CRAFT SAKE WEEK,
The world’s largest sake culture event
is back–bigger and better than ever!
Join us at Roppongi Hills, in Tokyo, this April 2024!
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CRAFT SAKE WEEK 2024
News
- Date
- 2024.4.18 Thu.
- Theme
- HOPE FOR HOKURIKU DAY
We are celebrating the opening with “HOPE FOR HOKURIKU DAY” — featuring masterful breweries from Japan’s premier sake-producing regions, Ishikawa, Toyama, Fukui and Niigata, which were recently devasted by the New Year’s Day earthquake. Let’s support the region’s sake breweries on their road to recovery by drinking Hokuriku sake!
Sake
TENGUMAI
SHATA SHUZO
Ishikawa
YOSHIDAGURA U
YOSHIDA SAKE BREWERY
Ishikawa
MASUIZUMI
MASUDA SHUZO
Toyama
Ariisoakebono
TAKASAWA SHUZO
Toyama
KACHIKOMA
KIYOTO SHUZOJO
Toyama
HANEYA
FUMIGIKU SAKE BREWERY
Toyama
ABE
ABE SAKE BREWERY
Niigata
UTASHIRO
TENRYOHAI SHUZO
Niigata
SHIMEHARITSURU
MIYAO SAKE BREWING
Niigata
SHOUKU
LAGOON BREWERY
Niigata
Food
Naomi Ogaki
Haku
Elio Locanda Italiana
TexturA
Komiyama
Music
17:00-20:00
KO KIMURA (DJ)
- Date
- 2024.4.19 Fri.
- Theme
- SPARKLING SAKE DAY
It’s “SPARKLING SAKE DAY”! The line up of refreshing, naturally sparkling sake is the perfect way to “kanpai” Day 2 of CSW2024! Enjoy the new future of sake beingcreated by these 10 talented breweries.
Sake
MUTSUHASSEN
HACHINOHE SHUZO
Aomori
SHARAKU
MIYAIZUMI MEIJO
Fukushima
DEWATSURU
AKITA SEISHU
Akita
MIZUBASHO
NAGAI SAKE
Gunma
MASUMI
MIYASAKA BREWING COMPANY
Nagano
ESHIKOTO
KOKURYU SAKE BREWING
Fukui
SHICHIKEN
YAMANASHI MEIJO
Yamanashi
WATARIBUNE
HUCHU HOMARE SAKE COMPANY
Ibaraki
HATSUKAME
HATSUKAME SAKE BREWERY
Shizuoka
SHICHIDA
TENZAN SAKE BREWERY
Saga
Food
Naomi Ogaki
Haku
Elio Locanda Italiana
TexturA
Komiyama
Music
17:00-20:00
TATSUO SUNAGA (DJ)
- Date
- 2024.4.20 Sat.
- Theme
- EASTERN STARS DAY
Eastern Japan is home to many of the nation’s sake breweries because the clean water sources and harsh winters create the perfect environment for brewing, The resulting sake is characterised by its refined taste and deep flavour. Enjoy the exquisite sake crafted by 10 star breweries from Eastern Japan today!
Sake
ARAMASA
ARAMASA SHUZO
Akita
HIRAIZUMI
HIRAIZUMI HOMPO
Akita
KOGANESAWA
KAWAKEI SHOTEN
Miyagi
YAMANOI
AIZU SHUZO
Fukushima
AIZU MUSUME
TAKAHASHI SHOSAKU SHUZOTEN
Fukushima
AKABU
AKABU SHUZO
Iwate
SENKIN
SENKIN BREWERY
Tochigi
YAMAGATA MASAMUNE
MITOBE SAKE BREWERY
Yamagata
TABIKA
HAYAKAWA SHUZO
Mie
NICHI NICHI
NICHINICHI JOZO
Kyoto
Food
Naomi Ogaki
Haku
Elio Locanda Italiana
TexturA
Komiyama
Music
12:00-15:00
MINAMIX (DJ)
15:30-16:00
Refa (LIVE)
16:00-17:30
NAZWA! (DJ)
18:00-18:30
Refa (LIVE)
18:30-20:00
NAZWA! (DJ)
- Date
- 2024.4.21 Sun.
