Written by Aarohi
Sake Festival Japan brings together regional sake producers and food vendors in Ueno.
What to expect
Sample sake from top breweries across Japan.
This year’s lineup includes various notable breweries, including two of Tokyo’s own, namely Ishikawa Brewery located in Fussa and Sawanoi Sake Brewery, located in Okutama.
Other names to watch out for include Tsuchida from Gunma Prefecture, Terada Honke and Nabedana from Chiba Prefecture, Miyasaka Brewery from Nagano Prefecture, Yucho Brewery from Nara Prefecture, and Niida Honke from Fukushima Prefecture, among (literally) dozens of others.
There will also be various stage performances.
Tickets
Entry is free, but you’ll need to purchase tickets at the venue in order to sample sake and purchase food and other beverages. Note that popular sake may sell out.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 335 m from Keisei-ueno Station Keisei Main Line (KS1)
- 394 m from Ueno Station Ginza Line (G16)Hibiya Line (H18)Yamanote Line (JY5)Keihin-Tōhoku Line (JK30)Jōban Line (JJ4)
- 0.7 km from Ueno-okachimachi Station Oedo Line (E9)
