Where people congregate, there flows sake and abound smiles. A grand gathering of 38 breweries—21 from Kyushu and 17 from across Japan—will converge in front of Hakata Station. This is an invitation to embrace the spring in Hakata, savoring an array of exceptional sakes, including unique offerings exclusive to this event, presented by esteemed breweries.
The event offers a unique sake-tasting experience: patrons can purchase a cup for ¥100 (or opt for a limited-edition original sake cup for ¥700) at any brewery booth and then select their preferred sake to be poured into their cup, paying per pour. Wine and beer enthusiasts can also enjoy their choices, available for purchase in the distinctive styles of individual booths (without cup reuse). Transactions can be handled with either cash or PayPay. Culinary delights will feature, with offerings from Fukuoka’s beloved eateries, including a special guest appearance by “Nagahama no Hiroshi” from the Nagahama food stalls, who will be serving their signature motsunabe, along with Kubocurry, skewered delicacies from Shirasukujira, Hakata-tetsunabe gyoza, and Pizzeria da Gaetano.
Featuring Sake Breweries: 21 from Kyushu, 17 Nationwide
Fukuoka
Hana no Tsuyu
Brewery: Hana no Tsuyu
Area: Jojima, Fukuoka
Participating: 3/20, 3/21
Niwa no Uguisu
Brewery: Yamaguchi Shuzojo
Area: Kitano, Fukuoka
Participating: 3/20~3/22
Komagura
Brewery: Morinokura
Area: Mizuma, Fukuoka
Participating: 3/20, 3/21
Tanakarokujugo
Brewery: Shiraito Shuzo
Area: Itoshima, Fukuoka
Participating: 3/22~3/24
Yuma
Brewery: Shichiyo Syuzo
Area: Okagaki, Fukuoka
Participating: 3/22~3/24
Librom
Brewery: Librom
Area: Takasago, Fukuoka
Participating: 3/22~3/24
Mii no Kotobuki
Brewery: Mii no Kotobuki
Area: Tachiarai, Fukuoka
Participating: 3/22~3/24
Wakanami
Brewery: Wakanami Shuzo
Area: Okawa, Fukuoka
Participating: 3/23, 3/24
Saga
Nabeshima
Brewery: Fukuchiyo Shuzo
Area: Kashima, Saga
Participating: 3/20, 3/21
Azumatsuru
Brewery: Azumatsuru Shuzo
Area: Taku, Saga
Participating: 3/20, 3/21
Koimari Saki
Brewery: Koimari Shuzo
Area: Imari, Saga
Participating: 3/21, 3/22
Azumaichi
Brewery: Gochoda Shuzo
Area: Ureshino, Saga
Participating: 3/20~3/22
Manrei
Brewery: Komatsu Shuzo
Area: Karatsu, Saga
Participating: 3/22
Amabuki
Brewery: Amabuki Shuzo
Area: Miyaki, Saga
Participating: 3/23, 3/24
Tenzan
Brewery: Tenzan Shuzo
Area: Ogi, Saga
Participating: 3/23, 3/24
Nagasaki
Rokujuyoshu
Brewery: Imazato Shuzo
Area: Hasami, Nagasaki
Participating: 3/20, 3/21
Fukuumi
Brewery: Fukuda Shuzo
Area: Hirado, Nagasaki
Participating: 3/20
Kumamoto
Ubusuna
Brewery: Hananoka Shuzo
Area: Tamana, Kumamoto
Participating: 3/22~3/24
Oita
Takakiya
Brewery: Hamashima Shuzo
Area: Bungo-ono, Oita
Participating: 3/20, 3/21
Miyazaki
Tsuno Wine
Brewery: Tsuno Wine
Area: Tsuno, Miyazaki
Participating: 3/20~3/22
Kyushu Craft
Brewery: Miyazaki Hideji Beer
Area: Nobeoka, Miyazaki
Participating: 3/22~3/24
Nationwide
Dassai (Asahi Shuzo), Matsu no Tsukasa (Matsuse Shuzo), Sohomare (Sohomare Shuzo), Mimurosugi (Imanishi Shuzo), Abe (Abe Shuzo), Puku Puku Brewing (Pukupuku Brewing), Izumofuji (Fuji Shuzo), Shichiho no Yari (Tomita Shuzo), Heiwa Craft (Heiwa), Kikuhime (Kikuhime), Haccoba (Haccoba), Ine to Agave (Ine to Agave), Nichinichi (Nichinichi Jozo), Hoobiden (Kobayashi Shuzo), Yoshidagura “u” (Yoshida Shuzoten), Arugabranca (Katsunuma Jozo), Kaze no Mori (Yucho Shuzo)
The sake breweries, curated and overseen by the professional’s favorite, Sumiyoshi-shuhan sake specialty store, offer selections you can enjoy on-site or purchase at the Sumiyoshi-shuhan booth to take home.
Participating Restaurants
Kubocurry @kubocurry
Pizzeria da Gaetano @gaetano_jrjphakata
Kushiage-kakuuchi Shirasukujira @isogaishirasukuzira
Tonkatsu Hamakatsu @hamakatsu_official
Hakata-tetsunabe Mugen-gyoza @mugen.gyoza
Momoyaki Bancho @momoyaki.bancho
Nagahama no Hiroshi @nagahama.hiro
Komehitotsubu no Chikara @komehitotsubunochikara
Kyushu Spring Sake Festival 2024
• 3/20 (Wed., hol.) ~ 3/24 (Sun.)
• 15:00~22:00 (last day ~21:00)
• Free entry
• Sake brewery list (official English pamphlet)
• JR Hakata Station Spuare
• 1-1 Hakataeki-chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
• https://www.jrhakatacity.com/news/n_03597.php
From March 20th to 23rd, Hakata’s festive spirit is captured with the “Hakata Street Bar” event, transforming the sidewalks in front of Hakata Station into a vibrant celebration of spring.
