Yamada Nishiki, born in Hyogo Prefecture and renowned as one of Japan’s finest sake rice varieties, celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2026!

To commemorate this milestone, a special sake tasting event will be held, featuring sake brewed by breweries throughout Hyogo Prefecture using locally grown sake rice, including Hyogo-grown Yamada Nishiki. Hyogo is Japan’s largest producer of sake rice.

Join us in celebrating and enjoying “Hyogo Sake” while expressing our gratitude to the farmers who cultivate this exceptional sake rice!

【Event Overview】

■ Date and Time
Saturday, November 21, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ticket sales close at 3:40 p.m.

■ Venue
Takahama Quay, Kobe Harborland

■ Event Details

● Hyogo Sake Tasting (Paid)
¥500 for a set of five tasting tickets

Discover approximately 70 sake brands from 55 breweries across Hyogo Prefecture!
Enjoy tasting a wide variety of sake at booths organized by regional sake brewers’ associations.

【Participating Associations】
・Nada Gogo Sake Brewers Association
・Himeji Sake Brewers Association
・Itami Sake Brewers Association
・Tamba-Sasayama Sake Brewers Association
・Awaji Sake Brewers Association
・Akashi Sake Brewers Association
・Kakogawa Sake Brewers Association
・Northern Hyogo Sake Brewers Association
・Yashiro Sake Brewers Association

Note: Sake tastings are not available to anyone under the age of 20 or to those who will be driving or riding a bicycle.

● Stage Events
MCs: Tarzan Yamashita and Yuri Minami
Enjoy live music, a Yamada Nishiki quiz, and other entertaining stage programs!

● Food Corner
A variety of food stalls will offer delicious dishes to enjoy alongside sake!

● Traditional New Year’s Decoration Workshop Using Yamada Nishiki Rice Straw (Paid)
Experience making traditional Japanese New Year’s decorations, known as shimekazari, using rice straw from Yamada Nishiki grown in Hyogo’s prestigious “Special A” production area, renowned for producing the highest-quality Yamada Nishiki.
Under the guidance of local rice farmers, participants can experience Japanese traditions and the rich heritage of Yamada Nishiki through hands-on craftsmanship.
Participants will also have the opportunity to create their own shimekazari using ropes made from rice straw.

Please note that sake and food are available in limited quantities. Sales will end once supplies run out.

■ Organizer
The Federation of Hyogo Prefecture Brewers Associations

■ In Cooperation With
Hyogo Prefectural Government
JA Zen-Noh Hyogo
Hyogo Sake Rice Promotion Association
Hyogo Prefecture Federation of Liquor Retailers Associations