Gensen Umeshu Festival in Kyoto 2026
Gensen Umeshu Festival in Kyoto 2026 is a drink event held in Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto on Sat, November 21, 2026 – Tue, November 24, 2026.
An Umeshu Research Association event where visitors compare plum wines from around Japan using special "Baisen" coins, held on the Kitano Tenmangu grounds.
Dates
- Dates
- Sat, November 21, 2026 – Tue, November 24, 2026
- Venue
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine / Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto
- Address
- 京都府京都市上京区馬喰町
- Admission and booking
- General 1,900 yen (21 coins), pair 3,800 yen, with-glass 2,700 yen (advance; day tickets give 19 coins). Momiji-en garden admission is not included.
- Official site
- https://umeshu-matsuri.jp/kyoto
- 21-23 Nov 11:00-18:00; 24 Nov 11:00-17:00.
- A separate Premium Umeshu session (21-22 Nov, 7,000 yen advance, 30 people per session) is also offered.
- Entry and drinking are not allowed for anyone under 20.
Breweries and distilleries nearby
Frequently asked questions
When is Gensen Umeshu Festival in Kyoto 2026?
Sat, November 21, 2026 – Tue, November 24, 2026
Where is Gensen Umeshu Festival in Kyoto 2026 held?
It is held in Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine / 京都府京都市上京区馬喰町
How much does Gensen Umeshu Festival in Kyoto 2026 cost?
General 1,900 yen (21 coins), pair 3,800 yen, with-glass 2,700 yen (advance; day tickets give 19 coins). Momiji-en garden admission is not included.
Can minors or drivers take part?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Do not drink if you are driving: use public transport or let a non-drinker drive. Venues may set their own age limits for entry, so check the official site.
Information sources
Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.
Checked 2026-10-27
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