April 11-12: “Sakura and Craft Beer 2026” to Be Held in Takada; Jokun to Set Up a Booth
jokun.brewing (Craft Beer Jokun) announced that it will have a booth at “Sakura and Craft Beer 2026,” to be held at Takada Machikado Koryukan on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12. Bringing beer from Tokamachi and hinting at new releases, it will be two days to enjoy Takada's spring with craft beer.
Hop BroSpring in Takada brings Sakura and Craft Beer 2026, and Jokun is setting up a booth too!
MugiWhat! I want to go! Craft Beer Jokun is the brewery from Tokamachi, right?
Hop BroExactly. The venue is Takada Machikado Koryukan, an easy place to stop by, about a 10-minute walk from Takada Station.
MugiWhen is it? And about the new releases, has the beer name or style been announced yet?
Hop BroIt's April 11 from 11:00-19:00 and April 12 from 10:00-17:00, and the labels haven't been announced yet. But you can expect brewery-fresh conditions.
MugiWhat do you mean! Is brewery-fresh conditions like a courier cold-shipment thing?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means you can drink it in a state that's close to freshly made. The way the aroma opens up is completely different.
MugiOhh! So besides the regular lineup, there might be a new release too. It's like a treasure hunt!
Hop BroExactly. It's the perfect two days to compare beer from Tokamachi while looking at the cherry blossoms in Joetsu.
MugiIt's decided! Let's go cherry blossom viewing, toast, and enjoy Niigata craft beer in spring to the fullest!
The brewpub “Craft Beer Jokun” (jokun.brewing) in Tokamachi, Niigata, has announced that it will set up a booth at the annual spring event “Sakura and Craft Beer 2026”. The venue is Takada Machikado Koryukan in Joetsu. It is about a 10-minute walk from Takada Station, making it an easy stop while strolling the town during cherry blossom viewing season.
Event Overview
- Dates: Saturday, April 11, 11:00-19:00; Sunday, April 12, 10:00-17:00
- Venue: Takada Machikado Koryukan (3-3-2 Honcho, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture)
In the post, Jokun said it would “bring delicious beer from Tokamachi.” It also added, “Maybe there'll be some new releases too!?” suggesting that, in addition to the regular lineup, there may be a chance to try something new on the day. At present, the brand names and style details have not been announced, but one of the attractions of an event booth is being able to enjoy beer in condition straight from the brewery.
Jokun is a brewpub based in Honcho 5-chome, Tokamachi City. With a community-rooted operating style, it not only serves beer in-house but also actively participates in events throughout the prefecture like this one. Since this time the event is being held in the Takada area, it is a date worth noting for both cherry blossom viewers and craft beer fans.
Two days in spring Joetsu to admire the cherry blossoms while comparing craft beers from Tokamachi. For anyone following local breweries in Niigata, this is an event worth putting on the calendar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSpring in Takada brings Sakura and Craft Beer 2026, and Jokun is setting up a booth too!
MugiWhat! I want to go! Craft Beer Jokun is the brewery from Tokamachi, right?
Hop BroExactly. The venue is Takada Machikado Koryukan, an easy place to stop by, about a 10-minute walk from Takada Station.
MugiWhen is it? And about the new releases, has the beer name or style been announced yet?
Hop BroIt's April 11 from 11:00-19:00 and April 12 from 10:00-17:00, and the labels haven't been announced yet. But you can expect brewery-fresh conditions.
MugiWhat do you mean! Is brewery-fresh conditions like a courier cold-shipment thing?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means you can drink it in a state that's close to freshly made. The way the aroma opens up is completely different.
MugiOhh! So besides the regular lineup, there might be a new release too. It's like a treasure hunt!
Hop BroExactly. It's the perfect two days to compare beer from Tokamachi while looking at the cherry blossoms in Joetsu.
MugiIt's decided! Let's go cherry blossom viewing, toast, and enjoy Niigata craft beer in spring to the fullest!
