An umeshu tasting and sales event on the plaza in front of JR Hakata Station. The 4th edition was held from Thursday, April 2 to Sunday, April 5, 2026.
More than 120 umeshu were on offer, including winners at the National Umeshu Competition 2025, with paid tasting and sales of Dassai Umeshu and gold-prize umeshu paired with food.
Hours were 14:00–21:00 on the 2nd and 3rd, 12:00–20:00 on the 4th and 12:00–18:00 on the 5th. A standard ticket was 1,900 yen, or 2,700 yen with a glass.
- ※The legal drinking age in Japan is 20.
- ※Do not drive a car, motorbike or bicycle after drinking. Please come by public transport.
Dates are based on the organizers' announcements and may change with the weather or the bloom. Please check the official information before you go.