Once a year, just one day.
A day when Kitakata is filled with sake.
A journey to visit breweries and find your own unique cup.
What is the Kitakata KANPAI Festival?
A must for sake lovers!
A sake event in Kitakata, Aizu
Unlimited tasting of fine sake from all breweries in Fukushima Prefecture
One of Japan's premier "big extravaganza"
sake events.
Participants in the tour will receive
a traditional craft from Kitakata,
"lacquered sake cup" as a gift!
The parking lot in front of Kitakata City Hall and Oseki Park will
host gourmet booths including food trucks!
Tabinoito's three promises
From Koriyama Station, a hassle-free 1-night, 2-day all-inclusive trip.
Tickets, accommodation, and two lunches included for 37,500 yen. Enjoy without the hassle of individual arrangements. Just gather at Koriyama Station on the day.
KANPAI Festival + Tsuruga Castle, Nanokamachi, and Lake Inawashiro in a greedy way.
Fully enjoy the retro streets of Nanokamachi, steeped in Taisho romance, Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatsu, and moments at Lake Inawashiro, all in 1 night and 2 days. Visit two long-established breweries, Yamato River Sake Brewery and Obara Sake Brewery, and enjoy tours and tastings.
Since it's a bus trip, you can drink without worry.
No need to worry about driving. Enjoy the 'Kitakata KANPAI Festival' where you can taste over 30 types of sake from the Kitakata region to your heart's content. Even those who are not fond of alcohol or families with children can enjoy delicious food from food trucks and shops. Opportunities to taste over 30 types of sake from Kitakata don't come often. Limited quantities of famous brands like Sharak and Hiroki are also available for unlimited tasting!
Apply here.
KANPAI festival ticket, accommodation, and two days of lunch included. <br>Capacity: 20 people (Minimum number of participants: 7) *Depending on the application status, it may change to a completely private tour by car.
- Round-trip bus transfer from Koriyama Station
- Exploration of Aizuwakamatsu Tsuruga Castle and Nanokamachi
- Kitakata KANPAI Festival (includes all-you-can-drink ticket)
- Visit and tasting at Yamato River Sake Brewery and Obara Sake Brewery
- Refresh time at Lake Inawashiro
- Stay at Shiohime no Yado Kanyama (1 night)
- 2-day lunch included
Schedule
Gathering and departure (Koriyama Station)
Gather at the west exit of Koriyama Station and depart at 10:15. From here, the 2-day journey to explore the autumn of Aizu begins.
Exploration of Tsuruga Castle in Aizuwakamatsu and lunch
Visit Tsuruga Castle, the symbol of Aizuwakamatsu City and a symbol of Aizu tourism. Enjoy a hearty meal in the castle town, rich with highlights such as the red-tiled main keep, stone walls, and tea room.
Exploration of the castle town of Aizu, Nanokamachi
Freely explore the retro streets of "Nanokamachi Street," known for its Taisho Roman atmosphere. Take a leisurely walk through the town of warehouses that retains the nostalgic charm of the Showa era.
Kitakata KANPAI Festival
Finally, the main event of the day, the Kitakata KANPAI Festival. Over 30 types of local sake from the Kitakata region will be available for unlimited tasting. In addition to many premium sake such as Junmai Daiginjo and Junmai Ginjo, sake from all breweries in Fukushima will also be gathered in one place. There will be a tasting of local sake from Kitakata's sister cities (Shiogama City in Miyagi Prefecture and Nanyo City in Yamagata Prefecture), sales of local specialties, and gourmet booths from food trucks and shops. Those who cannot drink alcohol and families with children can also enjoy the event together. Participants will receive a sake cup made of traditional Kitakata lacquerware as a gift. Enjoy KANPAI to your heart's content until 7 PM.
Shiohime no Yado Kanzan Accommodation
Today's accommodation is "Shiohime no Yado Kanzan." It boasts a majestic atmosphere with a large rock placed in the bathtub, featuring a spacious open-air bath by the river. Please take your time to conclude the day while soaking in the afterglow of the festival.
Shiohime no Yado Kanzan Departure
On the second day, after breakfast, we will depart from the accommodation at 9:40 AM. We are heading to tour the sake breweries of Aizu.
Yamatogawa Brewery Tour and Tasting
We visit a long-established brewery founded in the second year of the Kansei era (1790). This brewery has won a gold award in the "Affordable Warm Sake Category" at the "National Warm Sake Contest 2026" for its Junmai Karakuchi Yaemon. Enjoy a leisurely tasting while learning about the history of the brewery.
Michi no Eki Kitano Sato Lunch and Souvenirs
It's time for lunch and souvenir shopping at the Kitakata roadside station "Kitano Sato." Seasonal agricultural products and unique items from Kitakata are lined up.
Obara Brewery Tour and Tasting
We head to Obara Brewery, which brews Junmai sake while listening to Mozart. Known for its sake that embodies the climate of Kitakata and classical music, it still uses a traditional tatami room brewery from the early Meiji era. You are sure to encounter a unique bottle.
Refresh at Lake Inawashiro
We visit Lake Inawashiro, the fourth largest lake in Japan. Let's head home while being blown by the refreshing breeze across the lake, shaking off any intoxication.
Arrival and Disbanding (Koriyama Station)
Arrived at Koriyama Station, disbanding. After enjoying the local sake and gourmet food of Aizu during this 2-day, 1-night trip, we part ways here.
