Nihonshu Go Around Kobe 2026

Dates & time: October 1, 2026 (Thu) Varies by venue (see the participating-shop list on the official site)
Price & booking: Sakazukin badge 800 yen (tax incl., valid at all venues); food and further drinks charged at each venue Sakazukin badges (800 yen) are on sale in advance at participating venues; advance purchase is recommended as they may sell out on the day. One badge works at every venue and gets you a free first glass at each.
Venue & access: 33 participating restaurants and bars across Kobe (27 in Sannomiya–Motomachi, 3 in Iwaya–Oji Koen–Shinzaike, 3 in Suma) Most venues are within walking distance of Sannomiya (JR/Hankyu/Hanshin) or Motomachi (JR/Hanshin) stations. The Iwaya–Shinzaike venues are near Hanshin Iwaya and Shinzaike stations; the Suma venues near JR/Sanyo Suma Station. It is a drinking event, so use public transport.

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Why You Should Visit

The Kobe edition of Japan's largest sake bar-hop, held simultaneously in 15 cities on 1 October, 'Nihonshu Day'. In 2026, 33 Kobe restaurants and bars each pair with a brewery from around the country and pour its sake. To join, buy a 'Sakazukin badge' (800 yen) in advance at any participating venue and wear it on the day: it gets you a free first glass at every venue, after which you hop between them in any order. Most venues are in Sannomiya and Motomachi, with a few in Iwaya–Shinzaike and Suma, so it makes sense to pick an area and stay there.

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

Hours are for 1 October. Partner breweries and hours are from the official participating-shop list.

NOTE

Venue areas

Sannomiya–Motomachi: 27 venues (酒舟天、鮮魚×酒肴くつろ木、浅野日本酒店SANNOMIYA、日本酒焼酎の楽園味範家、炭ノ火ノtomo、串かつ灯り、Letourniquet、サケノアルヒ、STAND COBE、路食堂、さけやしろ、創作酒広場酒ステーション、彩鶏、飲de安、立呑処醅、和肴旬楽おざわ、元町パーラーヨコヤマ丈蔵、焼鳥バールトリットリアバンブー、spicemobb カレーとアテと酒、とののベーコン。神戸三宮店、炭酒房季楽、魚串焼き龍田、ロゼパピヨン、焼き鳥と酒紫垣、kitchen witch、串揚げ割烹眞しま、餃子パーティー)
Iwaya–Oji Koen–Shinzaike: 3 venues (たまいち岩屋店、日本酒バルJiJi、天ぷらまき山)
Suma: 3 venues (和食彩り南天、つどい処さま吉、和彩凪)

Background

Started in Osaka in 2008 because 1 October is 'Nihonshu Day'
In 2026 it runs simultaneously in 15 cities: Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Shizuoka, Kanazawa, Nagoya, Fukui, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Awaji Island, Okayama, Hiroshima, Izumo and Fukuoka

Notes

No alcohol for under-20s; ID may be requested
Do not come by car, motorbike or bicycle

See the official site for the full list of venues, partner breweries and opening hours.

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FAQ

Where can I buy a badge?

At participating venues, in advance. They can sell out on the day, so buying early is recommended.

How many venues does one badge cover?

One badge is valid at all 33 venues, giving a free first glass at each. Further drinks and food are charged at each venue.

What time does it start?

Hours vary by venue. The participating-shop list on the official site gives each venue's hours, so check it when planning your route.