The 30th commemorative event! More than 250 varieties of Japanese Sake from 50 breweries across Japan! “The 30th Japanese Sake Festival in Nakameguro” will be held on March 28 and 29!

The Japanese Sake Festival Executive Committee, which supports local development, will hold the 30th Japanese Sake Festival in Nakameguro on March 28 (Sat) and 29 (Sun), 2026. The event will mark its 30th anniversary. The visitorsatisfaction rate has exceeded 90% each time, and the event has been supported by many Japanese sake fans.

The venue is the plaza in front of Nakameguro GT Tower (Meguro-ku, Tokyo), adjacent to Nakameguro Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Tokyu Toyoko Line (directly accessible via the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line). The event will be held in two parts each day: Part 1 from 12:00 to 14:10, and Part 2 from 15:00 to 17:10.

Details: https://sakefes.com/tokyo30/

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The theme of the 30th event is "Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom! Enjoy Hanami Sake with New Sake, Nama Sake, Sparkling Sake and Premium Sake!" The sub-theme is "30th Anniversary! Let's make a toast with a cup of sake in hand in Nakameguro, where the cherry blossoms are in full bloom! To commemorate the 30th event, an original sake cup will be distributed to all visitors. Visitors can enjoy seasonal Japanese sake such as new sake, draft sake, sparkling sake, and premium sake while feeling the arrival of spring in Nakameguro, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot.

More than 250 varieties of Japanese sake from 50 carefully selected sake breweries from all over Japan will be available at the event. By purchasing a "Sake Comparison Pass," you can freely compare all the sake on display, from sake from award-winning breweries to the hottest craft saké, as well as more than 40 different types of warmed sake.

Exhibiting breweries include Ichinokura, Fukukomachi, Yonezuru, Rokkasen, Satonohomare, Shikizakura, Tentaka, Matsunokotobuki, Mizubasho, Tenranzan, Rikishi, Seiun, Mikadomatsu, Iwanoi, Shirasasatsuzumi, Hinemos, Kiminoi, Takarayama, Shimeharitsuru, Noukaya, Keiryu, Chikumanishiki, Nanawarai, Hananomai, Fuji-Masa, Shikaio, Shiki, Zaku, Miyano-Yuki, Tamano-Hikari, Hakutaka, Taturiki, Kurumazaka, Inadahime, Takaisami, Nanakanba, Gokyo, NarutoTai, Ayagiku, Sachihime, Mitsutaka, Hanayuki and Taito as well as Nikitatsu and Kamoshika (first time exhibitor), the popular craft sake "MIYOI," Tsuchida Shuzo's OEM brand "Yuishima" and "Enju", a liqueur brewed with flower yeast, "Kuroisanishiki", a shochu distillery, and "Harenochi Koji" by Hikari Miso, a sweet sake maker, are among the diverse brands scheduled to participate.

The "Japanese Sake Festival AI Concierge," which was introduced for the first time last year, will be on hand again this year to assist visitors in selecting a sake brand that best suits their individual tastes, by providing information on the taste trends, characteristics, and food pairings of the more than 250 different types of sake on display, via chat interface.

Visitors can purchase the sake they like after comparing them at the event, and "delivery service" is also available from the venue. This service is ideal not only for home use, but also as a celebratory spring gift or souvenir. Food booths will offer dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients, local specialties, and menus from popular restaurants that go well with Japanese sake.

On stage, "Kingen-tei Anju," the first female rakugo storyteller from Okinawa, will perform on the first day, and "NANA," a violinist popular on SNS, will perform on the second day. Miss SAKE will appear on both days, gracing the venue with her presence. The MC for the first day will be traveling freelance announcer and sake samurai Yuki Aoi, and for the second day, TV personality and sake stylist Ritsuko Shimada.

In addition, the annual "Japanese Sake Festival Grand Prize" will be held for everyone to choose from. Sake," "Other Japanese Sake (fruit wine, plum wine, liqueur, shochu, etc.)," "Spring Sake," "Warmed Sake," and "Sake for Beginners" (tentative) will be voted on by visitors, and a "Sales" category based on sales results will also be established to promote the appeal of Japanese sake.

