2026 Cherry Blossom Festival at Choryo Brew Park on April 4-5, with Limited Hananami Gose
Choryo Brew Park (Koryo Town, Nara Prefecture) will hold its "2026 Cherry Blossom Festival" on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5. The lineup includes the Sakura Week special-brew craft beer "Hananami Gose," all seven Choryo beers, sake, and light food.
Hop BroAt Choryo Brew Park in Nara, the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival is coming on April 4 and 5. Drinking while looking at the blossoms is basically a spring win, right?
MugiWait, what! Drinking while looking at the blossoms sounds way too good. Hanami and beer together? That's going to create a traffic jam!
Hop BroAnd the venue is Choryo Brew Park, a brewpub from CHORYO Craft Beer. The first floor is the taproom, the second floor is the dining area, and there's even a lawn in the front garden, so it's set up for a pretty relaxed time.
MugiA brewpub? What's that? Isn't it just a cafe?
Hop BroBasically, it's a shop attached to a brewery. The strength is being able to enjoy fresh beer on the spot, straight from the source.
MugiOhhh! So the big highlight this time is definitely Hananami Gose, right? Even the name sounds springlike, and it already sounds tasty!
Hop BroExactly, it's a craft beer brewed specially for Sakura Week. Gose is a style with saltiness and acidity, so it fits the hanami atmosphere, and its crisp finish makes it easy to pair with food too.
MugiAcidity and saltiness!? That's like the emergency brake and accelerator of the beer world, isn't it? But now I'm curious!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, they're saying you can drink all seven Choryo beers, so tasting side by side sounds great. There are snacks like fried chicken, Yamato beef and sake-lees doteni udon, and offal stir-fry, so it has that strong brewery feel.
MugiWhat! If they also have sushi, Japanese sweets, and gelato, then this hanami is basically festival food-fair level.
Hop BroThere's live music too, and it looks like they’ll also be open on weekdays from April 1 through 8, so you can aim for the cherry blossom timing pretty broadly. They won't be using the parking lot, and it's an 8-minute walk from Hashio Station, so you can relax and even have one last drink on the train ride home.
MugiJust imagining it makes me want a drink! This spring, I want to go toast with Hananami Gose!
Event Overview
Choryo Brew Park (CHORYO Craft Beer, 7-1 Minami, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara Prefecture) will hold its "2026 Cherry Blossom Festival" on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5. As a brewpub adjoining Choryo Sake Brewery, it features a taproom and shop on the first floor, a dining space on the second floor, and a lawn area in the front garden. During cherry blossom season, one highlight is being able to drink while overlooking the row of cherry trees along the Takatagawa River.
Beer on Tap
The main attraction this time is the craft beer "Hananami Gose," a special Sakura Week brew. The post says that, including this one, seven Choryo beers will be available. The exact beer names are not listed, but the lineup is set up to make tasting different beers easy, and it fits the regularly refreshed tap menu that this place is known for. In addition to beer, the pink alcoholic drink "Sakurabito" will also be available, though it will not be sold in bottles.
Food and Atmosphere
The food focuses on brewery-friendly snacks and light dishes such as fried chicken, croquettes, Yamato beef and sake-lees doteni udon, and stir-fried Yamato beef offal. In addition, vendors offering sushi, Japanese sweets, gelato, hot dogs, craft potatoes, and sakura kuzu daifuku will be on site, giving visitors a wide range of food options that pair well with hanami. Live performances are also planned, making this an event where beer takes center stage while still being easy for families and groups to enjoy.
Access and Notes
Hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last order 4:30 p.m.). The post also says that from Tuesday, April 1 to Tuesday, April 8, the venue will open on weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as a special measure, and that parking will not be available during the event, with visitors encouraged to use public transportation. It is about an 8-minute walk from Hashio Station on the Kintetsu Tawaramoto Line, so anyone who wants to relax and enjoy drinks with the cherry blossoms should find the train the most convenient option.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Choryo Brew Park in Nara, the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival is coming on April 4 and 5. Drinking while looking at the blossoms is basically a spring win, right?
MugiWait, what! Drinking while looking at the blossoms sounds way too good. Hanami and beer together? That's going to create a traffic jam!
Hop BroAnd the venue is Choryo Brew Park, a brewpub from CHORYO Craft Beer. The first floor is the taproom, the second floor is the dining area, and there's even a lawn in the front garden, so it's set up for a pretty relaxed time.
MugiA brewpub? What's that? Isn't it just a cafe?
Hop BroBasically, it's a shop attached to a brewery. The strength is being able to enjoy fresh beer on the spot, straight from the source.
MugiOhhh! So the big highlight this time is definitely Hananami Gose, right? Even the name sounds springlike, and it already sounds tasty!
Hop BroExactly, it's a craft beer brewed specially for Sakura Week. Gose is a style with saltiness and acidity, so it fits the hanami atmosphere, and its crisp finish makes it easy to pair with food too.
MugiAcidity and saltiness!? That's like the emergency brake and accelerator of the beer world, isn't it? But now I'm curious!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, they're saying you can drink all seven Choryo beers, so tasting side by side sounds great. There are snacks like fried chicken, Yamato beef and sake-lees doteni udon, and offal stir-fry, so it has that strong brewery feel.
MugiWhat! If they also have sushi, Japanese sweets, and gelato, then this hanami is basically festival food-fair level.
Hop BroThere's live music too, and it looks like they’ll also be open on weekdays from April 1 through 8, so you can aim for the cherry blossom timing pretty broadly. They won't be using the parking lot, and it's an 8-minute walk from Hashio Station, so you can relax and even have one last drink on the train ride home.
MugiJust imagining it makes me want a drink! This spring, I want to go toast with Hananami Gose!
