SAKAE SAKE SQUARE 2026, a sake tasting event organized by the Aichi and Gifu Prefecture Sake Brewers Associations and ZIP-FM, will be held over three days at the Special Venue at Oasis 21 Galaxy Square in Nagoya's Sakae district. This year, more than 20 breweries from Aichi and Gifu will participate each day, with a total of 50 breweries gathering across the three days to present 150 varieties of sake.
The lineup covers a wide range of styles — from refreshing sparkling sake and fruity junmai ginjo nama (fresh unpasteurized) sake to rich genshu (undiluted sake) and distinctive liqueurs — catering to sake beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. Depending on the variety, some sake will also be served on the rocks or mixed with soda.
Event Details
- Event Name: SAKAE SAKE SQUARE 2026
- Dates and Hours:
- Saturday, July 18: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Last order: 9:00 PM)
- Sunday, July 19: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Last order: 7:30 PM)
- Monday, July 20 (Public Holiday): 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last order: 5:30 PM)
- Venue: Special Venue at Oasis 21 Galaxy Square, Sakae, Nagoya
- Organizers: Aichi Prefecture Sake Brewers Association / Gifu Prefecture Sake Brewers Association / ZIP-FM
- Supported by: City of Nagoya
- Website: https://zip-fm.co.jp/sakaesake26/
- Instagram: @sake_fes / X: @zip_sake
Note: Opening hours differ by day as a heat-relief measure. A rest break (no sake service) is scheduled: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM on Saturday, and 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM on Sunday and Monday.
Participating Breweries
Over 20 breweries participate each day, with 50 breweries in total appearing across the three days.
Aichi Prefecture (24 Breweries)
A region with over 1,000 years of sake brewing history and the 7th largest sake production volume in Japan.
Aioi Univio (Aioi) / Aoki Shuzo (Yoneso) / Kansugi Shuzo (Kansugi) / Amakyo Shuzo (Shitenno) / Kiyosu Sakura Jozo (Kiyosujo Nobunaga Onkoroshi) / Kintora Shuzo (Kintora, Kohen) / Kunpeki Shuzo (Kunpeki) / Sugiura Mirin (Aisakura) / Sekiya Jozo (Horaisen) / Chochin Shuzo (Chochin) / Tsurumi Shuzo (Gasan) / Toshun Shuzo (Toryuu) / Naito Jozo (Kisosansen) / Nakano Shuzo (Kunisakari) / Nagai Shuzojo (Shosei) / Harada Shuzo (Ikumai) / Fukui Shuzo (Shikaioh) / Marui (Raku no Yo) / Mizutani Shuzo (Senpyo / Senmi) / Morita (Nenohi) / Morita Kinshachi Shuzo (Kinshachi) / Yamazaki (Sonko) / Yamada Shuzo (Suisen, Saiai) / Yamamori Shuzo (Taka no Yume)
Gifu Prefecture (26 Breweries)
A region where snowmelt from the Northern Alps, Mt. Ibuki, and Mt. Ena flows into underground streams, yielding exceptionally clear water ideal for sake brewing.
Adachi Shuzojo (Kikazan) / Iwamura Jozo (Onna Joushu) / Otsuka Shuzo (Takesuzume) / Gyokusendo Shuzo (Reisen) / Kuramoto Yamada (Tamakashiwa) / Kosaka Shuzojo (Hyakushun) / Komachi Shuzo (Nagaragawa) / Takeuchi Shuzo (Ittekisenzan) / Chikuno Iwa Shuzo (Chikuno Iwa) / Chiyogiku (Korin) / Tenryo Shuzo (Tenryo Hinoya) / Nakajima Jozo (Kozaemon) / Hazama Shuzo (Enasan) / Hanamori Shuzo (Hanazakari) / Hayashi Shuzo (Mino Tengu) / Hirata Shuzojo (Shoryu no Mai) / Hirano Jozo (Hahajo) / Funasaka Shuzoten (Yotsuhoshi) / Heiwa Nishiki Shuzo (Kinsen) / Michizakari (Michizakari) / Miyosakura Jozo (Miyosakura, Tsushimaya) / Miwa Shuzo (Shirakawago) / Yamauchi Shuzo (Fukamori) / Wakaba (Wakaba) / Watanabe Shuzo Jozo (Shirayukihime) / Watanabe Shuzo (Hourai, W)
Tickets
Entry requires the purchase of a Starter Set. The standard Starter Set includes 10 drinking coins, an original ochoko (sake cup), and a wristband. Sake, snacks, and soft drinks are all purchased at the venue using coins.
Advance Tickets
Via the Sake Fes Guide App (https://sakaesake2026.link.fespli.com/ticket_orderable_categories/99)
- Coin-Boosted Starter Set (App-only): ¥4,500 — 20 coins + original ochoko + wristband
- Standard Starter Set: ¥3,000 — 10 coins + original ochoko + wristband
- Eco-Discount Starter Set (App-only, limited qty): ¥3,000 — 13 coins + wristband (for guests bringing their own ochoko from a past event)
- Petit Starter Set (App-only): ¥1,000 — original ochoko + wristband only (no coins included)
Via Ticket Agencies (Standard Starter Set: ¥3,000)
- Lawson Ticket (L Code: 43246): https://l-tike.com/sakaesake26/
- Ticket Pia (P Code: 996-052): https://w.pia.jp/t/sakae-sake-square/
- e+: https://eplus.jp/sakae-sake-square/
- KKday: https://www.kkday.com/product/579851?cid=24592&ud1=officialsite
Day-of Tickets
Standard Starter Set (Day): ¥3,600 — available via the app and on-site, subject to capacity
Additional Coins
Additional coins are available for purchase at the venue for ¥200 per coin.
Sake is not available to anyone under the age of 20. Drunk driving and underage drinking are strictly prohibited. Please use public transportation when attending. Age verification may be requested.
