Liquor Mountain, which operates 207 specialty liquor stores nationwide and is headquartered in Kyoto City, is holding a celebration of drink at Hotel Granvia Kyoto on October 7 (Wed), 2026. "Shuen LIQUOR FESTIVAL 2026" brings together a wide variety of sake and other alcohol from all over Japan in one place for visitors to experience.
What Is Shuen LIQUOR FESTIVAL?
The exhibition, previously held exclusively for trade visitors such as bars and restaurants, has been renewed under the new name "Shuen LIQUOR FESTIVAL" and reborn as an event that the general public can also enjoy widely. The venue will showcase a diverse lineup of carefully selected sake from breweries and wineries across the country, along with distilleries and popular craft beers. There will also be limited-quantity merchandise sales and special experience content available only at the event. From trade professionals to sake enthusiasts, the festival aims to deliver a special day that everyone can enjoy.
Featured Event Content
A guaranteed prize: Attendee-only lottery draw
A lottery open to all visitors, where everyone who enters is guaranteed to receive a prize on the spot.
Professional beer server experience
Visitors can pour their own beer using the same professional-grade servers used in restaurants, enjoying the chance to compare the differences between manufacturers. A must-try for beer lovers.
Nagahama Distillery special sale
Yusuke Yaku, chief blender at Nagahama Distillery, will be on hand so visitors can choose their drinks while hearing directly about the makers' passion and attention to detail. A special sale limited to the day is also planned.
A full lineup of craft beer
Distinctive craft beers from all over Japan will be gathered together. Visitors can compare a variety of flavors and find their favorite.
Merchandise available only on the day
Wholesale and limited-edition products normally sold to trade customers will be offered at special prices in limited quantities.
Event Overview
"Shuen LIQUOR FESTIVAL 2026"
Venue: Hotel Granvia Kyoto, 3rd Floor, "Genji no Ma"
https://jrwest-hotels.jp/granvia-kyoto/
Address: 600-8216 Kyoto Station Central Exit, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vA83d96AvtyW2LrN7
Date: October 7 (Wed), 2026, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: Advance tickets 2,500 yen (tax included)
Same-day tickets 3,000 yen (tax included)
Tickets are on sale at select Liquor Mountain stores and the online shop.
Details and online ticket purchase:
https://likaman.co.jp/event/liquor-festival/
In-store sales begin on August 1 (Sat).
Social media:
X: https://x.com/liquorfestival
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorfestival10/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liquorfestival/
