The 61st Nahari Town Port Festival

Summary

About 3,500 fireworks are launched from in front of Nahari Station on Sunday, August 16, 2026, 20:00–20:40, for the 61st Nahari Town Minato (Port) Festival in Nahari Town, Kochi Prefecture. The festival begins at 4 p.m. with a boat parade of fishing vessels flying full catch flags, followed by the traditional mochi toss and yosakoi dancing. The venue spreads right before Tosa Kuroshio Railway Gomen-Nahari Line's Nahari Station, making it easy to arrive by train — recommended, since parking is limited.

Overview

The Nahari Town Minato Festival, in its 61st year in 2026, fills the area before Nahari Station from the afternoon. From 4 p.m., fishing boats parade through the harbor under great catch flags, while the traditional mochi toss and yosakoi dance stages keep the crowd entertained. Between 20:00 and 20:40, about 3,500 shells light up the sky over the station-front venue, played against the lights of the harbor. The venue stands directly in front of Nahari Station on Tosa Kuroshio Railway's Gomen-Nahari Line, so arriving by train is the recommended way — parking spaces are few. Food stalls are set up as well, so festival food and the night fireworks make a natural pair.

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