Sake・Sakurai, Nara

Sake Festival (Brewing Safety Prayer Ceremony) at Omiwa Shrine

Sake Festival (Brewing Safety Prayer Ceremony) at Omiwa Shrine is a drink event held in Sakurai, Nara on Sat, November 14, 2026.

Sake

Scheduled

Secondary sources (not confirmed with the facility)

A ceremony at Omiwa Shrine, which is dedicated to the deity of sake brewing, praying for safe brewing of the new sake. Master brewers and industry members attend and shrine maidens perform kagura.

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Sake barrels dedicated to Omiwa Shrine — Omiwa Shrine (Sakurai, Nara)
Photo: coniferconifer from japan / CC BY 2.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Dates

Dates: Sat, November 14, 2026
Venue: Omiwa Shrine / Sakurai, Nara
Address: 奈良県桜井市三輪1422
Admission and booking: Free to attend.
Official site: https://oomiwa.or.jp/

Starts at 10:30. About 5 minutes on foot from JR Miwa Station, with free parking. Whether tastings are offered has not been confirmed.

You must be 20 or over to drink in Japan. If you are driving, you cannot taste. Dates, venues and prices can change, and events can be cancelled. Always check the official site before you go.

Breweries and distilleries nearby

Sake

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Imanishi Shuzo Main Brewery (Mimurosugi) Brewery Visit and Tasting

Sakurai, Nara

Founded in 1660, Imanishi Shuzo makes Mimurosugi sake in Miwa. Appreciate its 120-year-old main building and 170-year-old brewery, and sample several sakes at the tasting corner beside the brewery.

Booking: Reservation required

Beer

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FARMENTRY

Kashihara, Nara

A brewery in Kashihara with a shop where its own beers can be bought. On weekdays it operates as a bottle shop only.

Booking: Check the official site

Beer

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THERAPYNIA Taproom (formerly Okuyamato Beer)

Uda, Nara

The brewery-side taproom of THERAPYNIA, which brews herbal craft beer in the Oku-Yamato area (formerly Okuyamato Beer).

Booking: Reservation required

Frequently asked questions

When is Sake Festival (Brewing Safety Prayer Ceremony) at Omiwa Shrine?

Sat, November 14, 2026

Where is Sake Festival (Brewing Safety Prayer Ceremony) at Omiwa Shrine held?

It is held in Sakurai, Nara. Omiwa Shrine / 奈良県桜井市三輪1422

How much does Sake Festival (Brewing Safety Prayer Ceremony) at Omiwa Shrine cost?

Free to attend.

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.