SAKE PARK is back in Shibuya, where it started
13–15 Nov 2026
SAKE PARK, a three-day sake festival, comes back to the rooftop of MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026. You can walk in for free. If you want to drink, you buy SAKE tickets and a masu, the small square cup the event uses for tastings. Breweries from Hokkaido down to Nagasaki will be pouring, with live music in the background.
Below: when to go, how the ticket system works, which of the six early-bird sets on Makuake suits you, and who is pouring and playing.
What SAKE PARK is
SAKE PARK started at MIYASHITA PARK in spring 2023 with the aim of sharing Japanese sake culture with the world from Shibuya. Later editions moved around Tokyo, including Nihonbashi and Roppongi. This time the festival returns to its original venue, and it is the seventh one so far. The official name is SAKE PARK 7.
The theme for this autumn is Gokoku Hojo: Music For SAKE, a nod to the harvest season. The idea is to give thanks for the year’s crops through sake and music made for sake. The SAKE PARK executive committee organises it, with Mitsui Fudosan as co-host. The announcement came on 4 September 2026 in a press release from Heiwa Shuzo, the brewery behind the Kid label.
Dates, hours and getting there
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday 13 November | 15:00–19:00 |
| Saturday 14 November | 12:00–19:00 |
| Sunday 15 November | 12:00–18:00 |
Last ticket redemption each day is 30 minutes before closing.
| Venue | MIYASHITA PARK rooftop, the lawn of Shibuya Ward Miyashita Park |
|---|---|
| Address | 6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| Nearest station | Shibuya Station, about 3 minutes on foot |
| Weather | Held in rain; cancelled in severe weather |
On Friday the festival only opens at 15:00, so if you are coming after work, note the last redemption time. Last redemption that day is 18:30.
How the tickets and masu cup work
Getting in costs nothing, and you are welcome to wander around and soak up the atmosphere. To drink, you need two things:
- SAKE tickets, which work in ¥300 units. Some drinks and dishes are just one ticket. Limited-edition sake and special menu items take several.
- The original masu cup, made for this event and used for every tasting at the venue.
The same tickets also buy food, so you do not need a separate food ticket.
On the food side, expect yakitori, slow-simmered dishes, cheese, spicy Asian food and sweets. Most of it is easy to eat standing up between tastings.
Early-bird sets on Makuake
Advance tickets are sold through the crowdfunding site Makuake, at a discount compared with buying on the day. Every set includes tickets plus the masu cup, so you do not need to buy the cup separately. Sales run from 10:00 on 4 September to 22:00 on 13 November 2026. The super early-bird tier has very few tickets, so it may sell out first.
| Set | Contents | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under30 set (age 30 or under) | 6 tickets + 1 masu | ¥2,070 | 10% off |
| Starter set | 12 tickets + 1 masu | ¥3,770 | Early bird 8% off |
| Regular set | 20 tickets + 1 masu | ¥5,650 | Early bird 13% off |
| Large set | 30 tickets + 1 masu | ¥8,070 | Early bird 15% off |
| Pair set | 40 tickets + 2 masu | ¥11,050 | Early bird 15% off |
| Group set | 80 tickets + 4 masu | ¥21,580 | 17% off |
Prices as listed at the time of the announcement on 4 September 2026. Prices and availability can change, so check the latest on Makuake before you buy.
Makuake is paid online, so you will need a card that works on Japanese sites. If you are still deciding which card to apply for, see which credit card foreigners in Japan should get first.
Breweries pouring this time
Around 28 sake producers are coming, a mix of well-known breweries and newer craft sake makers. Five breweries are taking part for the first time, marked ★ below. The Japanese label names are included so you can spot them on the stalls.
