Butterfly Brewery to Set Up at the 2026 Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival, with Sales on March 28 and April 4
Butterfly Brewery, based in Kasugai, Aichi, has announced that it will set up a booth at the 2026 Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival. The venue will be the garden area of Cherry Rose Cafe along the Gojo River, with head brewer Tamaki on site on March 28 and company representative Iritani on site on April 4. Bottle sales are also planned, making it a chance to enjoy cherry blossom viewing and craft beer at the same time.
Hop BroThis is great news for cherry blossom season! Butterfly Brewery from Kasugai, Aichi, is setting up a booth at the 2026 Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival.
MugiOh wow! Cherry blossom viewing and craft beer together is basically a win. Where can we drink it?
Hop BroThe venue is the garden area of Cherry Rose Cafe along the Gojo River. It’s near the cherry tree-lined path, so you can grab a drink while strolling around the area.
MugiWait, what does "strolling around the area" even mean? That suddenly sounded super pro!
Hop BroBasically, it means you can walk around, stop by casually, and then go back to see the cherry blossoms. Think of it as a beer break on your hanami route.
MugiThat makes sense! So when should I go if I want to catch them?
Hop BroThere are two booth days: Saturday, March 28, when head brewer Tamaki will be there, and Saturday, April 4, when representative Iritani is expected to attend. Bottle sales will be available on both days.
MugiWhoa, meeting the makers is awesome! Have they decided on the beer names or styles yet?
Hop BroThe announcement this time doesn’t mention the beer names or style details yet. But the big points are that you can buy it in bottles and drink it at the cherry blossom festival. The festival itself runs from March 27 to April 5, and there will also be night illumination, plus public transportation is recommended.
MugiCherry blossoms, night blossoms, craft beer... that’s perfect! Hop bro, let’s definitely go on either March 28 or April 4 and raise a glass!
According to an announcement published by Butterfly Brewery on March 12, 2026, the brewery will once again take part in Iwakura City's annual spring event, the "Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival." The booth will be set up in the garden area of Cherry Rose Cafe, close to the cherry tree-lined banks of the Gojo River. Timed to coincide with the peak blossom period, it is a location where visitors can stop by as they move around the area.
Booth Schedule
- Saturday, March 28, 2026: Head Brewer Tamaki will be present
- Saturday, April 4, 2026: Representative Iritani will be present
- Bottle sales are scheduled on both dates
According to official information from Iwakura City, the 2026 Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival will run from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, April 5. In addition to cherry blossom viewing, there will also be night illumination of the cherry blossoms and food and local product offerings, so interest in picking up craft beer before or after viewing the blossoms is likely to grow. The festival period also includes notices about parking, so visitors are encouraged to use public transportation.
Butterfly Brewery is a craft brewery based in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture. It opened on November 3, 2021, and has continued to host mini concerts at the shop under the concept of being "a place where you can drink beer while listening to music." By returning to a local event during cherry blossom season, this brewery with its distinctive connection between music and beer seems set to bring everyday drinking and seasonal festivities a little closer together.
References:
- We Will Set Up at the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival! | Butterfly Brewery
- Butterfly Brewery Official Site
- Reiwa 8 Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival | Iwakura City
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis is great news for cherry blossom season! Butterfly Brewery from Kasugai, Aichi, is setting up a booth at the 2026 Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival.
MugiOh wow! Cherry blossom viewing and craft beer together is basically a win. Where can we drink it?
Hop BroThe venue is the garden area of Cherry Rose Cafe along the Gojo River. It’s near the cherry tree-lined path, so you can grab a drink while strolling around the area.
MugiWait, what does "strolling around the area" even mean? That suddenly sounded super pro!
Hop BroBasically, it means you can walk around, stop by casually, and then go back to see the cherry blossoms. Think of it as a beer break on your hanami route.
MugiThat makes sense! So when should I go if I want to catch them?
Hop BroThere are two booth days: Saturday, March 28, when head brewer Tamaki will be there, and Saturday, April 4, when representative Iritani is expected to attend. Bottle sales will be available on both days.
MugiWhoa, meeting the makers is awesome! Have they decided on the beer names or styles yet?
Hop BroThe announcement this time doesn’t mention the beer names or style details yet. But the big points are that you can buy it in bottles and drink it at the cherry blossom festival. The festival itself runs from March 27 to April 5, and there will also be night illumination, plus public transportation is recommended.
MugiCherry blossoms, night blossoms, craft beer... that’s perfect! Hop bro, let’s definitely go on either March 28 or April 4 and raise a glass!
