery lets you taste freshly boiled edamame.
• Sat 17 Oct – Sun 18 Oct21st Echigo Kenshin SAKE Festival 2026越後・謙信SAKEまつり実行委員会Takada Honmachi shopping street, Niigata11:00~19:00 / 10:00~16:00Held on 17 and 18 October 2026 on Takada Honmachi shopping street, with tasting booths from Joetsu area breweries and food and goods stalls.
• Sat 17 Oct27th Hamada Shuzo New Sake FestivalSatsuma KinzanguraKagoshima10:00~16:30An autumn festival to taste freshly made new sake, with free admission.
• Sat 17 Oct27th Hamada Shuzo New Sake Festival in IchikikushikinoHamada ShuzoKagoshima10:00~16:30A free festival at Denbee Kura on 17 October from 10:00 to 16:30 where you can taste the new sake of the year.
• Sat 17 Oct45th National Sake Tasting Championship, Fukui Prefecture qualifier福井県酒造組合Fukui Prefecture Seikyo Building, Room 602, Fukui14:00~16:00 (受付 13:00~)Booking neededA Fukui Prefecture qualifier for the national sake tasting championship, open to people aged 20 or over who live, work or study in the prefecture, with 60 places on a first-come basis.
• Sat 17 Oct66th National Retail Sake Tasting東京酒販協同組合連合会（東京小売酒販組合・東京味噌醤油商業協同組合）Tokyo Retail Liquor Dealers Hall, 3rd floor meeting room, Tokyo1部:10:00~11:30 / 2部:12:30~14:00 / 3部:14:30~16:00Booking neededA tasting of retail sake from across Japan on 17 October 2026 at the Tokyo Retail Liquor Dealers Hall in Kanda Sakuma-cho, with advance booking required for the public.
• Sat 17 OctWakatakeya Sake Club Part 2: Autumn-matured sakeWakatakeya ShuzojoFukuoka13:00~15:00Booking neededBrewery staff introduce ways to enjoy autumn sake, centred on junmai hiyaoroshi, with pairings, at the brewery.
• Sat 17 OctIbaraki premium brewery tour和酒フェス大阪実行委員会Raifuku Brewery and Isogura Brewery, IbarakiA tour visiting Raifuku Brewery in Chikusei and Isogura Brewery in Kasama, both exhibiting breweries of the festival.
• Sat 17 OctKura de Kuradashi sake party, Autumn battle (17 October)CancelledNarumi JozotenAomoriThe 17 October 2026 sake party at the brewery has been cancelled.
• Sat 17 OctSake and food marriage experienceKondo ShuzoNiigataA sake and food pairing experience is scheduled for 17 October 2026.
• Sat 17 OctSake brewery concert 2026Toshun ShuzoAichi開場17:00 開演17:30Booking neededAn ensemble concert is held in the brewery's sake storehouse on Saturday 17 October 2026.
• Sun 18 OctWakashio New Sake Festival 2026Wakashio ShuzoKagoshima10:00〜16:00予定The autumn new sake festival is held on the brewery grounds on Sunday 18 October 2026, with free new sake tastings, food booths, a kids' area and a raffle.
• Sun 18 Oct12th New Shochu Festival 2026Okuchi ShuzoKagoshima10時~16時30分On 18 October at the Okuchi Shuzo Second Distillery in Isa, you can enjoy the new Kuro Isanishiki, shochu tastings and food booths.
• Sun 18 OctRice harvesting experience 2026Heiwa ShuzoWakayama8:30 受付開始 〜 19:00 完全終了Booking neededHarvest the Yamada Nishiki rice for the Agara series, with a brewery tour and BBQ; apply in advance through the form.
• Sun 18 OctImo-ni and local sake gatheringFuruhashi ShuzoShimaneOn Sunday 18 October the sake brewery hosts a free tasting of local sake with imo-ni in Tsuwano.
• Sun 18 OctLocal sake tasting with Omachi in Tokyo岡山県酒造組合Tokyo第1部 12:30~14:00 / 第2部 15:00~16:30 / 第3部 17:30~19:00A sake tasting in Tokyo featuring Okayama local sake made with Omachi rice, held in three sessions.
• Wed 21 OctSake-kura de Kanpai 2026Ishikura ShuzoFukuoka19:00~21:00Booking neededOn 21 October 2026 from 19:00, Hakata Hyakunenkura hosts a sake tasting with a Japanese course meal from the brewery's chefs. Advance booking is required, for the first 80 guests.