- Theme
- WESTERN STARS DAY
Day 4 is WESTERN STARS DAY at CSW2024! Western Japan’s sake breweries have been rapidly gaining momentum over the past few years. Enjoy comparing the unique taste of each brewery’s sake, made using traditional methods from their regions along with cutting-edge techniques to create diverse flavours for the modern era!
Sake
EMISHIKI
EMISHIKI SHUZO
Shiga
SHICHIHONYARI
TOMITA SHUZO
Shiga
KAZE NO MORI
YUCHO SHUZO
Nara
BANSHU IKKON
SANYOHAI SHUZO
Hyogo
KAMOKINSHU
KANEMITSU SHUZO
Hiroshima
FUKUCHO
IMADA SAKE BREWERY
Hiroshima
IZUMOFUJI
FUJI SHUZO
Shimane
TANAKA ROKUJUGO
SHIRAITO SAKE BREWERY
Fukuoka
WAKANAMI
WAKANAMI SAKE BREWERY
Fukuoka
UBUSUNA
HANANOKA SAKE BREWERY
Kumamoto
Food
Naomi Ogaki
Haku
Elio Locanda Italiana
TexturA
Komiyama
Music
12:00-15:00
MISATO ICHIKI (DJ)
15:30-16:00
YOKO MASAYAMA (LIVE)
16:00-17:30
Naz Chris (DJ)
18:00-18:30
YOKO MASAYAMA (LIVE)
18:30-20:00
KAN TAKAGI (DJ)
- Date
- 2024.4.22 Mon.
- Theme
- KYUSHU vs KANSAI DAY
On Day 5 of CSW2024 you can compare the sake from famous breweries in Kyushu, who make great use of the region’s climate and natural features, with the powerful and dynamic breweries of Kansai, where tradition and innovation have been handed down for generations. Enjoy sake from both regions and sense their unique character and charm!
Sake
AZUMATSURU
AZUMATSURU SHUZO
Saga
HIRAN
MORI SHUZOJO
Nagasaki
CHIEBIJIN
NAKANO SHUZO
Oita
TENBU
NISHI SHUZO
Kagoshima
FUKUUMI
FUKUDA SHUZO
Nagasaki
SENSUKE
IZUMI SHUZO
Hyogo
SHIRAKIKU
SHIRASUGI SHUZO
Kyoto
KAGURA
MATSUI SAKE BREWERY
Kyoto
MATSU NO TSUKASA
MATSUSE SAKE BREWERY
Shiga
KID
HEIWA SHUZO
Wakayama
Food
Naomi Ogaki
Haku
Elio Locanda Italiana
TexturA
Komiyama
Music
17:00-20:00
Ririko Nishikawa (DJ)
- Date
- 2024.4.23 Tue.
- Theme
- CHUGOKU/SHIKOKU DAY
CHUGOKU/SHIKOKU DAY features a selection of sake brands that reflect the natural bounty and unique regional characteristics of the Seto Inland Sea! Making up half of the line up, breweries from Kochi Prefecture, a reknowned sake-producing region in Shikoku, will be showing off their mightly brewing skills, too! Don’t miss out on the fantastically diverse sake that awaits you at CSW!
Sake
OHMINE
OHMINE SHUZO
Yamaguchi
CHOUYOU FUKUMUSUME
IWASAKI SHUZO
Yamaguchi
GOKYO
SAKAI SHUZO
Yamaguchi
ROOM
YACHIYO SHUZO
Yamaguchi
GASSAN
YOSHIDA SHUZO
Shimane
KAMEIZUMI
KAMEIZUMI SAKE BREWING
Kochi
BIJOFU
HAMAKAWA SHOTEN
Kochi
BUNKAJIN
ARISAWA CO.,LTD.
Kochi
KEIGETSU
TOSA SHUZO
Kochi
SUIGEI
SUIGEI BREWING
Kochi
Food
kitchen NIHONMONO
Cheese Oukoku
maison de charcuterie M
Miso Mebore
Yamamotoyama
Music
17:00-20:00
RIRIKO (DJ)
- Date
- 2024.4.24 Wed.
