【Kuroshio Town】 T-Shirt Art Exhibition (1st – 6th)
☆About 1000 T-shirts will be displayed on the beautiful sandy beach.
Dates: 1st (Fri) – 6th (Wed) 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Sand Beach Art Museum (Irino Beach, Kuroshio Town, Kochi Prefecture)
Website: https://www.town.kuroshio.lg.jp/pb/cont/sangyo-event/541
【Muroto City】 Muroto Marche(2nd – 3rd)
☆If you’re going to Muroto City during Golden Week, check out this event!
You might win a prize!
*Shuttle bus service planned (between Umi no Eki Toromu and Cape Muroto)
Dates: 2nd (Sat) – 3rd (Sun), 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Umi no Eki Toromu Lawn Area
Website:https://www.city.muroto.kochi.jp/pages/page3511.php
【Kochi City】 Johaku’s Golden Week 2026(2nd – 5th)
☆Kids can enjoy various activities such as trying on samurai armor, a shuriken throwing range, and workshops using Tosa wood and Tosa washi paper, allowing them to learn while playing! There will also be a market featuring products from Kochi Prefecture and food trucks.
Dates: May 2nd (Sat) – May 5th (Tue) 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Kochi Castle History Museum
Website: https://www.kochi-johaku.jp/9002/
【Nankoku City】 Rekimin Day (3rd)
☆Rekimin is Kochi Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore.
Free admission on the day. Enjoy quizzes, workshops, exhibits, and historical sites.
Date: 3rd (Sun) 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Kochi Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore
Website: https://www.kochi-rekimin.jp/news/article_433.html
【Kuroshio Town】Seaside Barefoot Marathon National Tournament (3rd)
☆A unique marathon where participants run barefoot on the sandy beach.
Date: 3rd (Sun)
Location: Irino Beach, Kuroshio Town
Website:https://www.town.kuroshio.lg.jp/pb/cont/kyouiku-syogai/7559
【Ino Town】 Niyodo River Paper Carp Streamers (3rd-5th)
☆Enjoy gourmet food and activities too! A regular Golden Week event.
*Free shuttle service
Date: 3rd (Sun) – 5th (Tue) 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Under the Niyodo River Bridge
Website: https://www.inofan.jp/information/event/n4841
【Nankoku City】 Gomennasai Festival (10th)
☆This event is named after the place name “Gomen-machi” (meaning “I’m sorry”) in Nangoku City. It’s an event where people loudly shout “I’m sorry!” There are also gourmet food stalls, sweets stalls, and festival stalls.
Date: 10th (Sun) 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Gokayama Park
Website: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYEwrXGD8I-/
【Kochi City】 Harimaya Marche (10th)
☆About 30 shops selling bento boxes, bread, sweets, handmade goods, and more in the wooden Harimaya shopping street.
Date: 10th (Sun) 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Harimayabashi Shopping Street
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harimaya_marche/
【Kochi City】Chosokabe Festival (10th)
☆There was a samurai procession and a demonstration of matchlock guns, making you feel like a samurai yourself.
There was also a mochi (rice cake) throwing event and local gourmet food.
Date:10th(Sun)10:00am – 4:15pm
Location: Wakamiya Hachimangu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosokabe1539/
【Nakatosa Town】Bonito Festival (15th – 31st)
☆During the event period, there will be special limited-time bonito dishes. Be sure to try the fresh bonito in Nakatosa Town, a fishing town!
Dates: 15th (Fri) – 31st (Sun)
Location: Kure Taishomachi Market
Website: https://nakatosa.jp/event/katsuo-matsuri35/
【Kochi City】Oyatsu Shrine 2026 (16th・17th)
☆About 120 shops will gather! A popular event at Yamauchi Shrine where you can enjoy a variety of sweets, coffee, and handmade goods.
Date: 16th (Sat) 10:00am – 9:00pm / 17th(Sun)10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Yamauchi Shirine
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/oyatsu.jinjya/
【Kochi City】Katsurahama Sakamoto Ryoma Statue Birthday Festival (24th)
☆The statue of Ryoma Sakamoto was erected on May 27, 1928. To commemorate its 98th anniversary this year, a variety of events will be held, including a large-scale sketch contest, waka poetry performances, Yosakoi dance, and booths from long-established confectionery manufacturers.
Date: 24th (Sun) 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Katsurahama Park
HP: https://katsurahama-park.com/event/sakamotoryoumazou_98th_seitansai/
【Konan City】Marine Festival YASU2026 (24th)
☆There will be 19 stores including experience booths and food trucks, and the Konan City Mermaid Contest live stage will take place.
Date: 24th (Sun) 10:00am – 4:00 pm
Location: Yasea Park
HP: https://kounan-navi.com/event/20260524marin/
【Kochi City】The 189th Anniversary of Itagaki Taisuke’s Birth (30th)
☆ He was a Japanese leader who worked for freedom and democracy in Japan.
A special photo exhibition, Taiko performances, and rare Itagaki 100-yen banknotes as change for purchases over 1,000 yen will also be featured.
Date: 30th (Sat) 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Tenjinbashi Shopping Arcade
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXvjno4k116/