Experience the sakes of Fukuoka at a ‘bar’ right in the middle of Tenjin! One day only!

A place where locals and visitors can meet and mingle over a cup of sake!

Did you know? Fukuoka happens to be one of Japan’s better-kept secrets when it comes to sake production. The soft waters of the Chikugo and Yabe Rivers, the availability of Yamada-Nishiki rice. the king of sake rices, and the cold winters make the region ideal for sake making. Rich and fragrant, the sake of Fukuoka is delightfully tasty.

To help visitors enjoy this vital part of traditional Japanese culture, for one day some of Fukuoka’s best sakes will be available to drink right in the heart of the city in Tenjin. Mull over where to go next in the city while sipping your drink at this tourism-desk-turned-sake-bar! 

*Sakes and Breweries on offer*

・Ishikura Shuzo（★）: Junmai Ginjo Hyakunenzou F44, Ginjo Josui
・Takahashi Saketen: Hakata Suikyo Sugawara Yume Ikkon Special Junmai, Omachi Special Junmai
・Kanhokuto Shuzo: Special Junmai, Junmai Ginjo 
・Ikekame Shuzo: Kurokabuto Green Label Junmai Ginjo, Ikekame Unfiltered, Undiluted Yume Ikkon Special Junmai Ginjo 
・Kikubijin Shuzo: Kikubijin Junmai Ginjo Yunagi, Kikubijin Special Tokubetsu Ginjo Suzunari
・Hamachi Shuzo（★）: Fukinohomare Junmai Ginjo, Shinkyuro Junmai Ginjo
・LIBROMCraftSakeBrewery（★）: FREROM, Yuzu Sake, Amaou Strawberry Sake

- Breweries marked with (★) are from breweries in Fukuoka City.
- There may be changes to the sake lineup. 
- “Craft Sake” refers to sake that is prepared using a base of traditional techniques, but then incorporates other methods and ingredients that usually would not appear in sake such as fruit and herbs. 

Event details

❖ Fukuoka City/Prefecture sake taste comparison (individual purchase also available)
We offer carefully selected Japanese sake from breweries in Fukuoka City (and parts of the prefecture) in three-sake tasting sets or as individual servings.

・Three-Sake Tasting: 800 yen (Three 40ml servings of your choice) ※100 yen extra per serving if including LIBROM (LIBROM Three-Sake Tasting Set: 1,000 yen)
・Single Serving: 400 yen, LIBROM only 500 yen (50ml per serving)

❖ Sake & snack pairing 
Try pairing three of your favorite sakes with three different snacks! Find the pairing that you enjoy best. 

・Cost: 1,000 yen (one time) *40ml per serving plus the three snacks
Snack line-up
A Set: Hakata Paio, Hakata no Hito, Menbei (mentai mayo flavor) 
B Set: Niwaka Senbei (small), Hakata Oryoryo (cheese flavor), Amaou Strawberry Tsurunoko

❖ Sake brand tasting
We will have you blind taste three selected types of sake available at the venue that day and guess the brand. Those who manage to guess correctly for all three will receive a free drink voucher! 

・Participation: 600 yen *three 30ml servings as part of the guessing game.
・Times: round 1 at 14:00, round 2 at 16:00

❖ Informational panel display about Fukuoka’s sake
A panel will be set-up filled with information about sake. A bilingual tool for connecting sake to sightseeing will be available as well. 
Panel details

・Find the sake meant for you!
・Learn more about Fukuoka’s sake!
・Where to enjoy sake at restaurants/bars in Tenjin (map)

❖ Sake talk show by Kikisake-shi sake sommelier (Japanese)
Known for his his sake-related insights on YouTube and Instagram, sake sommelier Kikisake-shi Sugitama-san（@ponsyusugitama） will be delivering a talk show about sake at the event. He will be discussing the fundamentals of sake appreciation as well as the unique characteristics of sake from Fukuoka (Japanese language only).

❖ Fukuoka Tourist Info Center Instagram campaign
Follow the Tourist Information Center's Instagram and Facebook accounts & like their Japanese sake event posts to receive complimentary snacks! 
>> Fukuoka Tourist Info Center (Tenjin) Instagram
 

Cost: None for entry (food and drinks require payment)
Reservations: Not required