- Theme
- TOKAI DAY
The Tokai region, which includes Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu and Mie, has been attracting a lot attention due to the many new sake brands coming out of this under-the-radar-production area. Blessed with a mild climate and abundant water sources, the sake produced in this region is known for its gentle and easy-to-drink taste. Some of the sake breweries in today’s line up are participated in the CSW for the first time, so let’s give them a warm welcome!
Sake
SHIRAKAWAGO
MIWA SHUZO
Gifu
HYAKUSHUN
KOSAKA SHUZOJO
Gifu
W
SEKIYA BREWERY
Gifu
KOZAEMON
NAKASHIMA SAKE BREWING
Gifu
TENYURIN
TAKAHASHI SHUZO
Mie
SHIKI
KAWABU JOZO
Mie
OKU
YAMAZAKI LTD.
Aichi
NITO
MARUISHI BREWERY
Aichi
FUKUWAGURA
IMURAYA CO., LTD
Mie
ISOJIMAN
ISOJIMAN PREMIUM-SAKE BREWING
Shizuoka
Food
kitchen NIHONMONO
Cheese Oukoku
maison de charcuterie M
Miso Mebore
Yamamotoyama
Music
17:00-20:00
KATIE SE7EN (DJ)
- Date
- 2024.4.25 Thu.
- Theme
- KANTO DAY
We are celebrating the stars breweries from in, around and just beyond the greater Tokyo area! These breweries continue to produce a wide variety of flavours and styles against the backdrop of Japan’s largest metropolis! Enjoy the taste of high-quality Kanto sake that captures a sense of what’s trending in the sake market right now!
Sake
DAINA
KIKUNOSATO SHUZO
Tochigi
ASAHI SAKAE
SAGARA SAKE BREWERY
Tochigi
bo:
TONOIKE SHUZOTEN
Tochigi
SHICHISUI
TORAYAHONTEN
Tochigi
RUKA
MATSUYA SAKE BREWERY
Gunma
HIJIRI
HIJIRI SAKE CO.,LTD
Gunma
SARA
KITANISHI SAKE BREWERY
Saitama
FUSANO KANKIKU
KANKIKU MEIJO
Chiba
OKUNOKAMI
TOSHIMAYA SHUZO
Tokyo
AFURI
KIKKAWA JOZO
Kanagawa
Food
kitchen NIHONMONO
Cheese Oukoku
maison de charcuterie M
Miso Mebore
Yamamotoyama
Music
17:00-20:00
KO KIMURA (DJ)
- Date
- 2024.4.26 Fri.
- Theme
- TOHOKU DAY
CSW2024 features breweries from Japan’s most famous sake region! Enjoy the exquisite sake of the Tohoku (northern Japan) , which is characterised by a refined aroma and gentle, elegant flavour that’s nurtured by the region’s cold climate and pristine mountain water.
Sake
ROMAN
HANAIZUMI SAKE BREWERY
Fukushima
NAGURAYAMA
NAGURAYAMA SAKE BREWERY
Fukushima
HIROTOGAWA
MATSUZAKI SHUZO
Fukushima
NARAMAN
YUMEGOKORO SAKE BREWERY
Fukushima
TENMEI
AKEBONO SHUZO
Fukushima
AIZU CHUJO
TSURUNOE SAKE BREWERY
Fukushima
WAGAUJI
OUJIMAN INC.
Yamagata
HAGI NO TSURU
HAGINO SHUZO
Miyagi
KENKONICHI
ONUMA SHUZOTEN
Miyagi
YUKI NO BIJIN
AKITA JOZO
Akita
Food
kitchen NIHONMONO
Cheese Oukoku
maison de charcuterie M
Miso Mebore
Yamamotoyama
Music
17:00-20:00
SUGIURUMN (DJ)
- Date
- 2024.4.27 Sat.
- Theme
- FRESH ＆ JUICY SAKE DAY
Just as the name suggests, today features a large selection of ‘modern’ sake with fresh and juicy flavour that’s perfect for pairing with not only Japanese food, but also a wide variety of dishes and culinary styles. From sake lovers to sake beginners, everyone will be able to find a new favourite sake today at CSW2024!
