A Tomakomai summer festival featuring food stalls and a varied stage program
Tomakomai Port Festival
The 2026 edition of Tomakomai Port Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/07 〜 2026/08/09Ended
- Season / frequency
- Summer (usually around August) / Every year
- Location
- Chuo Park, Kirakira Park
- 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
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free admission
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A traditional summer event in Tomakomai, featuring food stalls, stage events, and activities at the port.
About Tomakomai Port Festival
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: PiaCarrot (トーク · 投稿記録) File:とまこまい港まつり 市民踊り.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Tomakomai Port Festival is a traditional summer event held every year in Tomakomai City.
More than 100 food stalls and food booths line the area around Chuo Park, bringing a festive atmosphere to the city center.
Related events are also held at various locations around the city, and the festival is a popular way to enjoy summer in the port town of Tomakomai.
Festival highlights
More than 100 food stalls set up at Chuo Park, where you can enjoy the festival atmosphere while browsing the food booths.
The special stage hosts a varied program, including music shows, comedy acts, and character shows.
Related activities are also held at Kirakira Park in the West Port District of Tomakomai Port, featuring rides, water play, and treasure hunts.
A Tomakomai summer festival featuring food stalls and a varied stage program
What to expect
At the festival, you can visit the food stalls and food booths at Chuo Park and watch music shows and live performances on the special stage.
The related “Minato Adventure Plaza” offers activities themed around “play, create, and explore.”
At the port-town setting of Kirakira Park, visitors can enjoy rides, water play, and treasure hunts.
How to take part
The stage events are planned as entertainment that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Food stalls and food booths are set up at the venues, where visitors can enjoy the festival.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Chuo Park (2-3 Wakakusa-cho, Tomakomai, Hokkaido) and Kirakira Park (3-1 Irifune-cho, Tomakomai, Hokkaido).
- Train and bus
It is about a 15-minute walk from JR Tomakomai Station to Chuo Park.
Address 2-3 Wakakusa-cho, Tomakomai, Hokkaido (Chuo Park) / 3-1 Irifune-cho, Tomakomai, Hokkaido (Kirakira Park)
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
In 2026, the event was scheduled to run from August 7 to August 9.
August 7 (Fri): 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; August 8 (Sat): 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; August 9 (Sun): 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Related activities are also held at Kirakira Park, with Chuo Park as the main venue.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
According to the 2026 information, the event hours vary by day: it starts at 12 p.m. on August 7 and at 10 a.m. on August 8 and the 9th.
The main venue, Chuo Park, and Kirakira Park, which hosts related events, are in different locations, so it’s a good idea to check where the event you want to see is being held before you go.
Admission is listed as free.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include the Tomakomai City Museum, Tarumae Shrine, Lake Utonai, and the Yufutsu Museum.
For places to visit near the venues alongside the festival, you can choose from Tomakomai’s cultural facilities and places to enjoy nature.
Please check the opening status of each facility and detailed directions individually before your visit.
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Official information
The Tomakomai City tourism information page is provided as a link to official information.
For the latest information about the event and venues, check the information provided by Tomakomai City.
Tomakomai Port Festival at a Glance
The Tomakomai Port Festival is a summer festival in Tomakomai centered around food stalls at Chuo Park and a varied stage program.
At Kirakira Park, the “Minato Adventure Plaza” also takes place, featuring activities such as rides, water play, and treasure hunts.
This event brings together food stalls, stage performances, and hands-on activities at the port.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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