Shonan Beer’s Kumazawa Sake Brewery to Hold Sakagura Fest 2026 on April 11 and 12
Kumazawa Sake Brewery (Shonan Beer) in Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, announced that it will hold its annual event, “Sakagura Fest 2026,” where visitors can enjoy “sake, food, and sound” on the brewery grounds, on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026. The event will be ticketed in advance, with sales starting on Friday, February 27.
Hop BroToday’s topic is this! Kumazawa Sake Brewery’s Shonan Beer is putting on “Sakagura Fest 2026” in Chigasaki on April 11 and 12.
MugiWait, a festival at a sake brewery!? So it feels more like a festival than just beer?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a walk-around event where you can enjoy “sake, food, and sound” all at once. The venue is Kumazawa Sake Brewery’s grounds, and the big draw is being able to try Shonan Beer’s fresh pours on site.
MugiWalk-around event? Like one where you can stroll around, nibble, and drink different things? That sounds absolutely fun!
Hop BroThe hours are 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 11th and 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the 12th. Advance tickets are required, with on-site tickets at 7,000 yen and the night ticket for entry after 4:00 p.m. on the 11th at 5,000 yen. Through e+, they’re 500 yen more for each, and sales start on February 27.
MugiThat’s like three beer taps’ worth of info! But I’m happy the glass is included too!
Hop BroAnd Shonan Beer is designed to be unfiltered and unpasteurized, with living yeast, basically a freshness-first style. A 120-day quality retention period under refrigeration means their cold-chain game is serious.
MugiWhat?! Is the cold chain like a team protecting beer so it doesn’t catch a cold?
Hop BroPretty much! It’s a system for transporting and storing it at low temperatures the whole way, so the freshness stays intact. That’s why drinking Shonan Beer at the sake brewery fest brings out even more of its appeal.
MugiOhhh! And with brewery dishes at Chenso and MOKICHI TRATTORIA and all that food, it’s the ultimate combo!
Hop BroExactly. The best part is how a production site turns into a giant dining space for just two days. It’s an event where you can drink in the real feel of Kanagawa’s craft beer scene.
MugiIt’s decided! Let’s grab tickets early and go toast Shonan Beer in Chigasaki this spring!
Kumazawa Sake Brewery has announced the details of its annual spring event, “Sakagura Fest 2026.” The venue is the brewery grounds at 7-10-7 Kagawa, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where the company is headquartered. The event will be held over two days, Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026, and is designed so visitors can broadly enjoy local sake culture, food, and a lively atmosphere.
Event Overview
- Saturday, April 11 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (L.O. 7:30 p.m.)
- Sunday, April 12 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (L.O. 6:30 p.m.)
- Venue Kumazawa Sake Brewery (7-10-7 Kagawa, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
- Participation Advance ticket required
Tickets will be sold at the brewery and through e+ (ePlus). On-site tickets are 7,000 yen for all days, while the night ticket for entry after 4:00 p.m. on April 11 is 5,000 yen (both include food and drink vouchers and a glass). Tickets sold through e+ are 7,500 yen and 5,500 yen, respectively, and sales begin on Friday, February 27, 2026. On the day of the event, it will operate as a voucher-based system in which attendees exchange “food and drink vouchers” for dishes and beverages.
Points of Interest for Beer Fans
Shonan Beer is a brand known for unfiltered, unpasteurized beer with living yeast and a fresh character. It sets the quality retention period at 120 days under refrigeration (180 days for some products), and its defining feature is a design premise built around temperature control. A festival held on the brewery’s own grounds by a brewery that puts such a strong emphasis on freshness is not to be missed, as it offers a chance to enjoy a variety of beers in a state close to the moment they were made.
At the venue, brewery restaurant Chenso, MOKICHI TRATTORIA, mokichi cafe, and the gardens on the premises will be part of the event, while some bakery and shop operations will continue as usual. The appeal of this event lies in how a daily production site like a sake brewery transforms for just two days into a large, walk-around dining space.
For Shonan Beer, which has consistently supported Kanagawa’s craft beer scene, Sakagura Fest is more than just a seasonal event; it is a place that makes visible the connection between local food culture and craft beer. Beer fans looking for a spring excursion should secure tickets early.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is this! Kumazawa Sake Brewery’s Shonan Beer is putting on “Sakagura Fest 2026” in Chigasaki on April 11 and 12.
MugiWait, a festival at a sake brewery!? So it feels more like a festival than just beer?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a walk-around event where you can enjoy “sake, food, and sound” all at once. The venue is Kumazawa Sake Brewery’s grounds, and the big draw is being able to try Shonan Beer’s fresh pours on site.
MugiWalk-around event? Like one where you can stroll around, nibble, and drink different things? That sounds absolutely fun!
Hop BroThe hours are 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the 11th and 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the 12th. Advance tickets are required, with on-site tickets at 7,000 yen and the night ticket for entry after 4:00 p.m. on the 11th at 5,000 yen. Through e+, they’re 500 yen more for each, and sales start on February 27.
MugiThat’s like three beer taps’ worth of info! But I’m happy the glass is included too!
Hop BroAnd Shonan Beer is designed to be unfiltered and unpasteurized, with living yeast, basically a freshness-first style. A 120-day quality retention period under refrigeration means their cold-chain game is serious.
MugiWhat?! Is the cold chain like a team protecting beer so it doesn’t catch a cold?
Hop BroPretty much! It’s a system for transporting and storing it at low temperatures the whole way, so the freshness stays intact. That’s why drinking Shonan Beer at the sake brewery fest brings out even more of its appeal.
MugiOhhh! And with brewery dishes at Chenso and MOKICHI TRATTORIA and all that food, it’s the ultimate combo!
Hop BroExactly. The best part is how a production site turns into a giant dining space for just two days. It’s an event where you can drink in the real feel of Kanagawa’s craft beer scene.
MugiIt’s decided! Let’s grab tickets early and go toast Shonan Beer in Chigasaki this spring!
