CRAFT SAKE WEEK

Last Updated on March 27, 2025

Event Overview

CRAFT SAKE WEEK, henceforth referred to as CSW, stands as the world’s most extensive cultural event dedicated to sake.

Originating in 2016, with the stated objective of disseminating Japanese cultural heritage, this event has evolved into an annual fixture.

Various urban centers throughout Japan have played host to CSW, encompassing Hakata in Fukuoka prefecture, Sendai in Miyagi prefecture and Tokyo.

During the course of the event, attendees are afforded the opportunity to sample sake from a selection of 120 breweries situated across Japan, which includes certain limited edition varieties.

The event features exclusive signature dishes prepared by participating restaurants. CSW also incorporates live musical performances, with a roster of different artists featured on each day of the event.

To partake in the event’s sake and culinary offerings, it is necessary to acquire a CRAFT SAKE STARTER SET. This set comprises an official CSW sake glass and 12 CSW coins, which are utilized as currency for the purchase of sake and food items.

Approximately three to four glasses of sake can be obtained with eleven coins, and roughly three to four dishes can be purchased with 25 coins. The sake glass is designed for reusability throughout the entirety of the event.

Due to anticipated high demand, it is recommended that starter sets be purchased in advance, although they are also available for purchase at the event venue. Additional coins must be procured directly at the venue itself.

It is important to note that the event’s operational hours vary between weekdays and weekends.

On weekdays, the event operates from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with last orders for food taken at 9:30 PM and last orders from the sake sommeliers taken at 9:45 PM.

On weekends and holidays, the event operates from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with last orders for both food and sake taken at 8:30 PM and 8:45 PM, respectively.

Venue Information

Location: Roppongi Hills Arena, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-6108

Dates: 18th to 29th April 2025

Opening Times:

• Weekdays: 15:00 – 22:00 (L.O. 21:30)
• Weekend/Holiday: 12:00 – 21:00 (L.O. 20:30)

Ticket Information

Tickets start at 4,200 yen for a Craft Sake Starter Set which includes a reusable sake glass and 12 food/drink coins.

Tickets can be purchased on the day of in advance from the official ticket website.

Event Details

Getting There

For those traveling to the Roppongi Hills Arena, convenient access is provided by several nearby train stations:

The arena is directly connected to Roppongi Station via Exit 1C on the Hibiya Line.

Alternatively, it is a brief 4-minute walk from Roppongi Station’s Exit 3 on the Oedo Line.

Access is also readily available from Azabu-juban Station, with a 5-minute walk from Exit 7 on the Oedo Line, or an 8-minute walk from Exit 4 on the Nanboku Line.

Lastly, for those arriving from Nogizaka Station, the arena is a 10-minute walk from Exit 5 on the Chiyoda Line.