Choryo Shuzo Koryo Brewery to Hold "Sakura Week" from April 1; Sakura Festival on April 4 and 5
Choryo Shuzo Koryo Brewery (Nara) announced that it will hold its annual spring event, "Sakura Week," at Choryo Brew Park from April 1 to April 8, 2026. The venue is usually open mainly on weekends and holidays, but it will also open on weekdays during the event. A "Sakura Festival" will also be held on April 4 and 5.
Hop BroBig spring news! Choryo Shuzo Koryo Brewery in Nara is holding "Sakura Week" at Choryo Brew Park from April 1 to 8, 2026.
MugiWait, it’s open on weekdays too!? So you can drink while enjoying the cherry blossoms!
Hop BroExactly. It usually runs mainly on weekends and holidays, but during this period it’ll be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last order at 4:30 p.m. And on April 4 and 5, there’s a "Sakura Festival" with food trucks and sales booths, plus a live performance at 2:00 p.m. on the 4th.
MugiL.O. means last order, right? Is it okay if I show up right at the end?
Hop BroRight, last order. If you order by 4:30, you’re good. The venue is along the Takada River with cherry blossom views, and the best part is that admission is free and no reservation is needed.
MugiNice! Free is great! So what kind of beer will they have?
Hop BroAt the time of the article, the specific labels hadn’t been announced yet, but Choryo Shuzo Koryo Brewery’s craft beer is the star. The lineup will depend on the day, and Choryo’s trademark is its "two-pronged" approach of sake and craft beer.
MugiTwo-pronged like Ohtani, huh! What is that, double-duty flavor too?
Hop BroWhat’s interesting is that they can apply the fermentation management know-how from sake brewing. To put it in technical terms, it’s "fermentation-derived flavor design," but basically it means they’re good at balancing aroma and drinkability!
MugiWhat is this, a lab all of a sudden? But I can tell it sounds tasty! Any cautions?
Hop BroImportant ones. The schedule may change depending on cherry blossom bloom conditions, parking will be completely unavailable on April 4 and 5, and seat reservations won’t be accepted during Sakura Week. You’ll definitely want to check Instagram and the official website for the latest updates before going.
MugiGot it! Then let’s check the latest info and have a drink under the cherry blossoms! Hop, I’m ready to bar-hop between sake and craft beer!
The fifth annual "Sakura Week" will take place this year at Choryo Brew Park in Koryo Town, Nara. The announcement was posted on Instagram at 5:15 p.m. on March 6, 2026.
The venue is located along the Takada River and offers views of the cherry blossoms. In the post, the brewery says it hopes visitors will spend springtime enjoying Choryo's sake and craft beer. Based at its Koryo Brewery, Choryo Shuzo continues to share its local roots through both sake and craft beer, and this event also draws on that strength.
Event Overview
- Dates: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 to Wednesday, April 8, 2026
- Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last order 4:30 p.m.)
- Venue: Choryo Brew Park (7-1 Minami, Koryo Town, Kitakatsuragi District, Nara Prefecture)
- Admission: Free (no reservation required)
In addition, on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, a "Sakura Festival" will be held with food trucks and sales booths. A live performance is also planned from 2:00 p.m. on April 4. Food, sweets, and merchandise vendors are also being announced, making it easy to combine the event with other hanami stops.
The organizers note that the schedule may change depending on the cherry blossom bloom status, that parking will be completely unavailable on April 4 and 5, and that seat reservations will not be accepted during Sakura Week. Be sure to check the latest information before visiting.
More details are available on the official Choryo Brew Park Instagram and the official Choryo Shuzo website.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig spring news! Choryo Shuzo Koryo Brewery in Nara is holding "Sakura Week" at Choryo Brew Park from April 1 to 8, 2026.
MugiWait, it’s open on weekdays too!? So you can drink while enjoying the cherry blossoms!
Hop BroExactly. It usually runs mainly on weekends and holidays, but during this period it’ll be open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last order at 4:30 p.m. And on April 4 and 5, there’s a "Sakura Festival" with food trucks and sales booths, plus a live performance at 2:00 p.m. on the 4th.
MugiL.O. means last order, right? Is it okay if I show up right at the end?
Hop BroRight, last order. If you order by 4:30, you’re good. The venue is along the Takada River with cherry blossom views, and the best part is that admission is free and no reservation is needed.
MugiNice! Free is great! So what kind of beer will they have?
Hop BroAt the time of the article, the specific labels hadn’t been announced yet, but Choryo Shuzo Koryo Brewery’s craft beer is the star. The lineup will depend on the day, and Choryo’s trademark is its "two-pronged" approach of sake and craft beer.
MugiTwo-pronged like Ohtani, huh! What is that, double-duty flavor too?
Hop BroWhat’s interesting is that they can apply the fermentation management know-how from sake brewing. To put it in technical terms, it’s "fermentation-derived flavor design," but basically it means they’re good at balancing aroma and drinkability!
MugiWhat is this, a lab all of a sudden? But I can tell it sounds tasty! Any cautions?
Hop BroImportant ones. The schedule may change depending on cherry blossom bloom conditions, parking will be completely unavailable on April 4 and 5, and seat reservations won’t be accepted during Sakura Week. You’ll definitely want to check Instagram and the official website for the latest updates before going.
MugiGot it! Then let’s check the latest info and have a drink under the cherry blossoms! Hop, I’m ready to bar-hop between sake and craft beer!