What is the Japanese Sake Festival?

The Japanese Sake Festival is a sake tasting festival where visitors can enjoy seasonal Japanese sake, food, and Japanese culture while appreciating the seasons.

The festival is held three times each season in Tokyo and Osaka, with tickets sold out in advance, and is attracting attention as a festival that attracts new sake fans, including the younger generation and foreign visitors.

What is Japanese Sake?

We define it as "sake made within Japan’s climate and culture, connecting people with each other through both tradition and innovation."

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【Outline of the event】

Date and Time: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026

　　　 Part 1: 12:00 - 14:10 (2 hours and 10 minutes)

　　　 Part 2: 15:00 - 17:10 (2 hours and 10 minutes)

　　　 Changeover system for each part

Place: Plaza in front of Nakameguro GT Tower (2-1-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo)

Capacity: 500 people per session (tentative)

Fee:4,500 yen (tax included)

　　　 Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Contents:

・All-you-can-taste: Free sampling of all exhibited sake brands

・Sake sales: Purchase your favorite bottles on-site (excluding some brands)

・30th Anniversary Gift: Original logo-engraved sake cup (Ochoko) and original drawstring pouch

・Water included: Complimentary bottled water (500ml)

・Sake Guide: Educational guidebook on Japanese sake

Organizer: Japanese Sake Festival Executive Committee

Supported by: National Tax Agency, Japan Tourism Agency

Official: https://sakefes.com/tokyo30/

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【Sake brewery booths and warmed sake booths】※Purchase of a "Sake Comparison Pass" is required for sake tasting.

The theme of this year's event is "Enjoy Hanami Sake with New Sake, Nama Sake, Sparkling Sake, and Premium Sake! The theme is "Enjoy Hanami Sake with New, Fresh, Sparkling and Premium Sake!

More than 250 kinds of Japanese sake from 50 breweries from all over Japan will be available for comparison.

At the sake breweries' booths, brewers from each brewery will be present, offering visitors the opportunity to taste their best sake, some of which will be on sale. At the warmed sake booth, you can compare brands recommended for heating sake from each brewery.

【Japanese Sake Fest exhibiting breweries and brands】 Selected 50 breweries from all over Japan (tentative)

(In order of brand name, brewery name, and prefecture)

For the latest information on additions and changes to participating breweries, please visit the website and SNS.

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Ichinokura Ichinokura, Miyagi Prefecture

Fukukomachi, Kimura Sake Brewery, Akita Prefecture

Yonetsuru Sake Brewery, Yamagata Prefecture

Rokkasen / Yamagata Prefecture

Satonohomare, Sudo Brewery, Ibaraki Pref.

Shiki Sakura Utsunomiya Shuzo / Tochigi Pref.

Ten-taka Sake Brewery / Tochigi Pref.

Matsunokotobuki Matsui Sake Brewery, Tochigi *only on Saturday, 28th

Mizubasho, Nagai Sake Brewery, Gunma

Yushima Yuijima, Gunma Pref.

TENRANZAN Igarashi Sake Brewery, Saitama Pref.

Rikishi Kamaya / Saitama Pref.

Seiun Sake Brewery / Saitama Pref.

MIKADOMATSU Matsuoka Brewery / Saitama Pref.

Iwanoi Iwase Sake Brewery / Chiba Pref.

SHIRASAZATSUZUMI Kanai Sake Brewery/Kanagawa

HINEMOS, RiceWine, Kanagawa, Japan

Kiminoi Sake Brewery/Niigata Prefecture

KAMOSHIKA Koyama Sake Brewery/Niigata Prefecture

Takarayama Brewery/Niigata Prefecture

Shimehari-zuru  Miyao Sake Brewery / Niigata Prefecture

Noukaya Wakatsuru Sake Brewery / Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Keiryu  Endo Shuzo Brewery / Nagano Prefecture

Chikuma Nishiki Brewery / Nagano Prefecture

Nanawarai Sake Brewery / Nagano Prefecture

Hana-no-Mai (Hana-no-Mai Sake Brewery/Shizuoka Prefecture) *Only on Sunday, 29th

Fujimasa Fujimasa Sake Brewery / Shizuoka Pref.

