Umeshu is a type of Japanese liqueur which is made by steeping ume plums in alcohol and sugar. The Japan Umeshu Festival celebrates this popular drink, and the event will include over 140 umeshu types available to sample from breweries all across Japan.
Tickets for the event can be arranged via 7-11 convenience stores (Seven Code: 099-092, advance ticket price ¥ 1100) or purchased on the day at a slightly higher ¥ 1200. The ticket price allows attendees to sample from those 140 umeshu types for a 30 minute period.
Please note that the event runs from 10 am until 6 pm on the Friday and Saturday, but finishes at 5 pm on Sunday.
