A summer in Teiyu, connected by oral dances and seaside lights
Teiyu Bon Odori
The 2026 edition of Teiyu has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/15Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year on August 15 / Every year
- Location
- Ya Sea Park Beach (Ya Sea Park)
- Area
- Kochi Prefecture・Konan City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 40 min · flight time only)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.
- Features
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Teiyu Bon Odori, handed down in Yasu Town, Konan City, is a traditional event with a history of about 400 years. Traditional dances are accompanied by floating lanterns and fireworks, bringing color to the seaside night.
About Teiyu Bon Odori
Teiyu Bon Odori is a traditional Bon Odori in Yasu Town, Konan City.
Passed down through oral tradition for about 400 years, the dances have been preserved without adding modern styles.
The 4 dances known as “Koppa,” “Kurosu,” “Miai,” and “Hanatori” have been passed down, and the event has also been designated a Kochi Prefecture Protected Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
This event offers a chance to experience, through dance, a culture that the local community has carefully passed down.
Source: 手結盆踊り - 香南市観光協会
Festival highlights
The highlight is the 4 types of Bon Odori that retain their traditional forms.
The graceful movements and distinctive footwork are said to be difficult to master without having danced from a young age. Experienced dancers and children perform together.
In addition to the dances, floating lanterns and fireworks are featured, with underwater fireworks—rare in Kochi Prefecture—bringing color to the seaside event.
Source: 令和８年度手結盆踊り - 香南市観光協会
A summer in Teiyu, connected by oral dances and seaside lights
What to expect
The 2026 program was listed as scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. with an address by the executive committee chair and Part 1 of Bon Odori, followed by floating lanterns.
After an address at 7:50 p.m., Part 2 of Bon Odori was scheduled for 8 p.m., followed by fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
The program at the venue includes Bon Odori and floating lanterns, as well as food stalls.
How to take part
The event is described as an opportunity to watch dance performances.
踊り手には熟練の踊り子と子どもたちが含まれます。
Visitors who wish to watch can enjoy traditional dances, floating lanterns, and fireworks at the venue.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Yasui Park Beach (537-90 Chigiri, Yasu-cho, Konan, Kochi).
- Train and bus
It is about a 1-minute walk from Yasu Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway Gomen-Nahari Line.
- By car
About 40 minutes by car from Kochi Station, about 25 minutes from Nankoku IC on the Kochi Expressway, and about 15 minutes from Kochi Ryoma Airport.
- Parking
Parking is limited.
In 2026, visitors are being asked to refrain from parking anywhere other than the temporary parking lots and to use public transportation.
Address 537-90 Chigiri, Yasu Town, Konan City, Kochi Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event was listed as scheduled for August 15 (Saturday), with Bon Odori and other events planned from 7 p.m. and fireworks scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m.
In case of severe weather, it was to be postponed to August 18 (Tuesday).
The 2026 event information is no longer current.
Source: 【2026年・随時更新】高知県の花火大会まとめ｜高知県内の花火大会の日時、場所、見どころ、駐車場などの情報を紹介します | ココハレ - 高知の子育て応援ウェブメディア
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Tips for your visit
The area around the venue is considered a tsunami inundation zone, so it is important to check evacuation routes and shelters before visiting.
Some parts of the venue are dark, so visitors are advised to bring a light and wear comfortable clothing.
Crowds are expected, so please use public transportation, and refrain from reserving spots for the fireworks or parking anywhere other than the temporary parking area.
Nearby attractions
Ya Sea Park, listed as the venue, is a nearby spot associated with Teiyu Bon Odori.
Nearby are coastal and scenic spots such as Teiyu Sumiyoshi Beach and Meoto-iwa, as well as the prefectural Tsukimiyama Kodomo no Mori.
All are featured in tourism information for Konan City, but distances and walking times from the festival venue are not provided.
Source: 手結盆踊り / 高知県 -【JAPAN 47 GO】
四国自動車博物館
高知県香南市野市町にある自動車とオートバイの博物館
絵金蔵
高知県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
写真：京浜にけ at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
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高知県立のいち動物公園
高知県香南市にある動物園
Origins and History of Teiyu Bon Odori
Teiyu Bon Odori has been passed down as a Bon Odori tradition with a history of about 400 years.
The dances have been passed down entirely through oral tradition. No modern dances have been added, and the traditional pieces have been preserved.
On April 1, 1979, it was designated a Kochi Prefecture Protected Intangible Folk Cultural Property and is preserved as an event of cultural value to the community.
Official information
Information about the 2026 event can be found on the Konan City Tourism Association page titled “Reiwa 8 Teiyu Bon Odori.”
It also includes postponement information in case of severe weather, precautions for the day, and the event schedule.
Teiyu Bon Odori at a Glance
Teiyu Bon Odori is a traditional Bon Odori that has been passed down for about 400 years in Yasu Town, Konan City.
The 4 traditional dances have been preserved through oral tradition, and experienced dancers and children perform them.
Floating lanterns, food stalls, and seaside fireworks are also featured, with underwater fireworks—rare in the prefecture—among the highlights.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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