• Fri 23 Oct – Sun 25 OctMukaishima House pop-up store, Ueno Tenjin Festival 2026Ota ShuzoMukaishima House23日(金)17:00~20:00 / 24日(土)12:00~21:00 / 25日(日)10:00~16:00A pop-up store at Mukaishima House during the Ueno Tenjin Festival, open October 23 to 25, 2026.
• Sat 24 Oct – Sun 25 OctKansha Day market, October 2026Ishikawa ShuzoTokyo10:00~15:00頃An outdoor market at the Ishikawa brewery is held on 24 and 25 October 2026 as part of Kansha Day.
• Sat 24 OctIzumibashi tour, 24 OctoberIzumibashi ShuzoKanagawaOn Saturday 24 October there is an Izumibashi tour, with a morning session without brewery visit and an afternoon session with brewery visit.
• Sat 24 OctKamejuku seminar, 24 October 2026Shinkame ShuzoShinbashi station front, TokyoBooking neededKamejuku will be held on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at the Shinbashi station front in Tokyo, and bookings are open.
• Sat 24 OctFirst-pressed new sake festival (brewery open day) 2026Kamisugi ShuzoAichi時間:10:00~15:00The first-pressed new sake festival will be held at the brewery on Saturday 24 October 2026, with tasting and sales of the new sake. No parking is provided.
• Sat 24 OctFushimi Sake Corridor 2026伏見銘酒協同組合Kyoto10:00開始The Fushimi Sake Corridor starts at 10:00 on 24 October 2026. See the flyer for details.
• Sat 24 OctFushimi Sake Corridor 2026 brewery open dayMasuda Tokubee ShotenKyoto10:00開始Open day at the brewery during the autumn Fushimi Sake Corridor, with freshly pressed new sake and limited aged sake on offer.
• Sat 24 Oct – Sun 25 OctHatsushimori harvest festivalNishiyama ShuzojoFormer Maeyama Elementary SchoolA harvest festival held at the former Maeyama Elementary School, with the new sake 初手思慕里 made from the harvested rice and autumn food and fermentation events.
• Sat 24 OctNew sake festival 2026Hara ShuzoNiigataThe brewery holds its New Sake Festival at the brewery on Saturday 24 October 2026, selling freshly made new sake and offering drinks and food outdoors.
• Sat 24 OctBrewery tour with kakiire experience, 24 October 2026Ishikawa ShuzoTokyo10:30~ / 13:30~Booking neededA brewery tour with a kakiire paddle experience is held on 24 October 2026. Advance booking is required.
• Sat 24 OctSawanoi brewery open day 2026Ozawa ShuzoTokyo9:00~15:30The annual new sake festival is held on Saturday 24 October 2026 from 9:00 to 15:30 at the brewery and nearby venues in Ome.
• Sat 24 OctShochu Non Giorno Miyazaki 2026宮崎県酒造組合Miyazaki Ichibangai Arcade, MiyazakiOn 24 October (Saturday) at Miyazaki Ichibangai Arcade, sake breweries from across Miyazaki Prefecture present their honkaku shochu at this event.
• Sat 24 Oct – Sun 25 OctAutumn Brewery Open Day 2026Umenoyado ShuzoNaraBooking neededThe brewery opens its doors on 24 and 25 October 2026, with an adults' premium brewery tour and limited seating.
• Sat 24 Oct – Sun 25 OctAutumn Sake Fest Gifu 2026株式会社ZIP-FMKane Park special venue, Gifu24日(土) 11:00〜18:30A two-day event at Kane Park in Gifu City where breweries from Gifu Prefecture set up booths.
• Sat 24 Oct – Sun 25 OctWashu Fes 15th at Osaka Bay Tower和酒フェス大阪実行委員会Osaka Bay Tower, OsakaA sake tasting festival where breweries from across Japan present sake, liqueurs and umeshu, with a tasting pass required.
• Sat 24 Oct2nd Osaka Chiyomusubi tasting partyChiyomusubi ShuzoHotel New Otani Osaka, Osaka15:00 ~ 17:30Booking neededThe tasting party will be held at Hotel New Otani Osaka on 24 October 2026, limited to the first 120 guests.
• Sat 24 OctOsanpo Kura Marche 6th editionDaiichi ShuzoTochigi10:00~15:00A one-day autumn event at the brewery with a limited sake using Tobikoma washi paper, a beginner sake mini seminar and other stalls.