Shikai-o, Fukui Sake Brewery /  Aichi Pref.

Shiki, Kawabu Brewery / Mie Pref.

Zaku Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten / Mie Pref.

Miyanoyuki Miyazaki Honten / Mie Pref.

Tamanohikari Sake Brewery / Kyoto Pref.

Hakutaka Sake Brewery / Hyogo Pref.

TATSURIKI Honda Shoten / Hyogo Pref.

Kurumazaka Yoshimura Hideo Shoten / Wakayama Pref.

Inatahime Inatahonten / Tottori Pref.

Takaisami Otani Sake Brewery / Tottori Pref.

Nanakanba Hikami Seishu / Shimane Pref.

Gokyo Sakai Sake Brewery / Yamaguchi Pref.

NARUTO-TAI, Honke Matsuura Sake Brewery / Tokushima Pref.

Ayakiku Brewery / Kagawa Pref.

NIKITATSU Mizuguchi Sake Brewery / Ehime Pref.

Sachihime  Sake Brewery / Saga Pref.

Mitsutake Sake Brewery / Saga Pref.

HANAYUKI Kawazu Sake Brewery / Kumamoto Pref.

Taito Sake Brewery / Kumamoto Pref.

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MIYOI Adachi Nozo Brewery / Osaka Pref.

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Enju Ichido / Fukushima Pref.

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KUROISA-NISHIKI Oguchi Shuzo / Kagoshima Pref.

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Harenochi Koji Hikari Miso / Nagano Pref. *Only on Saturday, the 28th

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【Food Booth, Sake Sales Corner, Delivery Service】(Admission Free/Cash On)

At the food booths, visitors can enjoy a variety of dishes made with local ingredients, regional specialties, popular restaurants, and dishes that go well with Japanese sake.

In addition, some brands of sake that have been tasted will be sold immediately at the sake sales corner. You can purchase your favorite sake on the spot as a souvenir. A "delivery service" will also be available to deliver sake directly from the venue.

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【Stage and Event Contents】※Available to "Sake Comparison Pass" purchasers.

On the venue's stage, visitors can enjoy music and performances while tasting sake.

In addition, MCs and guests in kimono who are well versed in Japanese sake will tour the venue and introduce in detail about each sake brewery's sake.

March 28 (Saturday)

MC : Yuki Aoi (traveling freelance announcer, sake samurai)

Stage: Kingen-tei Anju (female rakugo storyteller)

March 29 (Sun)

MC : Ritsuko Shimada (TV Personality, Sake Stylist)

Stage : NANA (Violinist)

"Miss SAKE" is scheduled to appear as a guest on both days. As soon as it is decided, it will be announced on the website, SNS, etc.

The popular "Japanese Sake Festival Grand Prize" will be held at the venue.

The winners will be chosen from among the sake tasted by the visitors, and the top prize will be awarded in various categories such as "Sake", "Other Japanese Sake" (shochu, fruit wine, plum wine, liqueur, craft beer, etc.), "Spring Sake", "Warmed Sake", "For Beginners" (planned), and "Sales" category, which is determined by the sales performance at the venue. The highest honors, including gold medals, will be awarded in each category.

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【Access to the event venue】

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Plaza in front of Nakameguro GT Tower (2-1-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo)

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Adjacent to Nakameguro Station on the Hibiya and Toyoko Lines (direct connection to the Fukutoshin Line) (South Exit, East Exit 2)

Approximately 4 minutes from Shibuya Station by Tokyu Toyoko Line, 2 minutes from Ebisu Station by Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.

Approximately 15 minutes from Shinagawa Station, approximately 24 minutes from Tokyo Station.

Approximately 15 minutes from Shinjuku Station (via Shinjuku Sanchome Station on the Fukutoshin Line), and approximately 16 minutes from Ikebukuro Station on the Fukutoshin Line.

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