2026 Sake Festival

About this event

The "2026 Sake Festival," held on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a major event for Higashihiroshima City where sake from all across Japan gathers in Saijo. This year's theme is "~en~ (we)," expressing hopes of connecting people, the community, and the future through this classical, refined character. The venue is around JR Saijo Station, covering a wide variety of areas including the Main Venue, Sake Plaza, Brewery Venues, Bisyunabe (sake hot pot) Venue, Exciting Kids Plaza, Cultural Exchange Venue, Satake Venue, JA Venue, Corporate PR Booths, Famous Water Tea Ceremony Seating, and the German Plaza. Detailed event information, ticket details, volunteer recruitment information, and more will be updated from time to time on the official Sake Festival website. Highlights include not only tasting fine sake from various sake breweries, but also a diverse array of events planned such as bisyunabe, stage performances, the Hime Mikoshi (women's portable shrine), and Sake Midare Hayashi music. It is a warm festival connecting the region, people, and the future that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Venue

Saijo Station

Saijocho Saijo, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0001, Japan