• Sat 24 Oct7th Toryu Kodan storytelling eveningToshun ShuzoAichi14:30開場/15:00開演A kodan storytelling evening is held at the brewery on Saturday 24 October 2026.
• Sat 24 Oct – Sun 25 OctHanagaki Autumn Brewery Festival 2026Nambu ShuzojoFukui店舗営業は両日17:00までTwo-day brewery festival on 24 and 25 October, with tastings and a standing sake bar at the shop.
• Sat 24 OctJapanese tea blend workshop with a tea master (afternoon)Kikusui ShuzoNiigataAn afternoon session where you blend your own Japanese tea with a tea master.
• Sat 24 OctBrewery open day 2026Yoshida ShuzoShimaneThe brewery open day is held on Saturday 24 October 2026, with a sake tasting quiz and brewery tours planned.
• Sun 25 OctAutumn brewery open day 2026ChiyogikuGifu10:00 – 15:00On Sunday 25 October, rain or shine, the autumn brewery open day at Chiyogiku offers bulk sales of genshu, tastings and sales.
• Sun 25 OctNew sake festival 2026Satsuma ShuzoKagoshima10:00~16:30(予定)The 2026 New Sake Festival will be held on Sunday 25 October 2026 at the Hanawatari Distillery Meiji Kura.
• Sun 25 OctBrewery tour led by the toji, 25 October 2026Ishikawa ShuzoTokyo10:30~ / 13:30~Booking neededA brewery tour led by the toji is held on 25 October 2026. Advance booking is required.
• Sun 25 Oct20th Kogaku de Sakagura Concert, Project KeyToshun ShuzoAichi15:00開演Booking neededA concert on early keyboard instruments is held in the brewery's sake storehouse on Sunday 25 October 2026.
• Sun 25 OctKirinzan pairing lunch tour 2026, 2nd roundKirinzan ShuzoNiigataBooking neededA brewery tour followed by a sake and food pairing lunch at Kitsune no Yomeiri Yashiki, booked online.
• Mon 26 OctMoonlit Sake Brewery Light-Up 2026GekkeikanKyoto17:30~19:30Booking neededThe museum and the neighbouring brewery are lit up, with a staff-guided tour and a tasting of three sakes; advance booking is required.
• Fri 30 Oct – Sat 31 OctKanpai with Yamanashi Sake 2026山梨県酒造協同組合YamanashiA Yamanashi sake tasting event on 30 and 31 October 2026; the venue is not given in the listing.
• Fri 30 Oct – Sat 31 OctKagoshima Honkaku Shochu Festival in Tokyo 2026鹿児島県酒造組合Hibiya Godzilla Square, KagoshimaSixteen producers exhibit and sell products including new shochu.
• Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 NovNew wine festival 2026Sanwa ShuruiOita9:00~16:00Held on 31 October and 1 November 2026 at Anshin-in Wine Workshop, with winery tours and a limited release of wine.
• Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 NovShochu Street 2026鹿児島県酒造組合Centerras Square / Tenmonkan G3 Arcade (Kagoshima City), KagoshimaShochu from distilleries across Kagoshima Prefecture gathers in Tenmonkan.
• Sat 31 OctSake lees saleKobayashi ShuzoHokkaido10:00からSake lees go on sale at the brewery shop from 10:00 on 31 October, at 1,000 yen per kilogram including tax, cash only, until sold out.
• Sat 31 OctKoji autumn vegetable soup and koji smoothie workshopKikusui ShuzoNiigataA fermentation workshop making autumn vegetable soup and smoothies with koji.
• Usually OctoberOctober weekend tasting of the new YoshinogawaYoshinogawaSAKE barEvery weekend in October you can taste the new Yoshinogawa lineup side by side at the SAKE bar, with a ticket system.
• Usually OctoberDAIMON Sake Festival autumnDaimon ShuzoOsakaLast held 25 Oct 2025The brewery holds its autumn festival in its sake brewery.
• Usually OctoberTasting contest (Kikizakedo)HamachidoriKamaishi CityA contest held in October where teams or individuals identify five kinds of sake.
• Usually OctoberFukushima Sake Festival at Shimbashi福島県JR Shimbashi Station West Exit SL Square, TokyoLast held 9 Oct 2025A sake festival in Shimbashi where 52 Fukushima breweries pour their sake, held on 9 and 10 October 2025.
