Sake Marche 2026 will bring 25 breweries from Ishikawa Prefecture and 31 food vendors to Kanazawa on October 3, 2026. The outdoor event at the Ishikawa Prefectural Memorial Hall will pair local sake with dishes from popular restaurants while supporting breweries in the Noto region.
Admission to the venue is free, and the event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Shiinoki Cultural Complex near Kanazawa Castle. Guests need a food-and-drink ticket to purchase sake and dishes, making the festival suitable for a short food-focused stop in central Kanazawa.
Food-and-drink tickets include 22 drink tokens and a glass, costing ¥4,000 in advance or ¥4,500 on the day, both tax included. The lineup includes representative labels such as Kaga no Tsuki, Takeba, Tengumai, Kikuhime, Kagatobi, and Tedorigawa, alongside dishes from 31 participating restaurants and groups.
About Sake Marche 2026
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Official event social media material
The official Sake Marche 2026 social media artwork promotes the free-admission festival in Kanazawa. A ¥4,000 advance food-and-drink ticket includes 22 tokens and a glass.
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Festival information for social media
This official event post highlights the October 3 gathering of Ishikawa breweries and food vendors. Admission is free, while tasting and dining require the ¥4,000 advance or ¥4,500 same-day ticket.
25 Ishikawa breweries
Twenty-five breweries will gather at the festival, serving labels such as Kaga no Tsuki, Takeba, Kikuhime, Tengumai, Kagatobi, and Tedorigawa.
31 food vendors
Thirty-one restaurants and food groups from Ishikawa will set up booths with dishes intended to pair with the region’s local sake. Food purchases require the festival ticket, priced at ¥4,000 in advance or ¥4,500 on the day.
Raise a glass together
The open-air festival is designed for shared toasts and relaxed tasting. Admission is free, and the 22-token ticket provides the tokens used for sake and food purchases.
Compare local sake
Guests can sample a varied selection from 25 breweries and discover a favorite label. The tasting ticket costs ¥4,000 in advance or ¥4,500 on the day, including a glass.
Noto breweries at the festival
Breweries from Noto will join the lineup as part of the festival’s support for regional recovery. Part of the event proceeds will be directed toward the recovery of Noto breweries.
Venue near Kanazawa Castle
Sake Marche 2026 will be held at Shiinoki Cultural Complex, at 2-1-1 Hirosaka in Kanazawa, with views toward the moat of Kanazawa Castle.
Now in its 12th edition, the festival presents Ishikawa’s sake culture through tastings, food pairings, and new ways to enjoy sake. The program also includes Kaga Highball from the Kanazawa Brewers Association and Noto Highball from Ishikawa Bartenders. Guests aged 20 to 29 can take part in a special U29 offer featuring a recommended bottle from each brewery at a favorable price.
Highlights
- 25 Ishikawa breweries will serve a broad selection of local sake, including breweries from Noto.
- 31 restaurants and food groups will offer dishes designed to pair with the drinks.
- Admission is free, while the required 22-token food-and-drink ticket costs ¥4,000 in advance or ¥4,500 on the day (tax included).
- Highball options include Kaga Highball and Noto Highball.
- Part of the event proceeds will support the recovery of Noto breweries, with additional donations collected for recovery efforts after the Kumamoto earthquake.
- The event will take place outdoors with views toward the moat of Kanazawa Castle and will proceed in rainy weather.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Sake Marche 2026 |
| Menu / items | Local sake from 25 Ishikawa breweries; food from 31 restaurants and food groups; Kaga Highball; Noto Highball |
| Period | October 3, 2026 (Sat), 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; held rain or shine |
| Location | Shiinoki Cultural Complex, Kanazawa |
| Stores | Advance tickets: Seven-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, participating restaurants, breweries, liquor retailers, and other official sales locations |
| Address | 2-1-1 Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa |
| Price | Admission: Free; food-and-drink ticket with 22 tokens and a glass: ¥4,000 in advance or ¥4,500 on the day (tax included) |
| Official website | Official website |
Before you buy
- How much is the Sake Marche 2026 food-and-drink ticket?
- The ticket costs ¥4,000 in advance or ¥4,500 on the day, tax included. It comes with 22 drink tokens and a glass.
- Do I need a ticket to attend Sake Marche 2026?
- Admission is free, but a food-and-drink ticket is required to purchase the sake and dishes served at the venue.
- Where can I buy the ticket?
- Advance tickets are available through participating convenience stores, restaurants, breweries, liquor retailers, and other official sales locations.
