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Whiskey Festival 2025 in Tokyo: Ticket Sales and Event Details

The highly anticipated Whiskey Festival 2025 in Tokyo is set to take place on December 6 and 7, 2025, at Bellesalle Takadanobaba in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The event will feature a vast selection of whiskeys and is designed to cater to whiskey enthusiasts from all walks of life. Ticket sales will open to the public on September 18, 2025, at noon via the digital ticketing system Cloud Pass. However, members of the Whiskey Culture Institute can purchase tickets from September 11 during a pre-sale period, with a limited availability of 400 tickets per session.

Ticket Purchase Process

To acquire your tickets, visit the official website and follow the link to the Cloud Pass ticket purchase page. The general sales will start on September 18 at 12:00 PM, allowing fans to buy up to five tickets per session with an option to share these with others. If you wish to attend both sessions on the same day, please be aware that you must exit the venue during intermissions.

Members purchase tickets at an earlier date and can only buy one ticket per session. Registration details for members will be sent via email after registration on September 10.

Entry Details

Entry will be managed through QR codes, eliminating the need for physical tickets sent by mail. A purchase confirmation email received after payment must be preserved as it serves as your entry pass.

Event Schedule

The festival will encompass four distinct sessions:

• - December 6, 2025: Session 1 from 10 AM to 1:30 PM, Session 2 from 2:30 PM to 6 PM
• - December 7, 2025: Session 3 from 10 AM to 1:30 PM, Session 4 from 2:30 PM to 6 PM

Each session is limited to 1,200 participants. The ticket price is set at 5,000 yen (tax included).

Unique Tasting Seminars

One of the festival’s highlights is the series of tasting seminars, featuring esteemed speakers from the Japanese whiskey industry. Eight seminars will run throughout the event, each providing exclusive insights and engaging discussions about whiskey production and tasting techniques.

Notable Seminars Include:

1. “Wood, Casks, People, and Whiskey!” - December 6, 10:45 - 11:45 with Ms. Yumi Yoshikawa and Mr. Kazuki Miyazawa - Tackling the mystery of barrels and woods essential for perfecting whiskey aging.
Cost: 4,500 yen (entry for Session 1 required)

2. “Inspiring the Future: The Current Status and New Challenges at Fuji Gotemba Distillery” - December 6, 12:00 - 13:00 with Master Blender Jota Tanaka discussing the future and unique approaches at the distillery.
Cost: 4,500 yen (entry for Session 1 required)

3. “Unveiling Suntory Whiskey through Definitions” - December 6, 15:15 - 16:15 with chief blender Shinji Fukuyo, diving into the quality aspects of Suntory's classic whiskeys.
Cost: 4,500 yen (entry for Session 2 required)

The detailed list of all seminars, including times, topics, and expert speakers, will be available on the official website. Participating in the seminars requires prior purchase of the corresponding session's entry ticket.

Limited Edition Bottles

As a special treat, limited-edition bottles crafted exclusively for the festival will also be up for grabs! Ticket holders can enter to win these unique offerings, which will be announced widely through the festival's official communications, ensuring everyone has a fair opportunity to acquire a special souvenir.

Last Words

The Whiskey Festival 2025 promises to be a remarkable gathering for whiskey fans, featuring not only tastings but also in-depth seminars, a chance to meet industry leaders, and the opportunity to explore the evolving whiskey culture. Lock in those dates and keep an eye on ticket sales, especially if you're keen on the exclusive member benefits from the Whiskey Culture Institute. Visit Official Event Page for updates and details.

For those involved in the whiskey lifestyle, whether connoisseurs or casual drinkers, this festival is not to be missed. Let's celebrate whiskey together!