【Konan City】 New Year’s visit to Katori Shrine 2026(1st)
☆A New Year’s shrine visit event that everyone from children to adults can enjoy, with warm food stalls and a giant karuta game.
Date: 1st(Wen) 9:00am～3:00pm
Location: Katori Shrine
Website:https://kounan-navi.com/event/katori2026/
【Nankoku City】New Year Festival (1st-5th)
☆Join the “Fruit & Buffet” for all-you-can-eat fruit and cake!
There will also be strawberry picking and New Year’s limited pancakes at the cafe.
Dates:1st(Thu)～5th(Mon)
Location: Nishijimaengeidanchi
Website:https://www.nishijima.or.jp/news/2025/10/%e6%96%b0%e6%98%a5%e3%81%af%e3%80%8c%e3%81%84%e3%81%a1%e3%81%94%e3%82%ab%e3%83%95%e3%82%a7%e3%80%8d%e3%81%ae%e3%83%a1%e3%83%8b%e3%83%a5%e3%83%bc%e3%81%8c%e5%a4%89%e6%9b%b4%e3%81%a8%e3%81%aa%e3%82%8a/
【Kochi City】 New Year’s Visit to the Museum (2nd-3rd)
☆Celebrate the New Year with special events, interactive activities, and food trucks.
You can also enjoy traditional Japanese New Year’s games.
Dates: 2nd (Fri)～3rd (Sat) 10:00am～3:00pm
Location: Kochi Castle History Museum
Website:https://www.kochi-johaku.jp/program/8680/
【Konan City】Noichi Zoo New Year’s 2026 (2nd-3rd)
☆New Year’s presents for the first 500 visitors！celebratory rice cakes or sweets.
The zodiac sign for 2026 is the horse. So you can learn about horses.
Dates: 2nd(Fri)～3rd(Sat)9:30am～
Location: Noichi Zoo
Website:https://noichizoo.or.jp/event/entry-1529.html
【Kochi City】Kochi Sweet Potato Expo 2026 (9th-12th)
☆ Enjoy sweet potato foods and sweets from all over Japan at this popular gourmet event.*Limited seating available.
Dates: 9th (Fri) ～ 12th (Mon) 10:00am～5:15pm *Admission: ¥500 (advance), ¥600 (same-day).
Location: Daio Shinyo Omachi Multipurpose Square
Website:https://www.sunsuntv.co.jp/event/kochi-oimo2026/
【Kochi City】Yosakoi Kochi Yoinomai (10th-1st Feb.)
☆Enjoy the Tosa Kochi culture of “Yosakoi” in the shopping district at night!
Dates: 10th(Sat)～1st Feb.(Sun) ※Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays→5:00pm～7:30pm ※Weekdays→6:00pm～7:30pm
Location: Hirome Market entrance, Ohashi-dori Shopping Street
Website: https://doppuri.kochi-tabi.jp/yoinomai/
【Nakoku City】Comedy Stage (11th)
☆In addition to comedy performances by popular comedians, enjoy a Yosakoi dance performance and gourmet food.
Date: 11th(Sun) 10:00am～3:00pm
Location: Kaiyodo Space Factory Nankoku Parking Lot
Website: https://monobegawa.com/monobest/events/2448/
【Kochi City】 Yosakoi Kochi Cultural Festival Pre-Event (18th)
☆A pre-event of the Yosakoi Kochi Cultural Festival, which will be held across Kochi Prefecture from October 25 to December 6, 2026. Experts in Kochi’s food culture, Yosakoi dance, and traditional performing arts will share the appeal of these traditions.
Date: 18th(Sun), 11:00am～4:00pm
Location: AEON Mall Kochi (South Court, Central Court, etc.)
Website: https://kochi-aeonmall.com/news/event/4627
【Sakawa Town】 Sakawa Jichichi milk Festival(24th)
☆A festival where you can enjoy fresh locally produced Jichichi milk. Around 40 stalls will be featured, with a shuttle bus service available.
Dates: 24th(Sat) 10:00am～3:00pm
Location: Makinosanno Michinoeki・Sakawa
Website:https://sakawa-kankou.jp/event/97