Whisky and Spirits Festival in Yokohama
Last Updated on March 27, 2025
Event Overview
The narrative of whisky and spirits production within Japan represents a comparatively modern development when contrasted with established whisky-producing nations like Scotland and Ireland.
Nevertheless, Japan has swiftly achieved global recognition for its superior whiskies, demonstrating a distinctive amalgamation of time-honored practices, pioneering techniques, and rigorous attention to detail.
The forthcoming Whisky and Spirits Festival, scheduled to take place in Yokohama, is designed to exhibit not only liquors of Western origin, such as whisky and gin, but also indigenous Japanese shochu and awamori, thereby promising an engaging experience for individuals with diverse beverage preferences.
Participants will be afforded the opportunity to sample a wide array of drinks, make direct purchases, and engage in conversations with the producers themselves.
Venue Information
Location: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall D, 1-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012
Dates: April 26th until April 27th 2025
Opening Times:
(Limited to 2,000 people per session)
●Saturday, April 26th, 2025
<Part 1> 10:00-13:30 <Part 2> 14:30-18:00
● Sunday, April 27th, 2025
<Part 3> 10:00-13:30 <Part 4> 14:30-18:00
Entry Cost
This event will operate on a ticketed basis, with an admission fee set at 5,000 yen.
Tickets can be acquired online through the event’s official website.
The commencement of ticket sales for the 2025 Festival will take place from February 13th, 2025.
Event Details
| calendar_month DATE | Apr 26 2025 - Apr 27 2025 |
|---|---|
| schedule TIME | ALL DAY |
| payments Cost | ¥5,000 |
| info Website | Official Website |
| location_on Location | |
|---|---|
| map Area | Kanagawa Yokohama |
| category CATEGORY | Festival |
Getting There
The festival’s location is designated as Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall D, a venue that is conveniently accessible by foot.
It can be reached within a five-minute walk from Minatomirai Station, which is situated along the Minatomirai Line.
For those individuals who intend to arrive by personal vehicle, on-site parking facilities are provided.
However, it is strongly advised that those who plan to consume alcoholic beverages designate a driver who will abstain from drinking.