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Otaru Umeshu Festival

おたる梅酒祭り

An annual festival celebrates umeshu through tastings of classic and innovative plum wine blends alongside local plum-based foods, held at two dedicated Otaru brewing venues.

Updated 2026/08/21
Otaru Umeshu Festival, Otaru
© TANAKA　SAKE　BREWING　Co.,LTD
Dates
17 Apr – 6 May 2027Not yet confirmed
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:05–17:55
Holidays09:05–17:55
Venue
Tanaka Sake BreweryIronai, Otaru City, Hokkaido
〒 047-0031How to get there
Nearest stationOtaru Station
小樽Hakodate Main Line (Oshamambe - Otaru) · Hakodate Main Line (Otaru - Asahikawa)13 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop色内川下2 min walk from the bus stop

The Otaru Umeshu Festival is an annual event celebrating umeshu (plum wine), a traditional Japanese liqueur cherished for its sweet and tart flavours. At the festival, attendees can sample and purchase a wide variety of umeshu, including classic brews and innovative blends infused with fruits like yuzu (Japanese citrus). The festival also offers special tasting sessions, providing insights into the craftsmanship behind each umeshu variant.

Complementing the umeshu offerings, local vendors present an array of plum-based foods, such as ume miso, enhancing the gastronomic experience.

The festival is held at two locations: Tanaka Shuzo Main Store and Tanaka Shuzo Kikkogura Brewery.

Certain events, such as the Grand Umeshu Tasting, require advance reservations.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Tanaka Sake Brewery. Legend: Hakodate Main Line (Otaru - Asahikawa); Hakodate Main Line (Oshamambe - Otaru); Sassho Line. Labelled stations: Sapporo, Odori, Soen, Sakaemachi, Otaru.

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