Sake
HANAMURA
RYOZEKI SHUZO
Akita
KAWANAKAJIMA GENBU
SHUSEN KURANO CO.,LTD
Nagano
MIKOTSURU
SUWA MIKOTSURU SAKE BREWERY
Nagano
IMANISHIKI
YONEZAWA SAKE BREWERY
Nagano
JOZAN
TOKOYAMA SAKE BREWERY
Fukui
IBUKI
TOYOKUNI BREWERY
Fukushima
haccoba
HACCOBA
Fukushima
NIIDA SHIZENSHU
NIIDA HONKE
Fukushima
KAMIKAWA TAISETSU
KAMIKAWA TAISETSU SAKE BREWERY
Hokkaido
MICHIZAKURA
MICHIZAKURA SHUZO
Hokkaido
Food
kitchen NIHONMONO
Cheese Oukoku
maison de charcuterie M
Miso Mebore
Yamamotoyama
Music
12:00-15:00
MISATO ICHIKI (DJ)
15:30-16:00
Lyko (LIVE)
16:00-17:30
Tak Umezawa (DJ)
18:00-18:30
Lyko (LIVE)
18:30-20:00
Naz Chris (DJ)
- Date
- 2024.4.28 Sun.
- Theme
- SAKENOMY ALL STARS DAY
The penultimate day of CSW is SAKENOMY ALL STARS DAY! You’ll have the opportunity to meet a lineup of talented breweries with the best ratings from users of the sake app, “Sakenomy.” This day offers a chance to taste a wide variety of sake, from up-and-coming sake breweries to super-prestigious ones. Don’t miss out!
Sake
OZE NO YUKI DOKE
RYUJIN SHUZO
Gunma
YUKI NO BOSHA
SAIYA SHUZOTEN
Akita
KUDOKI JOZU
KAMENOI SHUZO
Yamagata
KATSUYAMA
KATSUYAMA SUPREME SAKE
Miyagi
KINOENE
IINUMA HONKE
Chiba
BORN
KATO KICHIBEE SHOTEN
Fukui
SHINSHU KIREI
OKAZAKI BREWERY
Nagano
ZAKU
SHIMIZU SEIZABURO SHOTEN
Mie
NABESHIMA
FUKUCHIYO SHUZO
Saga
HAKURAKUSEI
NIIZAWA SAKE BREWERY
Miyagi
Food
kitchen NIHONMONO
Cheese Oukoku
maison de charcuterie M
Miso Mebore
Yamamotoyama
Music
12:00-15:00
MINAMIX (DJ)
15:30-16:00
YOKO MASAYAMA (LIVE)
16:00-17:30
EMMA (DJ)
18:00-18:30
YOKO MASAYAMA (LIVE)
18:30-20:00
EMMA (DJ)
- Date
- 2024.4.29 Mon.
- Theme
- TEAM JUYONDAI DAY
A “dream team” of breweries, led by the brewer of the world famous Juyondai sake label, have gathered together to celebrate the finale of CSW 2024 ! Enjoy the amazing sake from this year’s line-up of breweries at TEAM JUYONDAI DAY!
Sake
JUYONDAI
TAKAGI BREWERY
Yamagata
JIKON
KIYASHO SAKE BREWERY
Mie
TOYOBIJIN
SUMIKAWA BREWERY
Yamaguchi
GAKKI MASAMUNE
OKI DAIKICHI HONTEN
Fukushima
IPPAKU SUISEI
FUKUROKUJU BREWERY
Akita
KAMONISHIKI
KAMONISHIKI BREWERY
Niigata
HOUOUBIDEN
KOBAYASHI SAKE BREWERY
Tochigi
MIMUROSUGI
IMANISHI SHUZO
Nara
HOUKEN
HOUKEN SAKE BREWERY
Hiroshima
YOKOYAMA
OMOYA SHUZO YOKOYAMAGURA
Nagasaki
Food
Mieda
Saika
Restaurant Ushimaru
Torishiki
SUGALABO
Music
12:00-15:00
NAZWA! (DJ)
15:30-16:00
MIKA YAMAMOTO (LIVE)
16:00-17:30
NAZWA! (DJ)
18:00-18:30
MIKA YAMAMOTO (LIVE)
18:30-20:00
DJ JIN (DJ)
CRAFT SAKE WEEK 2024
at ROPPONGI HILLS
DATE & TIME
Thursday, Apr.18st – Monday, Apr. 29th, 2024
Noon-9:00pm (L.O. 8:30pm)
VENUE & ACCESS
Roppongi Hills Arena
6-9-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
●From Hibiya Line Roppongi Station, Exit 1C : 0minute(Concourse is directly connected).
