Toyooka Tsuiyama Port Crab Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include sales and displays of seafood, especially Tsuiyama crab, and activities featuring crab dishes.

In 2026, 500 servings each of crab rice porridge and seko-gani crab soup will be offered free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. A seko-gani crab giveaway rock-paper-scissors contest is also planned.

Past regular events have included a crab auction, a Heike naval forces taiko drum performance, and an area where visitors can touch crabs.

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A port festival celebrating the bounty of Tsuiyama’s sea and seasonal crab

What to expect

At the venue, you can enjoy sales and displays and kids’ events while sampling crab dishes and soups.

In 2026, free crab rice porridge and seko-gani crab soup will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a rock-paper-scissors contest is also planned.

Nearby, a port-guided walk led by a local guide also visits the fishing port’s auction area and landmarks and historic sites in the Seto district.

How to take part

Activities for visitors to enjoy are planned, including a merchandise exhibition and sale and children’s events.

The Port Guide Walk is limited to the first 20 participants and requires advance registration.

Participation requirements for the festival as a whole, and whether you can join each activity on the day, vary by activity. Please check the information provided before taking part.

To join the Port Guide Walk, apply to the Toyooka Tourism Association by phone, fax, or email.

The walk is limited to the first 20 participants, and the participation fee is 500 yen.

The application deadline is listed as November 20 (Friday), but applications will close once the limit is reached.

Location and access

Venue and address

Former site of Toyooka Municipal Kosei Elementary School (57 Seto, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture)

Train and bus

Take the Zentan Bus bound for Hiyoriyama and get off at Tsuiyama.

By car

Set your car navigation system to “Kojima Quay (Kojima, Toyooka City)” or “Kehinohama Beach (Kehi, Toyooka City).”

Parking

Parking is available at Tsuiyama Port Kojima Quay and the temporary Kehinohama parking lot.

Free shuttle buses run from each parking lot to the venue.

Address 57 Seto, Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture

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Dates and season

In 2026, the event will be held on November 28 (Saturday) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A decision on cancellation or changes to the program due to severe weather or other circumstances is expected to be made 3 days before the event.

The event is usually held in late February, but the 2026 event date is November.

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Tips for your visit

In 2026, crab rice porridge and Seko crab soup will each be available to the first 500 visitors, so please arrive early if you would like some.

The Port Guide Walk is limited to the first 20 participants, and registration will close once the limit is reached.

A decision on cancellation or changes due to severe weather or other conditions will be made 3 days in advance, so check the event status before setting out.

Nearby attractions

Tourist attractions around Tsuiyama Port include Hiyoriyama Coast, Kinosaki Marine World, Kehi Beach, Hyogo Prefectural Maruyamagawa Park, and Kinosaki Onsen.

In the Seto district near the festival venue, a port-guided walk also takes visitors to local landmarks and historic sites.

When visiting the area, check how these places are situated in relation to the festival and review each facility’s visitor information.

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Official information

The Toyooka Tourism Association has published the 2026 event details.

Information is provided on the date and time, venue, parking, shuttle buses, public transportation, and contacts.

The contacts are the Toyooka Tourism Association and the Toyooka Minato Tourism Association.

Toyooka Tsuiyama Port Crab Festival at a Glance

The Toyooka Tsuiyama Port Crab Festival is an event in Toyooka where visitors can enjoy Tsuiyama crab and seafood from the port.

In 2026, it will be held at the former site of Toyooka Municipal Kosei Elementary School on November 28, with sales and displays, kids’ events, and free crab rice porridge and seko-gani crab soup planned.

Free shuttle buses will run from the parking area, and advance registration is required for the port-guided walk.