The port town's summer festival reaches its crescendo with drumming
About this spot
The venue for 'Tomakomai Port Festival,' Tomakomai's signature summer celebration. In 2026, the festival runs August 7-9 across Chuo and Kirakira Parks, featuring drum performances, parades, and other vibrant port-town festivities. Food stalls fill the venue, attracting families from dusk through evening—a yearly spectacle. Witness the city's major summer event marking another year of port-driven prosperity.
Season & hours
Name: とまこまい港まつり
Date & time: 8/7 (Fri)–8/9 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 苫小牧市・中央公園、キラキラ公園
Food stalls
Where: 中央公園
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Traffic restrictions and parking congestion are expected during the festival. Public transportation is recommended, and early arrival is advised. Bring small change for food stalls. Sea breezes can bring cool evening temperatures, so a light jacket is helpful.
Best time to visit
Starting at 5 PM. The atmosphere is liveliest from 6 PM onward when lanterns and stall lights come alive.
Access & map
Hokkaido Tomakomai City - Chuo Park, Kirakira Park
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2026 Tomakomai Port Festival Full-Day Experience Course
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