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& SAKE FUKUOKA 2026 gathers 40 breweries from across Fukuoka Prefecture and local restaurants at Fukuoka International Center on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27. Entry to the venue is free, but tasting sake and buying food requires the event’s official glass and coins.
The event uses the symbol “&” as the name of its coin unit. A standard advance set includes the official glass and 16&, so “16&” is not a typographical error or a percentage. Understanding that system before arrival makes ordering much easier.
- September 26, 11:00–20:00; September 27, 11:00–17:00
- Fukuoka International Center
- Free venue entry; food and drink require the official system
- Advance glass + 16& set ¥3,500; same-day set ¥3,800
Information checked on August 10, 2026 against the official event website and Fukuoka Prefecture announcement. Brewery, restaurant, seat and ticket availability may change.
Dates, venue and tasting system
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Saturday | September 26, 2026, 11:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | September 27, 2026, 11:00–17:00 |
| Venue | Fukuoka International Center |
| Breweries | 40 breweries from Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Advance set | Official glass + 16& for ¥3,500 |
| Same-day set | Official glass + 16& for ¥3,800 |
Taste Fukuoka sake with local food
The event is designed to pair sake from 40 participating breweries with dishes from Fukuoka restaurants. Instead of trying to sample everything, compare a few styles—such as aromatic, dry or rich—and ask a brewery booth what suits the food you plan to order.
Bottles and popular dishes can sell out. Check the final brewer and restaurant list on the official site, and visit a priority booth earlier in the day.
How the official glass and “&” coins work
Admission alone does not include tastings. The advance ¥3,500 set contains an official glass and 16&, while the same-day set costs ¥3,800. Additional coins are sold as 6& for ¥1,000. Each booth displays the number of & coins needed for an item.
- Advance sets are sold through the announced Lawson Ticket route.
- Unused coins and purchased sets are not refundable under the event terms.
- Keep the reusable glass secure; tasting is served through the official system.
- Decide a drinking budget before buying extra coins and drink water between servings.
Reserved tables and paid seating
A second-floor reserved table costs ¥6,000 for a 2.5-hour slot and seats up to six people. This is a seat charge only: every guest who wants food or sake still needs the applicable admission set and coins.
Other premium seating or packages may have separate benefits and entry conditions. Check the exact sales page before paying, because table reservations do not replace tasting tickets and availability can close early.
Access and responsible tasting
Fukuoka International Center is about a 12-minute walk from Gofukumachi subway station. City buses also run from Hakata Station and Tenjin toward the waterfront convention area. Parking and nearby roads can be busy, so public transport is the practical choice for a sake event.
- Alcohol is limited to people aged 20 or older in Japan.
- Never drive, cycle or use an electric kick scooter after drinking.
- Eat during the session and alternate sake with water.
- Sunday ends at 17:00, three hours earlier than Saturday.
Official updates and related Fukuoka guides
Use the official event site for the final booth map and ticket availability. The following Tokunavi guides help with food and a wider Fukuoka itinerary.
