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Refuel With Tosa's Ocean Bounty - Savor Skipjack Tuna and Local Fish

About this spot

A roadside rest area located within Tosa Shimizu City, serving as a hub for local cuisine with fresh seafood and processed products reflecting the character of a fishing town. Here you can experience Tosa Shimizu's unique food culture, including the specialty "sodakatsuobushi" (skipjack bonito) and locally-made skipjack tuna products available nowhere else. The dining area offers set meals and rice bowls featuring local fish reflecting the harbor town's unique character. Close to Shimizu Port, the venue for the fireworks festival, it's a convenient spot where you can refuel and search for local souvenirs all at once. In the evening, many locals stop by, creating a lively atmosphere as you spend a relaxed pre-fireworks moment.

Fireworks details

Name: 市民祭あしずりまつり納涼花火大会

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 20:00–20:40

Venue: 土佐清水市・清水港(鹿島周辺)

Shells: approx. 7,000

2026年8月1日(土)20時から40分間にわたって繰り広げられる、市民祭あしずりまつり納涼花火大会です。清水港の鹿島周辺から打ち上げられる約7,000発は、土佐清水市の夏の夜を彩る地域を代表する花火大会で、港に集まった地元の人々と一緒に楽しむ温かな雰囲気も魅力のひとつです。太平洋に開けた清水港の広い夜空に次々と大輪が開き、港の水面に光が反射する様子は海辺の花火大会ならではの美しさ。山々に囲まれた内陸とは異なる、潮の香りと波音の中で楽しむ40分間のフィナーレは、四国最南端の夏の旅の締めくくりにふさわしい光景です。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は大会主催者・土佐清水市の公式発表で必ず確認してください。終了後は周辺の道路が混み合うため、すぐに移動するよりも港でしばらく余韻を楽しんでから帰路に就くのがおすすめです。帰りの駐車場や宿泊先へのルートは事前に確認しておきましょう。

Food stalls

Hours: approx. 15:30–20:40

Where: 土佐清水市・清水港（鹿島）周辺会場

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: shimizu-kankou.com

Tips

Business hours vary by facility, so check the official website in advance. The evening of the fireworks festival is expected to be crowded; arriving early is recommended. The Shimizu Port fireworks venue (around Shikajima) is about 5-10 minutes by car. If buying souvenirs, load them in the vehicle before heading to the viewing area.