Ishikawa Sake Brewery to Hold May Appreciation Day on the 23rd and 24th, with Limited Unpasteurized Sake and Barrel Sake by the Measure
Ishikawa Sake Brewery in Fussa, Tokyo, will hold its "Appreciation Day" on May 23 and 24, 2026. In addition to limited barrel sake sold by the measure, sake filled directly from the tank, and craft beer sold by the measure, there will also be brewery tours and sales of fermented foods.
Hop BroIshikawa Sake Brewery in Fussa is holding its Appreciation Day on May 23 and 24. It sounds pretty intense, with drinks, food, and brewery tours all in one place at this long-established brewery.
MugiWhoa, that sounds like an alcohol theme park! But I thought Ishikawa Sake Brewery was mainly known for sake. They make craft beer too?
Hop BroIshikawa Sake Brewery makes both sake and craft beer. Their sake is Tamanojiman, and their beers are Tama no Megumi and TOKYO BLUES. Founded in the third year of Bunkyu, it already has huge credibility as a brewery.
MugiThe third year of Bunkyu means really deep history! It's such a contrast that a brewery that old makes a beer with a name like TOKYO BLUES.
Hop BroAnd this time they're offering a tank direct-fill limited sake. It's a brewery-exclusive item not sold at the retail shop, and for May they're bringing out Bright Junmai Namazake, so it should really highlight the fresh flavor.
MugiTank direct-fill? What is that? I'm curious! So it's like they're pouring in sake straight from the tank while it's freshly made?
Hop BroExactly, freshness is everything. The taste changes depending on when it's filtered and heated, so you can enjoy the vivid freshness that defines namazake, and they even have barrel sake infused with cedar chips from Tokyo. That really feels like Ishikawa Sake Brewery's style of playing with aroma.
MugiCedar chips too!? The rabbit hole of aromas goes so deep. And if there's craft beer sold by the measure too, that's the kind of setup that makes you keep drinking.
Hop BroThe food is strong too, and it feels like a full fermentation course. From Ootama Ham's croissant sandwiches to an anman with sake lees and mascarpone, plus a pickle direct-sale event, it's something that should satisfy both drinkers and non-drinkers.
MugiWow, food hopping sounds amazing too! If the brewery tours on the 23rd and 24th are reservation-only, then you'll be looking at the brewery, drinking, eating, and probably wanting just one more at the end.
Hop BroOn the 23rd there's a tour with the head brewer, and on the 24th there's the seasonal sake session. A craftsman will guide visitors through the nationally registered tangible cultural property brewery, so it's natural you'd want another drink after the tour.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to go to Fussa right now! If Tama no Megumi, TOKYO BLUES, and the limited namazake are all lined up, we're absolutely going to end up queuing there thirsty!
Ishikawa Sake Brewery in Fussa City, Tokyo, will hold its annual "Appreciation Day" on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. Founded in the third year of the Bunkyu era (1863), Ishikawa Sake Brewery is a long-established brewery that produces the sake "Tamanojiman" and the craft beers "Tama no Megumi" and "TOKYO BLUES." While making use of its historic earthen storehouses and facilities on the grounds, it balances sake production with events.
This year's Appreciation Day will center on an outdoor market, where limited items unique to a measuring-by-volume event will be available. The highlight is the brewery-direct sake "tank direct-fill limited sake," which is not sold even at the retail shop; for May, the brewery will offer "Bright Junmai Namazake," a junmai sake suited to the early-summer table. Other offerings include barrel sake infused with cedar chips from Tokyo, rare limited-edition beer sold by the measure, and the brewery's original amazake chai, all showcasing Ishikawa Sake Brewery's distinctive approach to fermentation.
The food lineup is also substantial. It ranges from croissant sandwiches from Ootama Ham, pork buns and pizza buns made with TOKYO X pork, an anman filled with sake lees and mascarpone cheese, a direct pickle sale by Kondo Shokuhin, and takeout-only hors d'oeuvres and handmade pressed sushi from the restaurant. Bread and sweets will also be available for those not drinking alcohol, making it an easy stop for families and people looking to sample food and drink.
Brewery tours will also be held. On the 23rd, there will be "A Brewery Tour with the Head Brewer! Enjoy Sake Tasting and Small Bites," and on the 24th, "A Brewery Tour to Enjoy Seasonal Sake and Small Bites." In both cases, craftspeople will guide visitors through the nationally registered tangible cultural property brewery, and participants can experience the atmosphere of the brewery with tastings included. Because reservations are required, advance booking is necessary for anyone considering参加.
The hallmark of Ishikawa Sake Brewery's Appreciation Day is the chance to enjoy the history of a long-established brewery, craft beer and sake sold by the measure, and fermented foods all in one place. It looks set to be two days in Fussa where visitors can enjoy limited-edition sake and seasonal flavors together.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIshikawa Sake Brewery in Fussa is holding its Appreciation Day on May 23 and 24. It sounds pretty intense, with drinks, food, and brewery tours all in one place at this long-established brewery.
MugiWhoa, that sounds like an alcohol theme park! But I thought Ishikawa Sake Brewery was mainly known for sake. They make craft beer too?
Hop BroIshikawa Sake Brewery makes both sake and craft beer. Their sake is Tamanojiman, and their beers are Tama no Megumi and TOKYO BLUES. Founded in the third year of Bunkyu, it already has huge credibility as a brewery.
MugiThe third year of Bunkyu means really deep history! It's such a contrast that a brewery that old makes a beer with a name like TOKYO BLUES.
Hop BroAnd this time they're offering a tank direct-fill limited sake. It's a brewery-exclusive item not sold at the retail shop, and for May they're bringing out Bright Junmai Namazake, so it should really highlight the fresh flavor.
MugiTank direct-fill? What is that? I'm curious! So it's like they're pouring in sake straight from the tank while it's freshly made?
Hop BroExactly, freshness is everything. The taste changes depending on when it's filtered and heated, so you can enjoy the vivid freshness that defines namazake, and they even have barrel sake infused with cedar chips from Tokyo. That really feels like Ishikawa Sake Brewery's style of playing with aroma.
MugiCedar chips too!? The rabbit hole of aromas goes so deep. And if there's craft beer sold by the measure too, that's the kind of setup that makes you keep drinking.
Hop BroThe food is strong too, and it feels like a full fermentation course. From Ootama Ham's croissant sandwiches to an anman with sake lees and mascarpone, plus a pickle direct-sale event, it's something that should satisfy both drinkers and non-drinkers.
MugiWow, food hopping sounds amazing too! If the brewery tours on the 23rd and 24th are reservation-only, then you'll be looking at the brewery, drinking, eating, and probably wanting just one more at the end.
Hop BroOn the 23rd there's a tour with the head brewer, and on the 24th there's the seasonal sake session. A craftsman will guide visitors through the nationally registered tangible cultural property brewery, so it's natural you'd want another drink after the tour.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to go to Fussa right now! If Tama no Megumi, TOKYO BLUES, and the limited namazake are all lined up, we're absolutely going to end up queuing there thirsty!
