Yutakana Umizukuri Festival (Osaka Bay Seafood Fest) 2026

Dates & time: November 14, 2026 (Sat) - November 15, 2026 (Sun) 9:30–16:30 (gates open 9:00)
cost: Free admission. Food and goods are paid separately.
Venue & access: Kishiwada Old Port Green Space (Aqua Park) / Rinku Ice Park Kishiwada venue: about 15 min walk from Nankai Kishiwada Station (city buses in Kishiwada are free on Nov 14–15)
Izumisano venue: about 5 min walk from Rinku Town Station
*No parking at either venue

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Why You Should Visit

A free public festival held at two seaside venues in Kishiwada and Izumisano alongside the 45th National Convention for Rich Seas (Osaka). The official ceremony and fish-release events are invitation-only, but anyone can come to this festival. Both venues host talk shows featuring Shingo Murakami, Ayami Nakajo and Sakana-kun, displays of Japanese eels and juvenile fish, and sales of a special Osaka Bay seafood rice bowl, plus live streams of the ceremony. The Kishiwada venue doubles as the city's 40th agriculture festival, while Izumisano lines up local food booths. A good weekend outing for families and anyone curious about Osaka Bay seafood.

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

Both venues

Award ceremony for the Osaka Bay seafood bowl grand prix
Exhibits and hands-on corners including Japanese eels and juvenile fish
Special seafood rice bowl sales
Stamp rally across venues

Kishiwada venue (with the 40th Kishiwada Agriculture Festival)

Local farm produce sales (Nov 15, from 9:30)
Food and goods booths, food trucks

Izumisano venue (at Rinku Ice Park)

Izumisano food booths
"Sanopo" 100% point-back campaign

*The ceremony (Nankai Namikiri Hall) and the sea welcome / fish release (Rinku Park) are invitation-only

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出典: 第45回全国豊かな海づくり大会公式サイト

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FAQ

Is admission free?

Yes, the festival is free and open to everyone. Food and goods are paid.

Can I attend the ceremony or the fish release?

The ceremony (Nankai Namikiri Hall) and the sea welcome / fish release (Rinku Park) are invitation-only. Both festival venues show a live stream.

Can I go by car?

Neither venue has parking. City buses in Kishiwada are free on Nov 14–15, so take the train and bus.