An autumn festival celebrating Me~tele’s programs and the appeal of the local area, at Me~tele and Higashi Betsuin
Dode Festival
The 2026 edition of Dode Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/17 〜 2026/10/18Ended
- Season / frequency
- Mid-October each year / Every year
- Location
- Me~tele Headquarters and the grounds of Higashi Betsuin
- Area
- Aichi Prefecture・Nagoya City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 40 min–2 h · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Admission is free. Studio passes cost 500 yen each.
- Age restrictions
- There are no age restrictions for the event as a whole. Some activities have their own requirements: the Meitetsu experience is for elementary school students and younger, while the crawling race is for babies from 6 months to around 1 and a half years old.
- Required number of participants
- The Wolfy Ekiden is for teams of 2.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Dode Festival is a Nagoya event where you can enjoy Me~tele program activities alongside food, games, and music from the Tokai region. Me~tele’s headquarters and Higashi Betsuin serve as the setting for studio experiences, stage events, and a market.
About Dode Festival
Dode Festival is an event organized by Nagoya Broadcasting Network that combines TV program activities with local festivities.
The festival builds on the morning program “Dodesuka!” and the evening program “Dodesuka+,” and expresses gratitude to the people of the 3 Tokai prefectures by blending TV program activities with a traditional festival.
At Me~tele’s headquarters and Higashi Betsuin, stage events, activities, shopping, and food come together.
A distinctive feature is the chance to enjoy the kind of content only a broadcaster can offer, up close at the venue.
Source: ドデ祭 - 名古屋テレビ【メ～テレ】
Festival highlights
Highlights include studio experiences at the TV station, stage events in the grounds of Higashi Betsuin, and a market featuring food from the Tokai region.
At the studio, you can try being a news announcer, enjoy traditional festival games, and take quizzes using TV program sets.
The event also features live broadcasts in front of an audience, live performances by performers, and a saxophone quartet, bringing the world of the programs to life.
Bonfires and hands-on fireworks are also planned for the evening, offering a different way to enjoy the event than during the day.
An autumn festival celebrating Me~tele’s programs and the appeal of the local area, at Me~tele and Higashi Betsuin
What to expect
At the venue, you can read scripts from TV programs, take part in spot-the-difference games and traditional festival games using program sets, and answer quizzes while looking at performers’ handprints.
Higashi Betsuin also hosts activities that get you moving, such as a children’s , a crawling race for babies, and the Wolfy Ekiden relay race.
The food area offers dishes, bread, and agricultural produce from the 3 Tokai prefectures.
You can combine shopping and activities with watching stage events and live performances.
How to take part
Enjoy these free-admission events at the Me～Tele headquarters building and the Higashi Betsuin .
The venue will feature stage performances, festival stalls, a gourmet market, and hands-on activities related to TV programs.
Participation methods and whether numbered tickets are required vary by activity, such as the children's mikoshi, free-throw challenge, and quizzes, so it's a good idea to check the details of the activities you want to try in advance.
Separate admission passes are required for the Dodesuka Studio and the Ennichi Studio experiences.
Passes for sessions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be sold by advance lottery through the Wolfy app; passes for sessions from 1 p.m. onward will be sold from 9 a.m. on the day.
Numbered tickets for the children’s mikoshi will be distributed at a designated booth in the parking lot next to Higashi Betsuin Hall. The first 10 people in each session will receive tickets.
Source: ドデ祭 - 名古屋テレビ【メ～テレ】
Source: ドデ祭2026 | 名古屋まつり
Location and access
- Venue and address
The Me～Tele headquarters building and the Higashi Betsuin temple grounds (2-chome Tachibana, Naka Ward, Nagoya).
- Train and bus
Just outside Exit 4 of Higashi Betsuin Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Meijo Line.
It is a 12-minute walk from Kanayama Station.
- By car
Visitors are advised that some roads around the venue will be closed to traffic.
Visitors are advised to use public transportation.
Address 2-chome, Tachibana, Naka-ku, Nagoya
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have already passed)
The 2026 Dode Matsuri was announced as scheduled for October 17 (Saturday) and the 18th (Sunday).
Over both days, the venue will feature stage performances, a market, TV-program experiences, festival stalls, and more.
Operating hours and numbered-ticket distribution times vary by activity. The studio experience runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with last entry at 5:30 p.m.
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Tips for your visit
Some activities require numbered tickets or passes, so if there’s a particular experience you want to try, check where tickets are distributed and when distribution begins before exploring the venue.
Piyorin and activities such as the children’s mikoshi have limited quantities or capacity and will end once the planned number is reached.
Visitors are asked not to wait from late night or early morning at the Dodesuka! Pavilion; please be considerate of the surrounding area as you enjoy the event.
Nearby attractions
The grounds of Higashi Betsuin and Higashi Betsuin Hall are used as venues for Dode Festival activities.
The grounds of Higashi Betsuin feature areas such as Dodepura Yokocho, the Hapi Camp Area, and the Farm Market. The Higashi Betsuin Hall is where visitors can find the studio pass sales counter and activity information.
Me~tele’s headquarters is also one of the venues, with studio experiences, merchandise sales, and stage events.
Information about nearby attractions unrelated to the festival is not provided here.
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Origins and History of Dode Festival
Dode Festival was first held in 2022.
Through 2019, it was held as the “Me~tele Autumn Festival,” but it was canceled for 2 consecutive years from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It returned in 2022 under the name Dode Festival.
The first event was held at Edion Hisaya Plaza, and since 2023, Me~tele’s headquarters and Higashi Betsuin have served as the venues.
Official merchandise also went on sale starting with the 3rd event in 2024.
Source: ドデ祭 - Wikipedia
Official information
Official information about Dode Festival 2026 is available on Nagoya Broadcasting Network’s special Dode Festival page.
Details on activities, the market, stage events, and how to purchase studio passes are listed for each program.
Stage schedules and items for sale may change, so check the activities you want to attend and their locations before setting out.
Dode Festival at a Glance
Dode Festival is an autumn event in Nagoya where you can enjoy Me~tele program experiences, stage events at Higashi Betsuin, and food and shopping from the Tokai region all in one place.
The 2026 event was announced as scheduled for October 17 and the 18th, at the Me~tele headquarters and around Higashi Betsuin.
Some live music performances are free to enjoy, while studio experiences and other activities require a paid pass or timed ticket.
From family-friendly activities to food, bonfires, and hands-on fireworks, it’s a good idea to check the conditions for each activity as you make your way around.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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