The “Jojima Sakagurabiraki” held in Jojima Town, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is known as one of the largest sake festivals in Kyushu. It is held every February, and the entire Jojima area, where many sake breweries are located, becomes the venue.
Attractions of Jojima Sakagurabiraki
At Jojima Sakagurabiraki, each brewery holds unique events, offering various ways to enjoy the festival, including new sake tasting, brewery tours, and sales of limited-edition sake.
- Jojima Sake Tasting: An event held at the main venue where you can compare and taste sake from the Jojima area. Find your favorite brew.
- Kaku-uchi (Standing Bar): You can enjoy sake in a standing bar style at a corner of the brewery. You can enjoy the new sake while enjoying conversations with the brewers.
- Brewery Tours: You can tour the inside of sake breweries, which are usually not open to the public. You can learn about the sake brewing process and deepen your understanding of sake.
- Sales of Limited-Edition Sake: Each brewery sells limited-edition sake prepared especially for this day. How about buying some as souvenirs?
- Food Corner: You can enjoy delicious dishes made with local ingredients. They pair perfectly with sake.
Event Information
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Venue | 〒830-0211 764 Naratsu, Jojima-machi, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Jojima Town Citizen’s Forest (Main Venue) |
| Date | Saturday, February 15, 2025 and Sunday, February 16, 2025 |
| Opening Hours | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Access | Shuttle buses operate from Nishitetsu Omuta Line Mitzuma Station and JR Kurume Station.<br>Approximately 30 minutes by car from Nagasaki Expressway Higashi-脊振 IC, Kyushu Expressway Kurume IC, and Hirokawa IC. |
| Telephone Number | 0942-64-3649 (Jojima Sakagurabiraki Executive Committee (within Kurume Southern Chamber of Commerce and Industry)) |
Summary
Jojima Sakagurabiraki is an irresistible event for sake lovers. You can not only taste new sake but also enjoy various activities such as brewery tours and purchasing limited-edition sake. Please visit and fully enjoy Jojima’s sake.
Points
- The venue will be very crowded, so please arrive with plenty of time.
- Never drink and drive.
- Each brewery provides small cups for tasting.
Other
- Various events are held within the venue.
- There are also booths selling local specialties.
- Please come dressed warmly.