Written by Aarohi Narain
Travel to Yamagata without leaving Tokyo.
What to expect
Ōyama Sake Brewery Fest brings together sake from the Ōyama area of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata, a long-established brewing district known for its clean-tasting, food-friendly styles. You’ll be able to sample each brewery’s recommended new sake and limited-edition bottles, along with local snacks chosen to pair well with sake.
The event is a casual tasting rather than a sit-down seminar, with time to move between booths and speak directly with brewery staff. Soft drinks from Yamagata producers are also available, and there will be light MC-ing and performances throughout the day.
Schedule
The event is split into four sessions:
- 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
- 1 to 2:50 p.m.
- 3 to 4 p.m.
- 5 to 7 p.m.
Tickets
Purchase tickets online here. Advance tickets cost ¥3,500, while tickets on the day are ¥4,000. Each ticket includes one welcome drink, one snack, and ¥1,000 worth of tasting credits.
Note that tickets are valid for the selected session only (re-entry during your session is allowed).
How to get there
The venue is the Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center (Toranomon Building), located around 15 minutes by train from Shinjuku Station. The nearest stations are Toranomon Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) and Toranomon Hills Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line), then it’s a 3-minute walk.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.-
Adults:
Advance sales: ¥3,500
At the door: ¥4,000
