When is the Karuizawa Fermentation Festival held?

It will be held from June 19 (Friday) to June 21 (Sunday), 2026, for three days.

What kind of experiences can you have at the Karuizawa Fermentation Festival?

In addition to the sale and display of products from local fermentation food manufacturers, there will be lectures by fermentation experts, hands-on workshops enjoyable for both children and adults, and talk sessions.

What special meals are provided at the hotel?

The hotel will offer a special 'Fermentation Plate' featuring a selection of Nagano Prefecture's cheese, pickles, and cured ham, as well as 'Fermentation Mocktails' made with Nagano Prefecture's fruits and amazake.

Is reservation required for workshops and talk sessions?

Reservations are required, and each session is limited to 15 participants.

Karuizawa Marriott Hotel Hosts '2nd Karuizawa Fermentation Festival': A 3-Day Event Exploring Nagano's Fermentation Culture with Wine, Cheese, and Pickles

Published May 26, 2026 9:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:43 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Karuizawa Marriott Hotel will host the '2nd Karuizawa Fermentation Festival' from June 19 to 21, 2026, in collaboration with Nagano's fermented food industry. The event promotes Nagano's food culture through stalls, workshops, and seminars.

Karuizawa Marriott Hotel to Host '2nd Karuizawa Fermentation Festival'

Karuizawa Marriott Hotel (Karuizawa, Nagano; General Manager: Kentaro Ohira) will host the '2nd Karuizawa Fermentation Festival' for three days from June 19 to June 21, 2026, in collaboration with 'Fermentation Valley NAGANO,' a partnership of eight local organizations and companies.

Under the theme 'Restored by Fermentation: Nagano’s Longevity,' this event offers three days of learning, tasting, and experiencing the fermentation culture deeply rooted in Nagano Prefecture. During the event, about 20 local fermented food manufacturers will have stalls, and various events such as hands-on workshops and lectures by fermentation experts will be held. Visitors can enjoy the charm of fermentation through products like Shinshu miso and cheese.

Additionally, the hotel's restaurant will offer a 'Fermentation Plate' featuring Nagano-produced cheese, pickles, and ham, as well as refreshing 'Fermentation Mocktails' inspired by early summer.

### Event Overview - **Dates**: June 19 (Fri) – June 21 (Sun), 2026 - **Time**: 13:00 – 18:00 - **Venue**: Karuizawa Marriott Hotel - **Admission**: Free - **Workshops**: Pre-registration required (15 people per session)

### Exhibitors (Partial List) - **Sake**: Osawa Sake Brewery - **Beer/Cider**: Yo-Ho Brewing, Kamoshika Cider - **Wine**: Karuizawa Un Winery, Villa d'Est Garden Farm and Winery, etc. - **Cheese**: Atelier de Fromage, Bosqueso Cheese Lab, etc. - **Miso/Soy Sauce**: Suyashige, Izumiya Shoten, etc.

*For more details, please visit the official website (https://www.karuizawa-marriott.com/).

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