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Hiroshima Warmed Sake Festival 2026

Free Admission! Savor “Wagyu” beef, “Hiroshima Oysters,” and local sake from 23 breweries at this iconic Tokyo-standard food festival in Hiroshima.

Join us at Hiroshima Castle for the 7th annual Hiroshima Kanzake (Warmed Sake) Festival on March 20th, 2026. This spring holiday event brings together 23 top-tier breweries from across the prefecture, offering a rare opportunity to taste various Hiroshima sake styles in one historic location.

For international visitors, this is the perfect chance to enjoy “Free Entry” to a traditional Japanese festival atmosphere. Highlights include the premium “Kurose Wagyu Beef” and fresh “Hiroshima Oysters”—must-try local delicacies that pair perfectly with the diverse selection of sake. Whether you prefer your sake chilled or traditionally warmed (“Kanzake”) to suit the spring breeze, there is a flavor for everyone. Beyond sake, the festival features live music and performances on stage, ensuring an entertaining experience for all.

Last updated: 18 February, 2026
Date 20 March, 2026
Time 11:30 - 16:30
Price Free Entry (Sake tickets required for drinks)
Website https://hirosakefes.wixsite.com/event/english
Venue Hiroshima Castle, Honmaru Lower Level (In front of Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine)
21-1, Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0011
https://www.rijo-castle.jp/