The 11th “Liquor Store Kakuuchi Festival” will be held from Friday, November 14 through Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Takenodai Square (Fountain Square) in Ueno Park.
It is a festival of alcoholic beverages where visitors can enjoy Japanese sake, beer, and Japanese wine as well.
Here are the details.
About the “Liquor Store Kakuuchi Festival”
The “Liquor Store Kakuuchi Festival” brings together long-established liquor shops and lets visitors enjoy drinks in the traditional “kakuuchi” standing-bar style. This year marks its 11th edition.
More than 300 carefully selected beverages chosen by liquor professionals will be available, making it a true celebration of drinks.
Visitors can also enjoy a wide variety of foods that pair well with the beverages, while artists will perform on a special stage to energize the venue.
Japanese Wine Will Also Be Available
The alcohol area will feature 29 liquor shops, mainly from Tokyo, along with exhibitors from Hokkaido, Fukushima, Tochigi, Toyama, Ishikawa, Nagano, and Okinawa.
In addition to sake, shochu, and craft beer, there are expected to be booths offering Japanese wine.
Other attractions include a tasting experience where visitors can casually compare honjozo and junmai sake, as well as a “Sake Concierge” matching service provided by Tokyo breweries.
It is an event where drink lovers gather to enjoy a wide range of alcoholic beverages in central Tokyo.
Consider stopping by.
Reference
Official Website
https://kakufes.com/
*Information current as of October 2025.
Dates
Friday, November 14–Sunday, November 16, 2025; held rain or shine, canceled in severe weather
Friday 14: 10:00–20:00
Saturday 15: 10:00–20:00
Sunday 16: 10:00–19:00
*Final admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Venue
Ueno Park, Takenodai Square (Fountain Square)
Nearest Stations
Immediately outside the Park Exit of JR Ueno Station
5 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Ueno Station or Keisei Ueno Station
Admission
¥500 (includes tasting experience)
*Free for those under 20; same-day re-entry permitted.
Venue Areas
Alcohol: Liquor-store kakuuchi booths / tasting corner / Tokyo local sake concierge
Food: Food court
Entertainment: Artist stage / liquor-store rock-paper-scissors tournament / puzzle-solving and more