Dorome Festival

Festival highlights

The main highlight is the Big Cup Drinking Contest, where men and women compete to see who can drink a large cup of local sake the fastest and most impressively.

A fishing boat parade takes place along the beach, and the stage features brass band performances, the Dorome Dance, kabuki, and more.

A distinctive feature is the program, which lets visitors enjoy fishing, local performing arts, and food all at once at a seaside venue.

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A spring festival in Akaoka, featuring the bounty of the sea and a big-cup showdown

What to expect

According to the 2026 information, the morning program was set to include registration for the Big Cup Drinking Contest, a brass band performance, candy distribution, and the Dorome Dance.

This was to be followed by greetings from the organizing committee and guests, a fishing boat parade, and kabuki performances, with the Big Cup Drinking Contest and judging results scheduled for the afternoon.

Contestants were screened after registration, and those selected were required to undergo a medical checkup.

The festival was ultimately canceled.

How to take part

According to the 2026 information, admission was free for visitors attending events at the venue.

The Big Cup Drinking Contest is not open to anyone who wishes to join. Applicants must apply themselves, be selected by the organizing committee, and undergo a medical checkup by a doctor.

Paid tickets were required to enjoy food and drinks in the tent seating area, but the 2026 festival itself was canceled.

Those wishing to enter the large-cup drinking competition were instructed to register in person at the event headquarters beside the stage between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the day.

There are 25 places in total for men and women; if there are more applicants than places, the organizing committee will select participants, who will then undergo a health check by a doctor.

The participation fee is ¥3,000 per person, but the 2026 competition was not held because the festival was canceled.

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Location and access

Venue and address

Akaoka Beach (Akaoka Town, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture)

Train and bus

It is a 5-minute walk from Akaoka Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway.

By car

16 km, approximately 30 minutes from Nankoku IC on the Kochi Expressway via Route 55.

Parking

The temporary parking lot has limited capacity, and visitors are encouraged to use public transportation.

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The festival was scheduled for April 26 (Sun), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., but was canceled due to concerns about high waves and strong winds.

The event was to go ahead in light rain. If it had to be canceled because of the weather or sea conditions on the day, the announcement was to be posted on the Konan City website by 7 a.m. that morning.

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Tips for your visit

Visitors were asked not to bring pets into the venue, except for assistance dogs. Open flames are strictly prohibited both inside the venue and on the beach.

The temporary parking lot has limited capacity, so visitors were encouraged to use public transportation.

The program may be changed or canceled depending on the weather, wave conditions, and the catch of dorome.

Nearby attractions

Tsukimiyama Children’s Forest is recommended as a place to visit near the festival site.

As a stop in the same city as the festival, it can be considered as part of a visit to nearby attractions.

Please check details of the facilities and their operating status before your visit.

Museums and art museumsKonan City

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Attractions in the same municipality. Check each attraction’s official website for travel distances from the venue and current opening information.

Official information

The official Konan City information is on the “Tosa Akaoka Dorome Festival” page of the Konan City website.

It provided information on the 2026 event decision and precautions at the venue.

Dorome Festival at a Glance

The Dorome Festival is held on the coast of Akaoka Town, Konan City, where people pray for safe fishing and a good catch and enjoy the Big Cup Drinking Contest, a fishing boat parade, and local performing arts.

The festival was scheduled for April 26 in 2026 but was canceled due to high waves and strong winds.

The venue is Akaoka Beach. Under the usual event information, admission is free, while separate conditions and fees apply to contest participation and use of the tent seating area.