An autumn food festival celebrating the port’s lively atmosphere and Tomakomai’s hokki clams
Tomakomai Fishing Port Hokki Festival
The 2026 edition of Tomakomai Fishing Port Hokki Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/18Ended
- Season / frequency
- Autumn / Every year
- Location
- West Port fishing district of Tomakomai Port
- Area
- Hokkaido・Tomakomai City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · 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
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
An autumn event celebrating Tomakomai’s specialty hokki clams, with port-town dishes and fresh seafood sold directly.
About Tomakomai Fishing Port Hokki Festival
The Tomakomai Fishing Port Hokki Festival is a food event that brings visitors closer to hokki clams, a Tomakomai specialty, and the fishing industry of this port town.
Stakeholders in fisheries, port development, tourism, and community development work together to foster interaction between producers and residents and attract visitors.
The festival is held along the quay at Tomakomai West Port as a place to showcase local food culture and the appeal of the fishing industry.
Source: 苫小牧漁港ホッキまつり｜北海道苫小牧市
Festival highlights
Highlights include a variety of dishes made with surf clams and fresh seafood sold directly at the fishing port.
Enjoy local specialties at the venue, including hokki clam curry, hokki clam rice, hokki clam ramen, and Tarumae Hamana-be made with seafood.
There is also a direct-sales area where you can buy fresh hokki clams and seasonal seafood, offering a glimpse of the port’s lively atmosphere and Tomakomai’s fisheries.
Source: 苫小牧漁港ホッキまつり｜イベント｜【公式】北海道の観光・旅行情報サイト HOKKAIDO LOVE!
An autumn food festival celebrating the port’s lively atmosphere and Tomakomai’s hokki clams
What to expect
At the venue, you can enjoy dishes made with hokki clams and other seafood, and buy fresh hokki clams and seasonal seafood at the fishing port’s direct-sales area.
The event offers more than just a meal: you can take in the sight of fresh seafood displayed along the port’s quay while learning about Tomakomai’s fisheries and food culture.
It is a food event that captures the character of a port town, with food served and sold for visitors to enjoy.
How to take part
This event invites visitors to the port venue to sample surf clam and seafood dishes and buy fresh surf clams and seafood.
Visitors can enjoy food and shopping while learning about the local fishing industry and food culture.
No information indicates that advance registration is required to attend.
At the venue, visitors can enjoy dishes made with surf clams and other seafood, including surf clam curry, surf clam rice, surf clam ramen, and Tarumae Hamnabe.
There is also an on-site market selling fresh surf clams and seasonal seafood.
Visitors come to the venue to eat and shop; no information is provided on how to sign up for individual competitions or activities.
Location and access
- Venue and address
West Port fishing district of Tomakomai Port (1-1-13 Shiomicho, Tomakomai, Hokkaido)
- Train and bus
About 15 minutes by bus from JR Tomakomai Station.
- By car
It is about 25 minutes from the Tomakomai-Higashi IC on the Dōō Expressway.
- Parking
1,000 spaces, free of charge.
Parking at the venue is limited, so carpooling and using public transport are encouraged.
Address 1-1-13 Shiomicho, Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the event was announced as scheduled for October 18 (Sun).
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with surf clam and seafood sales and an on-site market.
This one-day event at the port in autumn offers food and seafood shopping.
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Tips for your visit
If you’re arriving by car, parking at the venue is limited, so carpooling is recommended where possible.
Public transportation is also recommended; the bus ride from JR Tomakomai Station to the venue takes about 15 minutes.
This event features food and seafood for sale, so please visit between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., during event hours.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include the Tomakomai City Museum, Tomakomai Onsen, Tarumaezan Shrine, Yufutsu Museum, and Lake Utonai.
Alongside the food experience at the port, visitors interested in Tomakomai’s cultural facilities, nature, or local history can also choose places to visit nearby.
Check each facility’s operating status and conditions of use before visiting.
樽前山神社
北海道苫小牧市にある神社
苫小牧市美術博物館
北海道苫小牧市にある博物館、美術館
Origins and History of Tomakomai Fishing Port Hokki Festival
The Tomakomai Fishing Port Hokki Festival has continued as an event that showcases hokki clams, the shellfish of Tomakomai City, and highlights the appeal of its fisheries and port.
It has aimed to revitalize the town by making use of its port through interaction between fishers and residents, encouraging consumption, and attracting visitors.
The event brings together local industry and food culture through hokki clam dishes and direct sales.
Official information
The official Tomakomai City information provides the event date, hours, venue, and parking details.
For inquiries, contact the Tomakomai Fishing Port Hokki Festival Organizing Committee (Tomakomai Fisheries Cooperative Association) at 0144-35-0111.
Tomakomai Fishing Port Hokki Festival at a Glance
The Tomakomai Fishing Port Hokki Festival is a food event at the port where you can enjoy hokki clam dishes and fresh seafood sold directly.
In 2026, it will be held on October 18 at the West Port fishing district of Tomakomai Port, where you can sample the food and experience the region’s fisheries and food culture.
Free parking is available, but spaces are limited, so it’s best to plan how you’ll get there.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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