【Muroto City】Muroto Cape Lighthouse Festival (1st,2nd)
☆Visitors can explore the lighthouse interior—normally closed to the public—and enjoy food stalls and live shows. Free shuttle buses operate only on November 2, mainly from the parking lots at Skyline Observatory and “Sea Station Toromu”, as the cape area near the Nakaoka Shintarō Statue tends to be crowded. Enjoy stunning ocean views and the maritime spirit of Muroto!
Date : 1st(Sat), 5:00pm~, 2nd(Sun), 10:00am~
Location : Cape Muroto Lighthouse and its surroundings
Website : https://x.gd/QrwF2
【Kochi City】Kochi Manga Festival 2025 “Mansai” (1st,2nd)
☆Voice actors Jun Fukuyama (the voice of Koro-sensei in Assassination Classroom) and Tomokazu Sugita (the voice of Gintoki Sakata in Gintama) will appear, alongside manga creators showcasing live drawing. Enjoy cosplay rallies, interactive art booths, and merchandise stalls. This is your chance to explore Kōchi’s vibrant manga & anime culture!
Date : 1st(Sat), 2nd(Sun) 10:00am～4:00pm
Location : Kochi City Culture Plaza CUL-PORT
Website : https://mansai.org/
【Konan City】The Autumn Grand Festival (1st)
☆Visitors can witness powerful yet graceful traditional performances passed down through generations. The festival features shishimai (lion dance) and bojutsu (stick-fighting ritual), both performed as sacred offerings to the gods. The rhythmic clash of wooden staves and the vivid movements of the lion dancers create a dramatic, spiritual atmosphere that captures the essence of Japan’s local autumn festivals.
Dates : 1st(Sat) 16:00pm~
Location : Tateyama Shrine
Website : https://www.instagram.com/p/DQL6mFckSLO
【Kochi City】Tosa Traditional Arts Festival (2nd)
☆It celebrates the rich folklore of Kochi Prefecture with a vivid showcase of local performing arts—from Kagura rituals and lion dances to sword dances and folk music. Held in the heart of Kochi City, performances take place on outdoor stages, through lively parades along shopping arcades, and in hands-on workshops where visitors can try instruments, crafts, and even traditional attire. Whether you’re a culture enthusiast or simply curious, this festival invites you to experience the living heritage of Tosa in a vibrant setting.
Date : 2nd(Sun) 10:30am~5:00pm
Location : Marunouchi Green Space and its Surroundings
Brochure : https://www.pref.kochi.lg.jp/doc/2025091000065/file_contents/file_20251027115533_1.pdf