Fukuoka Craft Brewing announces "Horoyoi Matsuri 2026" in Okagaki Town
Fukuoka Craft Brewing introduced "Horoyoi Matsuri 2026," which will be held on April 4 and 5 at Budounoki Winery Plaza in Okagaki Town. It is a hanami event where you can enjoy craft beer, sake, and wine along with local gourmet food.
Hop BroThey're holding Horoyoi Matsuri 2026 in Okagaki Town.
MugiWait, it's a hanami event and you can drink craft beer too?
Hop BroExactly. Along with Fukuoka Craft Brewing, Shichiyo Sake Brewery and Budounoki Winery will be there too. It's a three-brewery-hosted event.
MugiThat sounds luxurious! Having sake and wine too is enough to make my stomach call a meeting!
Hop BroThe venue is Budounoki Winery Plaza, and the nice thing is that you can relax at the spring hanami seating on April 4 and 5.
MugiOh, so the hours are 11:00-20:00. If it's open until evening, I could go with after-work vibes!
Hop BroFukuoka Craft Brewing is a brewery and taproom in Uchiura, Okagaki Town, and it makes beer influenced by American styles.
MugiAmerican style means hop-forward, right? Just from the name, it already sounds bitter and delicious!
Hop BroMore or less, yes. The aroma and bitterness tend to stand out. Pairing it with local gourmet food is the fun of freshly made beer.
MugiAnd they even have a free shuttle bus! That's the kind of thing that leaves you floating home happily.
Hop BroIt's cash only for payment, so it's safest to bring some small change. There are also private rentals and the Horoyoi set.
MugiAll right, I'm in. Let's toast while doing a local sake crawl in springtime Okagaki!
Hop BroIn the end, you really do want to finish with hanami and a drink.
Fukuoka Craft Brewing in Okagaki Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, announced "Horoyoi Matsuri 2026 in Budounoki Winery," to be held on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 at Budounoki Winery Plaza. Also gathering at the venue will be Shichiyo Sake Brewery and Budounoki Winery, both of which make sake and wine in Okagaki Town, allowing visitors to enjoy freshly released new brews alongside spring cherry blossom viewing.
This event is being promoted as "a hanami event hosted by three breweries," and its hallmark is that visitors can taste craft beer, sake, and wine all in one place. Fukuoka Craft Brewing is a brewery and taproom based in Uchiura, Okagaki Town, and highlights the chance to enjoy freshly made beer on site. On its official website, the brewery states that it focuses on making craft beer influenced by American styles and also puts effort into creating a place where people can enjoy it with local food.
Basic venue information is as follows.
- Dates: Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Time: 11:00-20:00 (L.O. 19:00)
- Venue: Budounoki Winery Plaza (344-7 Uchiura, Okagaki Town, Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture)
- Fees: Hanami seating is free; 4-hour camper van private rental is 20,000 yen; Horoyoi set is 1,500 yen
- Transportation: Free shuttle bus service from JR Ebitsu Station
It is also noted that food and drink purchases are cash only. In addition to the free hanami seating, paid private reservations and limited-quantity sets are available in advance, making the event considerate for those who want to avoid crowds on the day. It is worth watching as a plan to savor Okagaki's spring slowly with local sake and food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThey're holding Horoyoi Matsuri 2026 in Okagaki Town.
MugiWait, it's a hanami event and you can drink craft beer too?
Hop BroExactly. Along with Fukuoka Craft Brewing, Shichiyo Sake Brewery and Budounoki Winery will be there too. It's a three-brewery-hosted event.
MugiThat sounds luxurious! Having sake and wine too is enough to make my stomach call a meeting!
Hop BroThe venue is Budounoki Winery Plaza, and the nice thing is that you can relax at the spring hanami seating on April 4 and 5.
MugiOh, so the hours are 11:00-20:00. If it's open until evening, I could go with after-work vibes!
Hop BroFukuoka Craft Brewing is a brewery and taproom in Uchiura, Okagaki Town, and it makes beer influenced by American styles.
MugiAmerican style means hop-forward, right? Just from the name, it already sounds bitter and delicious!
Hop BroMore or less, yes. The aroma and bitterness tend to stand out. Pairing it with local gourmet food is the fun of freshly made beer.
MugiAnd they even have a free shuttle bus! That's the kind of thing that leaves you floating home happily.
Hop BroIt's cash only for payment, so it's safest to bring some small change. There are also private rentals and the Horoyoi set.
MugiAll right, I'm in. Let's toast while doing a local sake crawl in springtime Okagaki!
Hop BroIn the end, you really do want to finish with hanami and a drink.
