Reference photo from the event introduction page
“Minori no Okoku Geisei Festa” celebrates autumn in Geisei Village on November 15
The “Minori no Okoku Geisei Festa” will be held on November 15, 2026, at Ikoi-gaoka Sports Park in Geisei Village, Kochi Prefecture. The 9:45 a.m. opening will feature performances such as dances by kindergarten children. Other plans include an agricultural produce contest, stalls selling local specialties, and mochi throwing from 3:00 p.m. Visitors can enjoy the flavors of autumn in Geisei Village while exploring the activities around the park.
- Venue
- Ikoi-gaoka Sports Park, Geisei Village, Kochi Prefecture
- Admission & participation
- Please check official announcements for admission requirements.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Start with the children’s performances, then explore activities at each venue
The festival opens with a ceremony starting at 9:45 a.m., featuring performances such as dances by kindergarten children. If you want to see the morning performances, plan around this time. Deciding which activities to visit afterwards can help you map out your day.
The gymnasium will host an agricultural produce contest and a Health and Welfare Festival. Both events take place in the same building, making it easy to visit the produce contest or stop by the Health and Welfare Festival. Use the two events listed in the programme to choose what interests you.
The Densho-kan will host the Densho-kan Festival, while “Geisei Friend Park” is planned for the martial arts hall. The programme does not provide details or times for these individual activities, so you may want to choose where to stop based on their names. Events are also planned in venues other than the gymnasium, so deciding in advance what you want to see can help you plan your route.
The festival takes place at one sports park, but activities are spread across the gymnasium, Densho-kan, martial arts hall and Mura no Ie parking lot. Rather than treating the venue as one undivided space, check where the activities you want to see are being held before planning your visit. You can choose what to focus on based on your interests, whether that is the performances, the produce contest or activities at the different venues.
Local specialty stalls and afternoon mochi throwing
Stalls selling local specialties, run by JA and the Chamber of Commerce, will be set up in the Mura no Ie parking lot. The event is also described as a chance to enjoy the flavors of autumn unique to Geisei Village, making local food another highlight to look out for between activities. You can plan to visit the stalls along with the events at the other venues.
The programme mentions stalls selling local specialties and the flavors of autumn unique to Geisei Village, but does not list individual products. Rather than counting on a particular item, look forward to seeing what is available at the stalls on the day. The stalls are in the Mura no Ie parking lot, so be sure to distinguish them from activities at other venues, such as the gymnasium, when planning your visit.
The annual mochi throwing, starting at 3:00 p.m., is a useful marker for planning the afternoon. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 9:45 a.m., so you can use these two times to work out how to combine the activities and stalls you want to visit. Since not all individual event times are listed, plan around the confirmed start times and decide which stops to prioritise.
The venue is about 10 minutes by car from Wajiki Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway. No walking time from the station is provided, so this estimate is useful if you plan to travel by car. Knowing the date, the two start times and the activities at each venue in advance will make it easier to plan a visit around your interests, including the autumn flavours and mochi throwing.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official titleみのりの王国芸西フェスタ
| Dates | 2026-11-15 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Ikoi-gaoka Sports Park, Geisei Village, Kochi Prefecture |
| Admission and participation | Check the official information |
| Address |
- Organiser
- 芸西フェスタ実行委員会
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & TICKETS
Official website & tickets
Official event websitewww.vill.geisei.kochi.jpACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
What to decide before your visit
- 01
Plan around the morning performances
The opening ceremony starts at 9:45 a.m. and features performances such as dances by kindergarten children.
- 02
Choose which venues to visit
Activities and stalls are planned at the gymnasium, Densho-kan, martial arts hall and Mura no Ie parking lot. Check where the activities you want to see are taking place when planning your visit.
- 03
Check your journey from the station
The venue is about 10 minutes by car from Wajiki Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway.
Detailed access info
About 10 minutes by car from Wajiki Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway. Walking time has not been confirmed.
Ikoi-gaoka Sports Park, Geisei Village, Kochi Prefecture
Google Maps search result for the venue name. Please also check official sources for the address, specific hall/room, and entrance location.
BEFORE YOU GO
Good to know before you go
Is there an admission fee or a fee to take part in individual activities?
The information published for this event does not mention an admission fee or fees for individual activities, so it is not possible to confirm whether admission is free. Please check with the Geisei Festa Organising Committee before attending (0887-33-2114).