• Usually OctoberNational Sake Festival in Acrieh Himeji姫路市Acrieh Himeji, HyogoLast held 3 Oct 2026A tasting event gathering sake made with Hyogo-grown Yamada Nishiki and sake from across Japan and Hyogo, with a kegs-making demonstration and a sake appreciation workshop.
• Usually OctoberChiba Sake Festa千葉県酒造組合Apa Hotel & Resort TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, TokyoBooking neededLast held 3 Oct 2026A large tasting event with sake from 18 Chiba breweries, with over 100 kinds to sample. Tickets must be bought in advance and visitors must be 20 or older.
• Usually OctoberSummer kura open day (planned for autumn)Heiwanishiki ShuzoGifuThe summer kura open day, usually held in July, has moved to autumn (planned for October); no date has been announced yet.
• Usually OctoberOzeki Sakigake BarOzekiOzeki employee cafeteria (Ozeki Sakigake office), HyogoLast held 3 Oct 2026On October 3 and 4, Ozeki employees host guests at their employee cafeteria, where special sake can be enjoyed standing.
• Usually OctoberTokushima Sake and Snacks Evening徳島県酒造組合Awa Kanko Hotel, 5th floor, TokushimaBooking neededLast held 11 Oct 2025An evening held on 11 October 2025 at 18:00 on the 5th floor of Awa Kanko Hotel, with advance booking through e+ and an entry fee of 5,000 yen including tax; not open to those under 20.
• Usually OctoberNationwide Sake Toast青森県酒造組合Machiniwa town square, Hachinohe, AomoriLast held 1 Oct 2026Held on 1 October 2026 at Machiniwa town square in Hachinohe, with advance tickets at 2,000 yen.
• Usually OctoberHanagaki Autumn Tipsy FestivalNambu ShuzojoFukuiLast held 25 Oct 2025Held on 25 and 26 October 2025, alongside the Sandai Asaichi market festival.

November 2026

• Sun 1 NovDASSAI BLUE 3rd anniversary eventDassaiCrane Club, New York City1:00 PM–3:30 PMA Dassai tasting at Crane Club in New York City marking the third anniversary of DASSAI BLUE.
• Sun 1 Nov – Tue 3 NovKurihara Autumn Kiln Festival 2026Hagino ShuzoMiyagi10:00~16:00(最終日は15:00まで)From 1 to 3 November, works by four Kurihara kilns are shown and sold inside the brewery, with free entry.
• Sun 1 Nov – Mon 2 NovKagoshima Honkaku Shochu Festival in Osaka鹿児島県酒造組合Ikoi no Hiroba, Tenjinbashisuji 2-chome Shopping Street (3 min from Nanmoricho Station exit 3), Osaka11:00~18:00Held for Honkaku Shochu Day on 1 November, selling Kagoshima shochu and local products.
• Tue 3 NovFruit Jazz Study GroupYoro ShuzoYamanashi18:30~The Fruit Jazz Study Group performs at the Cafe Sakagura Kai on Tuesday 3 November from 18:30.
• Tue 3 NovCedar ball hanging celebration eventTenryo ShuzoGifuThe brewery holds a cedar ball hanging celebration event on Tuesday 3 November.
• Tue 3 NovMuseum course no. 15: Enjoy your own timeKonishi ShuzoHyogo10時半~12時Booking neededA course at the Chojukura 2F gallery corner on 3 November, 10:30 to 12:00, with advance application required.
• Fri 6 Nov – Sun 8 Nov13th Sake Shop Kakuuchi Fes東京酒販協同組合連合会（東京小売酒販組合・東京味噌醤油商業協同組合）Ueno Onshi Park, Takenodai Plaza (fountain plaza), TokyoA three-day event centred on kakuuchi, where sake and shochu chosen by liquor shops are sold by the cup, held at Ueno Onshi Park from 6 to 8 November 2026.
• Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 NovAutumn brewery open days 2026KinokawaNagasaki10時から15時までHeld over two days at the brewery, presenting the new sake from the Ritsuko toji team and selling limited brewery-release bottles.
• Sat 7 NovAsabiraki New Sake Festival 2026AsabirakiIwateOn Saturday 7 November the brewery holds its New Sake Festival on its own grounds, with special new sake on offer.
• Sat 7 NovEarliest new rice sake and Monobe River ayu tasting 2026Matsuo ShuzoKochi13時~Booking neededOn Saturday 7 November, after a brewery tour with President Matsuo, guests can taste the new rice sake with natural Monobe River ayu. Booking is required.
• Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 NovZen and local sake two-day monitor tour (Gyoten course)Aichi ShuzoDeparts and arrives at JR Hikone Station, ShigaBooking neededA two-night monitor tour in Hikone with a Zen experience (Gyoten course, about 80 minutes of zen practice). Entry is by lottery.
• Sat 7 NovBrewery open day 2026 (22nd)Sakura MasamuneHyogo10:00~16:00The brewery open day is held on Saturday 7 November 2026, with new sake tastings and brewery tours.
• Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 NovYoshimine Brewery First-Pressed Sake Festival (3rd)Yoshida ShuzoFukuiThe Yoshimine Brewery first-pressed sake festival is held on 7 and 8 November at the Yoshimine brewery.
• Sat 7 Nov5th Fussa Kura Open 2026Ishikawa ShuzoTokyo10:00~16:00(受付 9:30~)The Fussa Kura Open is held at the Tamura and Ishikawa breweries on 7 November 2026.
• Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 NovSasaichi new sake festival 2026Sasaichi ShuzoYamanashi9:30~17:00The new sake festival is held on the brewery grounds on November 7 and 8, where you can compare fresh sake and Japanese wine.
• Sat 7 NovHarvest festival 2026Sanwa ShuruiOita10:00~16:00Booking neededHeld on 7 November 2026 at Karashima Kokuno-kura, with a rice amazake serving and a booked pairing experience.
• Sat 7 NovSake lees bean paste nerikiri sweets workshopKikusui ShuzoNiigataA workshop making nerikiri sweets with sake lees bean paste.
• Sun 8 NovToryu sake brewery open day 2026Toshun ShuzoAichi13:00~17:00(最終入場16:00)Booking neededThe brewery open day is held at the brewery on Sunday 8 November 2026.
• Sun 8 NovAutumn Sake Festival 2026 (5th edition)岡山小売酒販組合Okayama Retail Liquor Store Association Hall, Okayama11:00~16:30(最終入場は16:00)Okayama breweries gather to offer their recommended sake for tasting, with food booths and fresh vegetables from the market also planned.
• Thu 12 NovNew rice sake brewery tour and tastingIchinokuraMiyagi14時00分 開始 16時00分 終了予定Booking neededA 20-person brewery tour with tasting of the new rice sake on 12 November 2026. Advance booking is required.
• Fri 13 NovChiyomusubi Sake Kurabe 2026 in ShinbashiChiyomusubi ShuzoTottori and Okayama Shinbashi shop, Tokyo18:30 〜 20:00Booking neededA tasting event will be held at Tottori and Okayama Shinbashi shop on 13 November 2026, limited to 70 guests with advance booking.
• Sat 14 Nov – Sun 15 NovKura&Kura brewery open day 2026Honke Matsuura ShuzojoIkeya, Oasa-cho, Naruto (address as on page), Tokushima10時〜16時Brewery open day with Fukuju Soy Sauce on 14 and 15 November 2026, free entry.
• Sat 14 NovNetworking seminarNate ShuzotenWakayamaThe brewery announces a networking seminar on 14 November 2026.
• Sat 14 Nov – Sun 15 Nov27th Fukuju Kura Open 2026Kobe ShushinkanHyogo10:00~16:00An annual sake brewery festival celebrating new sake, with fresh-pressed sake and food stalls.
• Sat 14 Nov45th National Sake Tasting Championship日本酒造組合中央会TOC Ariake Convention Hall (4F), Tokyo12:00~17:30The 45th National Sake Tasting Championship is held on 14 November 2026 at TOC Ariake in Koto, Tokyo, with a written test and a tasting contest.
• Sat 14 Nov – Sun 15 NovShimazake Marche, 4th edition島酒で沖縄を盛り上げる会Kokusai-dori Tenbusu Plaza, Okinawa12:00~20時Held on 14 and 15 November 2026, 12:00 to 20:00, at Kokusai-dori Tenbusu Plaza.
• Sat 14 Nov – Sun 15 NovBrewer-guided brewery tour (27th Fukuju Kura Open 2026)Kobe ShushinkanHyogo11:00~15:00Booking neededA brewery tour during the Kura Open led by brewers, booked only through the online form from November 4.
• Sat 14 NovBrewing safety prayer festival (sake festival), 2026大神神社Haiden (main worship hall), Oomiwa Jinja, Nara午前10時半Sake brewers and toji from across Japan attend this shrine rite praying for safe brewing of the new sake, held at the main worship hall with the Umasake Miwa no Mai kagura dance.
