Shochu・Fukuoka City, Fukuoka

Honkaku Shochu, Awamori & Umaimon Festival

Honkaku Shochu, Awamori & Umaimon Festival is a drink event held in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, usually around Usually late July (latest: 2024 and July 25-26, 2026; whether it is held every year is not confirmed). Check the official site for the next dates.

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Shochu and awamori makers from across Japan gather at a Fukuoka dome for tastings and food. 76 makers exhibited in 2026.

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Dates

Dates: Usually held around Usually late July (latest: 2024 and July 25-26, 2026; whether it is held every year is not confirmed). Check the official site for the next dates.
Venue: Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka / Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
Address: 福岡県福岡市中央区地行浜2-2-2
Admission and booking: 2026: advance 500 yen / day-of 900 yen incl. tax. Under-20s enter free, up to three per adult.
Official site: https://shochufes.jp/

Organized by the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. No next date is listed on the official site.
Drivers cannot drink. Alcohol checks are carried out at the parking exit.

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

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Ohori Brewery

Fukuoka, Fukuoka

A taproom at the brewery serving its house-brewed craft beer.

Booking: Check the official site

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Hakata Draft (Beer Restaurant Okura Brewery)

Fukuoka, Fukuoka

A restaurant run by the brewery where its local beer is served.

Booking: Check the official site

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Secondary sources (not confirmed with the facility)

Asunaro Brewery

Fukuoka, Fukuoka

A brewpub run by the brewery, serving its own craft beer.

Booking: Check the official site

Frequently asked questions

When is Honkaku Shochu, Awamori & Umaimon Festival?

Usually held around Usually late July (latest: 2024 and July 25-26, 2026; whether it is held every year is not confirmed). Check the official site for the next dates.

Where is Honkaku Shochu, Awamori & Umaimon Festival held?

It is held in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka. Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka / 福岡県福岡市中央区地行浜2-2-2

How much does Honkaku Shochu, Awamori & Umaimon Festival cost?

2026: advance 500 yen / day-of 900 yen incl. tax. Under-20s enter free, up to three per adult.

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.