| Brewery | Prefecture | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Kamikawa Taisetsu Shuzo | Hokkaido | Kamikawa Taisetsu 上川大雪 |
| Fukutsukasa Shuzo ★ | Hokkaido | Goshiki Saiun 五色彩雲 |
| Hachinohe Shuzo | Aomori | Mutsu Hassen 陸奥八仙 |
| Nishida Shuzoten | Aomori | Denshu 田酒 |
| Hiraizumi Honpo | Akita | Hiraizumi 飛良泉 |
| Onuma Shuzoten | Miyagi | Kenkonichi 乾坤一 |
| Niida Honke | Fukushima | Niida Shizenshu にいだしぜんしゅ |
| Urasato Shuzoten | Ibaraki | Urasato 浦里 |
| Abe Shuzo | Niigata | Abe あべ |
| Yoshida Shuzoten | Ishikawa | Tedorigawa 手取川 |
| Fumigiku Shuzo | Toyama | Haneya 羽根屋 |
| Miyasaka Jozo | Nagano | Masumi 真澄 |
| Tanakaya Shuzoten | Nagano | Mizuo 水尾 |
| Ito Co., Ltd. | Aichi | Shikishima 敷嶋 |
| Maruishi Jozo ★ | Aichi | Nito 二兎 |
| Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten | Mie | Zaku 作 |
| Akishika Shuzo | Osaka | Akishika 秋鹿 |
| Sanyohai Shuzo | Hyogo | Banshu Ikkon 播州一献 |
| Matsui Shuzo | Kyoto | Kagura 神蔵KAGURA |
| Heiwa Shuzo | Wakayama | Kid 紀土 |
| Suigei Shuzo | Kochi | Suigei 酔鯨 |
| Abunotsuru Shuzo ★ | Yamaguchi | Miyoshi 三好 |
| Nagayama Honke Shuzojo ★ | Yamaguchi | Taka 貴 |
| Omoya Shuzo ★ | Nagasaki | Yokoyama よこやま |
| Noto no Sake wo Tomeruna! Project | Ishikawa | (joint project) |
Craft sake makers
| Maker | Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Ine to Agave Brewery 稲とアガベ醸造所 | Akita |
| haccoba -Craft Sake Brewery- | Fukushima |
| Happy Taro Brewery ハッピー太郎醸造所 | Shiga |
The brewers themselves are often behind the counter, so ask what they recommend and how they like to drink it. It is the easiest way to find a bottle you would never pick off a shop shelf.
Live music line-up
Live sets and DJ performances are part of the SAKE PARK experience. This year the line-up includes musicians who weave Japanese folk songs and regional traditions into their own sound, plus a few who are simply big sake fans.
| Artist | Japanese name |
|---|---|
| Asuka Aoya | 青谷明日香 |
| Sonoko Inoue | 井上園子 |
| Yuichi Ohata | おおはた雄一 |
| Suzume no Tears | すずめのティアーズ |
| Minyo Crusaders small set | 民謡クルセイダーズ small set |
Who plays on which day, and at what time, has not been announced yet. It will appear on the Makuake project page and in its activity reports once fixed.
Tips before you go
- Not sure you will drink much? Entry is free, so you can look around first and decide later.
- 30 or under? The Under30 set is the smallest pack and is only for that age group.
- Going as a couple or a group? The Pair and Group sets come with two or four masu cups, so nobody has to buy one separately.
- Watch the redemption cut-off. Tickets can only be exchanged until 30 minutes before closing, so leftover tickets at closing time are wasted.
- Bring layers. The venue is an open-air rooftop in mid-November, and the event runs in rain.
Looking for more autumn outings? We also covered where to watch the Setagaya Tamagawa fireworks and how to get home and the free canal cruises at the Shibaura Canal Festival. To warm up after an afternoon on a chilly rooftop, the ¥300 Tokyo sento coupon gets you into a public bath for less.
FAQ
- Q. Is SAKE PARK free to enter?
- Yes. Entry is free and you can walk in just to enjoy the atmosphere. To drink sake you need SAKE tickets and the original masu cup made for the event.
- Q. How much is one SAKE ticket?
- Tickets work in ¥300 units, and some drinks and dishes are just one ticket. Limited-edition sake and special menu items take several tickets.
- Q. Can the tickets be used for food?
- Yes. SAKE tickets can be exchanged for food as well as sake.
- Q. What happens if it rains?
- The event goes ahead in rain and is cancelled only in stormy weather.
- Q. Until when can I buy the early-bird sets on Makuake?
- Makuake sales run from 10:00 on 4 September to 22:00 on 13 November 2026. The super early-bird tickets are very limited in number.
- Q. When will the live music times be announced?
- Performance days and the timetable will be posted on the Makuake project page and in its activity reports once decided.
- Q. How do I get to the venue?
- The venue is the rooftop lawn of MIYASHITA PARK, about a 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station.