Akkeshi Oyster Festival

Festival highlights

The main highlight is enjoying seafood bought at the venue, grilled over charcoal on a rental grill.

Enjoy freshly grilled oysters, clams, scallops, and other seafood. The festival also features an oyster-catching event showcasing oysters, a specialty of Akkeshi.

There are also stage events for children and a variety of stalls, so you can enjoy both the food and the activities.

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An autumn oyster festival celebrating Akkeshi’s seafood, enjoyed grilled over charcoal

What to expect

At the venue, you can buy oysters, clams, scallops, and other seafood and enjoy it grilled over charcoal on a rental grill.

Using a grill lets you enjoy freshly cooked food at the venue without bringing your own cooking equipment.

The festival also features oyster-catching and stage events, so you can take part in activities in addition to shopping and dining.

How to take part

Admission is free, and visitors can buy Akkeshi oysters, clams, scallops, and other seafood at the venue.

Seafood purchased at the venue can be enjoyed grilled over charcoal on the barbecue grills there.

The oyster-grabbing activity is for junior high school students and older; the clam-grabbing activity is for elementary school students and younger.

Visitors can buy oysters, clams, scallops, surf clams, and other seafood at the venue's sales area, rent a barbecue grill, and enjoy a barbecue on the spot.

Barbecue grills are available for rent: the large set costs ¥2,500 and the small set ¥2,000.

The oyster-grabbing activity is for junior high school students and older; the clam-grabbing activity is for elementary school students and younger.

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Location and access

Venue and address

Nenohi Park (6-9 Pon-to, Akkeshi, Akkeshi District, Hokkaido)

Train and bus

A free shuttle bus is scheduled to run from JR Akkeshi Station on the Hanasaki Line.

In 2026, 2 buses will operate between JR Akkeshi Station and the venue (Nenohi Park).

The shuttle bus runs to coincide with JR train schedules.

By car

About 10 minutes from JR Akkeshi Station

Parking

1,200 spaces, free

Address 9-6, Bunto, Akkeshi, Akkeshi District, Hokkaido

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Dates and season

The event will be held at Nenohi Park for 2 days, on November 14, 2026 (Saturday) and the 15th (Sunday).

This event sells Akkeshi oysters, clams, scallops, and other seafood, which visitors can buy and enjoy grilled over charcoal at the venue.

Event details and times are subject to change.

Accommodation and hotels PR

Tips for your visit

Visitors are advised that roads and parking areas around the venue get very congested during the event.

Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation. In 2026, some JR Hanasaki Line trains are scheduled to have additional cars, and more free shuttle buses are planned between JR Akkeshi Station and the venue.

The shuttle bus may be delayed depending on the weather that day.

Nearby attractions

Nearby sightseeing spots include Aikappu Cape, Ayamegahara Wildflower Garden, Namida Cape, Kiritappu Wetland, Biwase Observatory, and Rururan Onsen.

If you plan to visit them along with the festival, it’s a good idea to check their locations and operating status in advance.

You can plan an eastern Hokkaido itinerary combining coastal scenery and nature spots around Akkeshi.

Official information

Details of the 2026 festival are available on the Akkeshi Town official website under “64th Akkeshi Oyster Festival.”

The Akkeshi Tourism Association’s festival information also provides details about the venue, admission, parking, and transportation.

Akkeshi Oyster Festival at a Glance

The Akkeshi Oyster Festival is an autumn food event at Konohi Park in Akkeshi, where you can buy seafood and enjoy it grilled over charcoal.

In 2026, the festival will be held on November 14 and the 15th. Admission and parking are free.

There are oyster-catching and children’s activities, but check which activities are canceled in rainy weather and note that grill rentals are not free before you go.