Toyohama Tai Matsuri

Festival highlights

The highlight is a papier-mâché sea bream measuring more than 10 meters in length.

Carried by young men, the giant sea bream moves through the town, swishing its tail and spreading its fins to resemble a fish swimming underwater.

Large and small sea bream appear, and visitors can enjoy a close-up view of the spirited procession as it makes its way through cheers from the crowd.

Source: 豊浜鯛まつり - Wikipedia

Toyohama’s traditional festival, with a giant sea bream parading along the coast and through town

What to expect

During the festival, young men carry a papier-mâché sea bream made from bamboo and timber through the town of Toyohama and along the coast.

In 2026, it was held on separate days in the Nakasu and Susa districts, with events taking place throughout each district.

Visitors watch the local festival, following the size and movements of the sea bream and the bearers’ progress.

How to take part

Visitors can watch the event.

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Location and access

Venue

Throughout the Nakasu and Susa districts

Address

Toyohama, Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture 470-3412

Address Toyohama, Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture 470-3412

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

In 2026, the festival was held in the Nakasu district on July 18 (Saturday) and in the Susa district on July 19 (Sunday).

The listed hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Nakasu and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Susa.

The event is listed as taking place throughout the Nakasu and Susa districts of Minamichita Town.

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Tips for your visit

The sea bream procession takes place in town and along the coast, so what you see varies depending on where you watch from.

In 2026, the event dates and times differed between the Nakasu and Susa districts, so check which district you plan to visit before setting out.

The event guidance states that the festival goes ahead in light rain and is canceled in severe weather.

Source: 豊浜鯛まつり(愛知県)の地図・アクセス情報｜ウォーカープラス

Nearby attractions

Nearby attractions listed include Toyohama Uo Hiroba, Kanko Noen Hanahiroba, Minamichita Cosmos Road, Minamichita Onsenkyo, and Morozaki Port.

Kanko Noen Hanahiroba is located in Takamid台, Toyooka, Minamichita Town, and offers seasonal flowers and fruit-picking experiences.

You can consider visiting attractions in Minamichita Town along with the festival.

Source: 観光農園花ひろば | スポット検索 | 【公式】愛知県の観光サイトAichi Now

Origins and History of Toyohama Tai Matsuri

Toyohama Tai Matsuri is said to have begun around 1885 (Meiji 18), when a papier-mâché mouse was made to add excitement to the festival.

After that, the figures changed to various animals and then to sea creatures; by the early Taisho period, they had become papier-mâché sea bream.

Today’s sea bream are made by wrapping white cotton cloth around a wooden or bamboo frame and coloring it red.

Official information

Event information is published on Aichi Now, Aichi Prefecture’s tourism website.

A related link is also provided to the Toyohama Tai Matsuri details page on the official website of the Minamichita Tourism Association.

This can be used as official information when checking the event districts, times, and transportation guidance.

Toyohama Tai Matsuri at a Glance

Toyohama Tai Matsuri is a festival in the Toyohama district of Minamichita Town, where people pray for safety at sea and a good catch, then carry a giant sea bream through the town and along the coast.

In 2026, the festival was held in the Nakasu and Susa districts on July 18 and 19.

The main highlight is the sea bream, more than 10 meters long, moving along as its tail and fins sway.