Shikoku · 3 events

What's on in Kochi.

Festivals, fireworks, illuminations and seasonal events across Kochi, checked against official sources.

Nov152026

Sakamoto Ryoma Festival

Kochi, Kochi · Festivals · Sun 15 Nov 2026

Kochi celebrates Sakamoto Ryoma's birthday at Katsurahama on the Sunday closest to 15 November.

Confirmed dates

Aug92027

Kochi Yosakoi Festival

Kochi, Kochi · Festivals · Mon 09 to Thu 12 Aug 2027

Kochi's energetic summer dance festival, with teams dancing through the city holding naruko wooden clappers.

Expected window

Aug92027

Yosakoi Matsuri (74th)

Kochi, Kochi · Festivals · Mon 09 to Thu 12 Aug 2027

Birthplace festival of yosakoi: ~18,000 dancers in 200 teams with naruko clappers parade through Kochi behind sound trucks in choreographed, costume-heavy routines.

Expected window