●From Oedo Line Roppongi Station, Exit 3 : 4 minute walk.
●From Oedo Line Azabu-juban Station, Exit 7 : 5 minute walk.
●From Nanboku Line Azabu-juban Station, Exit 4 : 8 minute walk.
●From Chiyoda Line Nogizaka Station, Exit 5 : 10 minute walk.
Google MapBREWERIES + RESTAURANTS
10 breweries each day, 120 in total
15 restaurants 15 in total
How to EnjoyCRAFT SAKE WEEKHow to Join
All sake and food* must be purchased with the coins
exclusively used at CRAFT SAKE WEEK (CSW).
(*Except for the NIHONMONO MARKET)
You’ll need to purchase a CSW starter set or coin set to participate in CSW.
To Enjoy Sake
To enjoy both sake and food at the event,
you will need to purchase a starter set which includes
the official CSW sake glass and coins.
CRAFT SAKE
STARTER SET
￥3,900
Please note that while starter sets are available for purchase daily at the event venue, it is possible they may sell out on the day due high demand. Therefore, we recommend purchasing a starter set in advance to avoid missing out.
With 11 coins you can enjoy about
3~4 glasses of sake (60mls)
With 11 coins you can
enjoy about 3~4 glasses
of sake (60mls)
3~4Glasses
Rule
Sake glass can be reused during the event.
*18-29 Apr, 2024.
If you are planning to only enjoy food at the event, purchase an Extra Coin Set for use at the food trucks.
Purchased sake can only be poured into the CRAFT SAKE STARTER SET’s sake glass.
*Sake glasses and coins from previous events cannot be used. Please purchase a new starter set.
Please refrain from bringing in food and beverages other than those sold at the CRAFT SAKE WEEK venue.
Please Note
- ●Food & drink coins, sake glasses can not be returned for refund. Please understand that refunds & replacements will not be given for lost or broken drinking vessels.
- ●Please make sure to dispose of all your food containers and refuse at the recycling stations around the event area. Please be aware that staff will remove any unattended plates or containers left on the tables. Also, please remember that guests are responsible for their own personal belongings and valuables throughout the event.
- ●The drink & food menu, and event schedule are subject to change without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather or COVID-19 related restrictions
- ●Any unused coins cannot be exchanged for refund.
- ●Please remember to drink responsibly!
- ●Sake will not be sold to minors or anyone driving a car to-from the event.
- ●No refunds will be made for cancellations after the event. Please understand this in advance.
- ●Pets are not allowed in the food court area.
Sponsors
Hosted by JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY
Special Collaboration: Roppongi Hills
Official Sponsors： LOTTE Co., Ltd., Mizkan Holdings Co.Ltd., MASH Style Lab Co.,Ltd., JR East Cross Station Co.,Ltd.
In Cooperation with： TOKYO M.A.A.D SPIN, NIHONMONO, HARVES Co., Ltd., TAKABAYASHI
Event Installation: Taichi Kuma (TAILAND / KENGO KUMA & ASSOCIATES)
Supported by: J-WAVE 81.3FM
Official App: Sakenomy
Media Partner: GOETHE
Managed by: SUNNY SIDE UP Inc., nr2f inc.
It’s like having the world’s best sake sommelier in the palm of your hands
Sakenomy is a sake sommelier app that gives you access to over 1300 sake breweries and information about tens of thousands of sake labels.In addition to a wealth of information about how to enjoy sake and food pairings recommended by sake brewers, you can find answers to questions such as “What does this sake taste like?”, “What is the best food pairing for this sake?, and “Which sake is recommended for specific cuisines?” Sakenomy will also remember the sake you have tasted, and provide suggestions of other sake that you may wish to try.Get your own personal sake sommelier today!
