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National Plum Wine Festival

Oct 16 – Oct 17, 12:00–19:00 · Sun, Oct 18, 11:00–17:00 · Parc de Vernier, Yokosuka · Kanagawa

Dates

  • Oct 16 – Oct 17, 2026, 12:00–19:00
  • Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 11:00–17:00

About this event

Summary
Experience the first National Plum Wine Festival in Yokosuka, featuring over 120 varieties of umeshu from across Japan.

Highlights
  • Sample over 120 types of plum wine made with sake, shochu, brandy, citrus fruits, and various teas.
  • Participate in a lottery sale for rare Dassai Plum Wine.
  • Enjoy pairings of plum wine with new drinks, dishes, and Ribon Jelly.
  • Shop for exclusive festival merchandise including tote bags, tumblers, and commemorative T-shirts.
  • Relax in Verny Park while viewing the Autumn Rose Festival blooms and Yokosuka Port.


Details
The event is held at Verny Park in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Visitors can taste a wide range of unique flavors, including those infused with yuzu, mango, peach, apple, black tea, and green tea. A special paid tasting of Dassai Plum Wine is available, limited to 500 cups per day, alongside a bottle lottery sale for 10 bottles daily. The festival offers on-site sales where attendees can purchase their favorite varieties to take home. Additional attractions include a Taisho Pharmaceutical booth offering Plum Wine x Ribon Jelly samples and a selection of premium wines paired with complementary dishes. Exclusive original goods are available for purchase, including durable tote bags, versatile tumblers with cooling and warming capabilities, and a commemorative T-shirt featuring a gold-winning plum wine from the 2025 National Plum Wine Evaluation Competition. The event combines the charm of diverse plum wines with the beauty of autumn roses and the sea view of Yokosuka Port.

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Event details come from organizers' websites and web searches. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Check the official website before you go. Times are Japan time (JST).