Kochi – July 26 Konan City Minakoi Port Festival Fireworks

Access

The area around the venue is expected to be extremely crowded, so visitors are encouraged to use public transportation and the free shuttle buses.

Getting there by train
The nearest station is Noichi Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway Gomen-Nahari Line. From Noichi Station, the venue is approximately 10 minutes away by taxi.

Using the shuttle buses
Free shuttle buses will run from Noichi Fureai Center and Yasu Station (Yasui Park) to the venue. In particular, visitors arriving by car can avoid congestion by parking at one of the temporary lots near these shuttle bus stops and transferring to a shuttle bus.

Getting there by car and parking
Under normal conditions, the venue is approximately 10 minutes by car from the Nangoku IC on the Kochi Expressway and approximately 5 minutes from the Kochi Ryoma Airport IC. However, significant traffic congestion is expected on the day of the event.

The following locations will be available as temporary parking areas. There are approximately 1,000 parking spaces in total, and parking is free.

• Temporary parking near the venue: South side of Yoshikawa Fishing Port, riverbed west of Tennenshoku Theater, and the Yoshikawa Elementary School grounds (unavailable in case of rain).
• Parking near shuttle bus stops:
  • Around Noichi Fureai Center (approximately 300 spaces).
  • Fujiguran Noichi rooftop parking lot (parking is prohibited anywhere other than the rooftop).
  • Konan City Hall main building.
  • Yasui Park paid parking lot (approximately 400 spaces; free parking tickets will be distributed when boarding the shuttle bus).

Traffic restrictions
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue. Particular caution is needed before and after the fireworks, on roads leading to the temporary parking areas, and around shuttle bus boarding and drop-off points, where pedestrians and vehicles are likely to gather.

Be careful not to miss the last train home
The fireworks are scheduled to finish at approximately 21:25, but it may take time to leave the venue or use the shuttle buses. If you plan to use public transportation, we strongly recommend checking the last train schedule in advance.

Reserved Seating and Tickets

For the 2026 20th Konan City Minakoi Port Festival Fireworks, we could not confirm any official announcement that reserved seating will be available. It appears that reserved seating has not generally been offered in previous years. Please check the official Konan City website and other sources for the latest information.

Lesser-Known Viewing Spots

Here are several recommended spots for anyone who would like to avoid the crowds and enjoy the fireworks at a more relaxed pace.

1. Kochi Airport Green Plaza / Around Kochi Airport
   This park near Kochi Airport is a unique spot where you can watch planes take off and land alongside the fireworks. Although it is some distance from the launch site, you can enjoy the spectacular display in a relatively relaxed setting. It is also recommended for families with children.

2. Monobe River embankment area
   Located west of Yoshikawa Fishing Port, the Monobe River embankment area is a little farther from the launch site, but offers an unobstructed view and a comparatively peaceful place to watch the fireworks. It is ideal for anyone who wants to spread out a leisure sheet and wait for the display at a leisurely pace.

3. Yasui Park (around Roadside Station Yasu)
   The area around Yasui Park, some distance from the venue, is also known as a place where the fireworks can be viewed. Since it is also a shuttle bus stop, one option is to drive there, take the shuttle bus to enjoy the festival atmosphere at the main venue, and then watch the fireworks from a quieter spot farther away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Will there be food stalls at the venue?
A. Yes. Around Tennenshoku Market, the venue will feature approximately 15 vendors at the “Delicious Food Market” and approximately 80 street-stall vendors. The festival begins at 15:30 in the afternoon, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy a variety of food.

Q. Is parking available?
A. Approximately 1,000 free temporary parking spaces will be available around the venue and near the shuttle bus stops. However, the area around the venue is expected to be extremely congested, so visitors are encouraged to use parking near shuttle bus stops such as Noichi Fureai Center and Yasui Park, then take the free shuttle bus to the venue.

Q. Could the fireworks be canceled?
A. The event will go ahead in light rain, but in severe weather, only the fireworks will be held the following week on 2026年8月2日(日). Information about cancellation or postponement is scheduled to be announced on the official Konan City website and elsewhere by the day before the event.