Osaka Sake Square
Taking place over the weekend of September 20–21, Osaka Sake Square is a festival showcasing 27 sake breweries from across the Kansai region. In addition to junmai (pure rice sake with no added alcohol) and junmai daiginjo (premium pure rice sake), you’ll also find sparkling and flavoured sake, seasonal brews for summer and autumn, and snacks that pair well with rice wines.
Be sure to download the official event app, which lists all the sake served at the festival along with their flavour profiles and brewery information.
Admission is free, but to enjoy sampling, you'll need to purchase a starter set, available online in advance (¥3,200) or at the door (¥3,800). The set includes a wristband, 10 tokens for sampling, and an event glass. Additional tokens can be purchased for ¥200 each.
If you fancy any of the sake you try, full bottles are available for purchase on-site. For a more relaxed experience, consider booking a paid seat through the app.
This is an outdoor affair and will proceed in light rain, but may be cancelled in the event of severe weather.