If you like sake, the first weekend of November has a good day trip on the other side of Tokyo Bay. The Sake Festival 2026 at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu (日本酒フェス2026 in 三井アウトレットパーク 木更津) runs for three days, from November 1 to 3, and it is the first time the festival is held at this outlet mall in Chiba. Thirteen breweries and sake makers will sell bottles and pour tastings, and the rooftop area adds themed sake booths and food trucks.
| Dates | Sunday, November 1 to Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (Nov 3 is a national holiday) |
|---|---|
| Hours | 11:00–17:00 |
| Venue | Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu, Chiba: Pia Street and Roof Terrace |
| What is on | 13 breweries selling and pouring sake, plus snacks that go with it |
| Admission | Not stated in the announcement. Check the official site |
| Organizers | Mitsui Fudosan Commercial Management, and the Tokyo Saikou no Restaurant Executive Committee (Pia Corporation) |
What kind of event this is
Think of it as a sake market inside a shopping mall. Breweries from across Japan set up stalls where you can taste and buy their sake, and snacks that pair well with it are sold alongside. The event is spread over two areas of the outlet park.
- Pia Street (ピアストリート): the main area, with the brewery stalls.
- Roof Terrace (ルーフテラス): two sake booths built around a theme, plus two food trucks.
Because it sits in an outlet mall, it is easy to combine a few tastings with some shopping on a holiday weekend.
Pia Street: the 13 breweries
Twelve sake breweries and one craft sake maker are listed for Pia Street as of October 2, 2026. A few names worth knowing before you go:
- Asabiraki (あさ開): founded in 1871 in Morioka, Iwate, a home region of the Nanbu brewing masters.
- Shinkame Shuzo (神亀酒造): the first brewery in postwar Japan to switch its entire output to junmai sake.
- Konohana no Jozosho (木花之醸造所): a craft sake maker from Asakusa, Tokyo.
- Masuda Shuzoten (桝田酒造店): from Iwase in Toyama.
- Mori Shuzojo (森酒造場): from Hirado in Nagasaki.
| Brewery | Prefecture | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Asabiraki (あさ開) | Iwate | あさ開 |
| Isaka Shuzoten (井坂酒造店) | Ibaraki | 日乃出鶴 |
| Ishii Shuzo (石井酒造) | Saitama | 豊明 |
| Iwamura Shuzo (岩村酒造) | Gifu | 女城主 |
| Kaito Otokoyama Shuzo (開当男山酒造) | Fukushima | 開当男山 |
| Kahoku Shuzo (珂北酒造) | Ibaraki | 旭桜 |
| Shinkame Shuzo (神亀酒造) | Saitama | 神亀 |
| Seto Shuzoten (瀬戸酒造店) | Kanagawa | セトイチ |
| Takarayama Jozo (たからやま醸造) | Niigata | たからやま |
| Nabedana (鍋店) | Chiba | 仁勇 |
| Masuda Shuzoten (桝田酒造店) | Toyama | 満寿泉 |
| Mori Shuzojo (森酒造場) | Nagasaki | 飛鸞 |
| Konohana no Jozosho (木花之醸造所), craft sake | Tokyo | ハナグモリ |
Fujihira Jozo (藤平醸造) was originally on the list but has cancelled because of typhoon and heavy rain damage. The lineup can still change without notice.
Roof Terrace: sake booths and food trucks
The Roof Terrace works a little differently from Pia Street. Instead of single breweries, two shops pour a curated selection around a theme, so you can pick a glass to match what you are eating from the food trucks.
| Shop | Type | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| Hapigora (ハピゴラ) | Sake booth | Theme: carefully chosen sake. Lesser-known local sake from Chiba, Kanagawa, Miyazaki and more |
| 古風路堂 | Sake booth | Theme: mainly Hiroshima sake. Also sells sake ware, delicacies and snacks |
| TASU-HACHI | Food truck | Oden and more |
| Fujimi Retro (富士見レトロ) | Food truck | Kisarazu yakisoba, grilled squid and more |
Hot oden is a nice touch in early November, when the air starts to get chilly. Kisarazu yakisoba is the local option if you want something from the area.
Getting there without a car
This is a drinking event, so leave the car at home. The organizer recommends public transport, and the easiest option is a direct highway bus. Buses run every day from major stations including Tokyo and Shinjuku, and you do not need to change on the way. You get a seat on the way back too, which helps after an afternoon of tastings.
Bus fares and timetables are not in the announcement, so check them with the bus operator before you set off.
Things to know before you go
- Stock is limited. Bottles can sell out, so if there is a sake you really want, earlier is safer.
- Lineups can change. Breweries and event details may change or the event may be cancelled without notice.
- Prices are not announced. Admission, tasting and bottle prices are not in the announcement. Check the official site.
- Drinking rules. You must be 20 or older to drink in Japan, and drink-driving is illegal. Drinking while pregnant or breastfeeding can affect the baby. Pace yourself.
FAQ
- Q. When and where is the sake festival?
- November 1 to 3, 2026, from 11:00 to 17:00, at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu in Chiba. Stalls are split between Pia Street and the Roof Terrace.
- Q. Is there an entry fee?
- The organizer’s announcement does not mention admission or tasting prices. Check the official site before you go.
- Q. How many breweries are taking part?
- 13 breweries and sake makers are listed for Pia Street as of October 2, 2026. Fujihira Jozo has cancelled because of typhoon and heavy rain damage.
- Q. How do I get there without driving?
- Direct highway buses run every day from major stations such as Tokyo and Shinjuku, with no transfer needed. The organizer recommends public transport.
- Q. Can the sake sell out?
- Yes. Stock is limited, so some items may sell out. The lineup can also change without notice.
Official links: Sake Festival official site / X / Instagram / Press release (Japanese). Information as of October 2, 2026.
Looking for more days out this autumn? The Shibaura Canal Festival guide covers free canal cruises, the Setagaya Tamagawa fireworks guide explains where to watch and how to get home, and the Ghibli Park exhibition guide lists its Osaka, Yokosuka and Kyoto stops. For a cheap way to unwind afterwards, see the ¥300 Tokyo sento coupon.