Held three times a year in Tokyo and Osaka, Washu Fes returns to Kansai this October for a weekend celebration of Japanese sake. This autumn edition will feature over 120 varieties of sake, shochu and cider from 26 renowned and award-winning breweries, including the likes of Kiminoi (Niigata), Iwanoi (Chiba) and Fukukomachi (Akita), to name just a few. In keeping with the season, expect autumn brews alongside aged and warm sake, some of which will also be available for purchase by the bottle.
A ¥3,400 pass grants access to all tastings. For international visitors, the organisers are offering a special ticket priced at ¥4,500, which includes tastings at all vendors, a bottle of water, a special sake cup and a sake guidebook.
To round out the experience, Washu Fes will also feature live stage performances and food stalls serving local specialities, seasonal dishes and snacks that pair perfectly with sake.
Washu Fes is divided into two sessions each day: 12noon–2.10pm and 3pm–5.10pm. Each session requires a separate ticket.