Karuizawa Marriott Hotel Hosts '2nd Karuizawa Fermentation Festival': A 3-Day Event Exploring Nagano's Fermentation Culture with Wine, Cheese, and Pickles
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.
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## 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/).
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/).
FAQ
軽井沢発酵フェスはいつ開催されますか？
2026年6月19日（金）から6月21日（日）までの3日間開催されます。
軽井沢発酵フェスではどのような体験ができますか？
県内の発酵食品メーカーによる商品の出店や販売に加え、発酵の専門家による講座、お子様から大人まで楽しめる体験型ワークショップ、トークセッションが開催されます。
ホテル内ではどのような特別な食事が提供されますか？
長野県産チーズ、漬物、生ハムを盛り合わせたホテル特製「発酵プレート」と、長野県産フルーツや甘酒をベースにした「発酵モクテル」が販売されます。
イベントの参加費はいくらですか？
入場は無料です。
ワークショップやトークセッションの予約は必要ですか？
事前予約制で、各回定員15名となっています。