Tosa Harvest Festival in Kochi: Free Entry and Food

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Key takeawaysKochi’s Tosa Harvest Festival runs November 6–8, 2026, at Toyo Denka Central Park. Entry is free, and the regional dishes use ingredients from Tosa’s sea, mountains, rivers and farmland. Friday is an evening-only opening from 17:00, and the main festival runs Saturday until 21:00 and Sunday until 18:00. Food prices and menus are still unannounced, and there is no event parking.

Kochi’s Tosa Harvest Festival (土佐の豊穣祭2026 高知市会場 土佐國美味集結) runs from November 6–8, 2026, at Toyo Denka Central Park (東洋電化中央公園). Entry is free. The event brings together regional dishes featuring ingredients from Tosa’s sea, mountains, rivers and countryside.

Friday is an evening-only opening celebration; the main festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday. Entry is free, but food and drink are not, and prices have not been announced.

Visitors gathering around food tents at an outdoor festival under a blue sky
Image: official website (tosa-hojyosai.com). Promotional festival photo; this year’s stall lineup is not confirmed by the image.

Check the official Kochi venue page for updates before you go.

Dates, hours and admission

Pick your day based on closing time: Saturday continues until 21:00, while Sunday finishes at 18:00.

Opening eveningFriday, November 6, 2026
17:00–21:00
Main festival: SaturdayNovember 7, 2026
10:00–21:00
Main festival: SundayNovember 8, 2026
10:00–18:00
VenueToyo Denka Central Park
Address1-11-27 Obiyamachi, Kochi City, Japan
AdmissionFree entry. Food and drink prices: see the official website.
ParkingNo event parking. Paid parking is available nearby.

Food and festival photos

The attraction is the range of local ingredients: dishes draw on Tosa’s coastal waters as well as its rivers, mountains and farmland. Individual menus, vendors and prices have not been announced, so it is best to keep your food plans flexible.

Salted fish on skewers grilling over charcoal
Image: official website (tosa-hojyosai.com). A food photo used to introduce the festival, not a confirmed menu item for this edition.

The official website’s photos offer a sense of the outdoor setting, with food preparation and stage performances. They do not establish which dishes or performances will appear during the upcoming event.

Cooks preparing food over flames rising from a metal drum at an outdoor event
Image: official website (tosa-hojyosai.com). Promotional cooking scene; availability of this cooking demonstration is not confirmed.
Performers in festival coats playing taiko drums on a red stage before an audience
Image: official website (tosa-hojyosai.com). Promotional stage photo; this year’s performance schedule has not been provided.

Getting there and planning ahead

The park is approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Kochi Station. For drivers, it is about 5 km from Kochi Interchange on the Kochi Expressway. There is no event parking, although paid parking facilities are available nearby.

  • Check menus before budgeting. Admission is free, but individual food and drink prices are not listed.
  • Confirm payment options. Accepted payment methods have not been provided. Our guide to choosing a credit card in Japan covers general card choices, but does not confirm acceptance at these stalls.
  • Plan for phone use during a longer visit. If you are considering a rental power bank, read the d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide separately, and check rental locations before relying on one.
Vendor names, individual menus, stage times and wet-weather arrangements are not included in the available information. Check the official festival page for the latest announcements.

Frequently asked questions

Is entry to the Kochi Tosa Harvest Festival free?
Yes, entry is free. Food and drink prices have not been provided; check official information for those costs.
When does the festival open?
The opening evening is November 6, 2026, from 17:00 to 21:00. The main festival runs on November 7 from 10:00 to 21:00 and November 8 from 10:00 to 18:00.
How do I get there from JR Kochi Station?
Toyo Denka Central Park is approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Kochi Station. The address is 1-11-27 Obiyamachi, Kochi City, Japan.
Is parking available at the venue?
There is no event parking. Paid parking is available nearby.

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