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Kenshu Matsuri — Sake Offering Festival — event in Kyoto

Kenshu MatsuriSake Offering Festival in Kyoto 2026

A traditional Shinto festival held at Heian Shrine where sake brewers from the Kyoto region gather to offer sacred sake to the deity and pray for safe brewing and prosperity throughout the year. Following ancient custom, each brewery's sake is presented in earthenware cups called mimidoki, honoring the deep connection between sake-making and Shinto ritual.

Event Information

When

Jun 15, 2026

Where

Heian Shrine

〒606-8341 京都府京都市左京区岡崎西天王町

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This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.