SAKAE SAKE SQUARE 2026

"SAKAE SAKE SQUARE 2026" is an event showcasing local sake from Aichi and Gifu in the heart of Nagoya's Sakae district. A total of 50 breweries – 24 from Aichi and 26 from Gifu – will participate across the three days, with more than 20 breweries on site each day. Over 140 sake labels are expected to be available, and as in previous years, some labels will also be offered on the rocks or as soda highballs. The full lineup of featured labels will be announced at a later date on the official website.

The event coincides with Japan's three-day July weekend, offering a chance to enjoy the "summer sake" (natsuzake) of Aichi and Gifu.

Participating Breweries

More than 20 breweries take part each day, totalling 50 across the three days, with over 140 labels to sample.

Aichi Prefecture (24 breweries) – A region with a sake-brewing tradition stretching back more than 1,000 years, ranking 7th nationally for sake production:

Aioi Univio (Aioi), Aoki Shuzo (Yonemune), Kamisugi Shuzo (Kamisugi), Kankyo Shuzo (Shitenno), Kiyosu Sakura Jozo (Kiyosujo Nobunaga Onikoroshi), Kanetora Shuzo (Kanetora / Kohen), Kunpeki Shuzo (Kunpeki), Sugiura Mirin (Aizakura), Sekiya Jozo (Horaisen), Chochin Shuzo (Chochin), Tsurumi Shuzo (Gazan), Toshun Shuzo (Toryu), Naito Jozo (Kisosansen), Nakano Shuzo (Kunizakari), Nagai Shuzojo (Shosei), Harada Shuzo (Ikujii), Fukui Shuzo (Shikaio), Marui (Raku no Yo), Mizutani Shuzo (Senpyo / Senmi), Morita (Nenohi), Morita Kinshachi Shuzo (Kinshachi), Yamazaki (Sonno), Yamada Shuzo (Suisen / Saiai), Yamamori Shuzo (Taka no Yume).

Gifu Prefecture (26 breweries) – Where snowmelt from the Northern Alps and the Ibuki and Ena mountain ranges feeds the spring water used in brewing: Adachi Shuzojo (Kinkasan), Iwamura Jozo (Onna Joshu), Otsuka Shuzo (Takesuzume), Gyokusendo Shuzo (Reisen), Kuramoto Yamada (Tamagashiwa), Kosaka Shuzojo (Hyakushun), Komachi Shuzo (Nagaragawa), Takeuchi Shuzo (Itteki Senzan), Chigonoiwa Shuzo (Chigonoiwa), Chiyogiku (Korin), Tenryo Shuzo (Tenryo Hinoya), Nakashima Jozo (Kozaemon), Hazama Shuzo (Enasan), Hanazakari Shuzo (Hanazakari), Hayashi Shuzo (Mino Tengu), Hirata Shuzojo (Shoryu no Mai), Hirano Jozo (Bojo), Funasaka Shuzoten (Yotsuboshi), Heiwa Nishiki Shuzo (Kinsen), Michisakari (Michisakari), Miyozakura Jozo (Miyozakura / Tsushimaya), Miwa Shuzo (Shirakawa-go), Yamauchi Shuzo (Fukamori), Wakaba (Wakaba), Watanabe Shuzojo (Shirayukihime), Watanabe Shuzoten (Hōrai / W).

Tickets and How to Enjoy the Event

Entry requires the purchase of a Starter Set, which includes 10 drink coins, an original ochoko (sake cup), and a wristband. Coins are exchanged for sake and food at the venue; soft drinks and snacks are also paid for in coins. Additional coins are available at the venue for ¥200 each.