• Wed 18 NovMutsunishiki and sushi chef's nigiri tasting, 4thNarumi JozotenAomoriBooking neededOn 18 November a tasting of Mutsunishiki sake with a sushi chef's nigiri is held, limited to 90 guests, with early booking advised.
• Sat 21 NovJAZZ piano trio liveYoro ShuzoYamanashi19:00~A JAZZ piano trio live is held at the Cafe Sakagura Kai on Saturday 21 November from 19:00.
• Sat 21 NovYamaguchi Dassai Association 2026DassaiYamaguchi Grand Hotel, Yamaguchi13 : 00 ~ 15 : 00A special evening at Yamaguchi Grand Hotel pairs a course dinner with a range of Dassai sake.
• Sat 21 Nov – Sun 29 NovNew sake brewery open days 2026Hakusen ShuzoGifuA November new sake brewery festival, during which the stamp rally prizes are handed out.
• Sat 21 Nov – Sun 22 NovZen and local sake two-day monitor tour (Sanzen course)Aichi ShuzoDeparts and arrives at JR Hikone Station, ShigaBooking neededA two-night monitor tour in Hikone with a Zen experience (Sanzen course, about 3 hours 30 minutes of zen practice). Entry is by lottery.
• Sat 21 Nov – Sun 22 Nov2nd Midorigaoka Brewery Kura FestivalKamikawa Taisetsu ShuzoHokkaidoThe 2nd Midorigaoka Brewery Kura Festival is held at the brewery on November 21 and 22, 2026.
• Sat 21 NovAutumn leaves festival 2026Sanwa ShuruiOita9:00~16:00Booking neededHeld on 21 November 2026 at the Iichiko Hita Distillery, with a booked staff-guided tour and shochu tasting.
• Sat 28 NovShibahama rakugo performance by Kokontei Bunkiku at ZojojiAoki ShuzoZojoji Temple, Koshoden Great Hall開場14:30 開演15:00On November 28 (Sat) you can hear Kokontei Bunkiku perform the rakugo Shibahama at Zojoji; tickets go on sale October 15.
• Sat 28 NovKumamoto Dassai AssociationDassaiHotel Nikko Kumamoto, Kumamoto12:00 ~ 14:00Booking neededA tasting at Hotel Nikko Kumamoto in Kumamoto City, featuring a Dassai brewed only with Kumamoto-grown rice, with 300 places.
• Sat 28 NovSake brewing experience, late Nov to early Dec 2026Nakatani ShuzoNaraBooking neededYou can apply for one of five sake brewing experience sessions held from 28 November to 6 December 2026.
• Usually NovemberHatsumomidi Sake Brewery FestivalHatsumomidjiYamaguchiLast held 1 Nov 2025The brewery festival is held at the Hatsumomidi brewery on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November 2025.
• Usually late NovemberNew sake showingKitsukura ShuzoNaganoHeld every year in late November inside the brewery, where the new sake is shown to local guests.

December 2026

• Sat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec23rd New Sake Festival tasting saleKunpeki ShuzoAichi10:00~15:00Tasting sale of new sake at the brewery on 5 and 6 December.
• Sun 6 DecHASSEN PARTY 2026 in Toranomon DistilleryHachinohe ShuzoToranomon Distillery, Tokyo16:00~18:00(受付開始 15:30)Booking neededA year-end party on December 6 at Toranomon Distillery in Tokyo, where you can taste Hachinohe Shuzo's sake.
• Usually DecemberFounding festivalIzumi ShuzoKagoshimaLast held 21 Dec 2025The founding festival is held at Izumi Shuzo on 21 December 2025, 10:00 to 15:00, with complimentary shochu and a day-only shochu sale.
• Usually DecemberNew sake paid tastingHarada ShuzoAichiLast held 13 Dec 2025The annual new sake paid tasting was held on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December 2025.
• Usually DecemberNew sake release festivalHamachidoriKamaishi CityA festival held in December for tasting freshly pressed new sake.
• Usually DecemberNew sake tastingMiyake ShuzoOkayamaThe new sake tasting is usually held in December, with freshly pressed and cloudy new sake to taste and sake lees for sale.
• Usually DecemberChōyo Year-end FestivalMaruishi JozoAichiLast held 14 Dec 2025Chōyo year-end festival on 14 December 2025, 9:00 to 15:00.

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• Sake, shochu and awamori events in Japan
• Sake and shochu events in 2027

Questions

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