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Tanuki Nijo Sake Festival

Tanuki Nijo Sake Festival is a drink event held in Sapporo, Hokkaido, usually around Late April to mid-May (Apr 25-May 11, 2025; Apr 24-May 10, 2026). Check the official site for the next dates.

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An outdoor event in central Sapporo: Act 1 features sake from 50 breweries nationwide and Act 2 features 50 labels from 16 Hokkaido breweries (content of the 10th edition in 2026).

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Dates

Dates
Usually held around Late April to mid-May (Apr 25-May 11, 2025; Apr 24-May 10, 2026). Check the official site for the next dates.
Venue
Soseigawa Park Tanuki Nijo Plaza / Sapporo, Hokkaido
Admission and booking
Not confirmed. Please check the official site.
Official site
https://www.sapporo.travel/news/%E7%AC%AC10%E5%9B%9E%E3%80%80%E7%8B%B8%E4%BA%8C%E6%9D%A1%E9%85%92%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A4%E3%82%8A%E3%80%80%E9%96%8B%E5%82%AC%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%89%E3%81%9B/
  • In 2026, Act 1 ran Apr 24-May 1 and Act 2 May 2-10, with a 700-yen sake gacha-lottery corner for Hokkaido sake.

Breweries and distilleries nearby

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Tsuki to Taiyo Brewing Main Store

Sapporo, Hokkaido

The direct-run pub of Tsuki to Taiyo Brewing in central Sapporo, pouring around 10 beers a day brewed at the company's Shiroishi plant.

Booking: Reservation recommended
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Tap Room BEER KOTAN

Sapporo, Hokkaido

The direct-run taproom in Sapporo's Odori area of Hop Kotan Brewing (Kamifurano), serving fresh beers from the brewery along with food.

Booking: No reservation needed
Beer
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Beer Bar NORTH ISLAND

Sapporo, Hokkaido

The direct-run beer bar in Sapporo of North Island Beer, whose brewery is in Ebetsu, pouring its own craft beer.

Booking: Reservation recommended

Frequently asked questions

When is Tanuki Nijo Sake Festival?

Usually held around Late April to mid-May (Apr 25-May 11, 2025; Apr 24-May 10, 2026). Check the official site for the next dates.

Where is Tanuki Nijo Sake Festival held?

It is held in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Soseigawa Park Tanuki Nijo Plaza

How much does Tanuki Nijo Sake Festival cost?

Not confirmed. Please check the official site.

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

From an article or booking site and not confirmed with the facility. Please check the official site for the latest details before you go.

Checked 2026-10-27

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