The 82nd Inukai Donko Fishing Tournament

The Donko Fishing Tournament in Inukai Town, which began in 1929 (Showa 4), now marks its 82nd edition this year and has become widely known as the town of Donko.
This year’s event includes attractions designed to delight the children, who are the stars of the day.
Please join us for a Donko Fishing Tournament full of fun.

Date and Time
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Donko fishing registration starts / 8:30–10:30 Registration location / Tournament venue entrance

Location
Downstream of Inukai Ohashi Bridge (National Route 10 side)
Kuhara, Inukai Town, Bungo-Ono City

Entry Fee
500 yen per participant
Bait included (first time only; additional bait 200 yen)
Participation prize / child patch (for elementary school children and younger)
* Fishing gear sets are available for rent (fee applies)
* Payment of the entry fee grants access to the Treasure Hunt (for elementary school children and younger), weighing and judging for the Donko Fishing Tournament, and the fun prize lottery.

Prizes
Many prizes including 1st–3rd place, biggest fish award, and special awards

Schedule
■ 11:00–11:30 Treasure Hunt
Children will be divided into three groups (under elementary school age; grades 1–3; grades 4–6).
■ 12:00–13:00 Weigh-in and judging registration
■ 13:15 (planned) Results announcement and awards
■ 13:30–14:00 Prize lottery with luxurious prizes

Other Events
■ Food stalls 9:00–
Plenty of delicious food.
■ Exciting Fishing 10:30–
Fun even for very young children.
Participation fee 200 yen

Additional Information
Event will proceed in light rain.
* Even if the weather is fine on the day, the event will be canceled if the river is swollen.
For safety, do not enter the water above knee level.
Wear a life jacket when playing in the river.
Young children must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.
Event Inquiries
Bungo-Ono City Inukai Branch Office Phone: 097-578-1111

Access to central Bungo-Ono City
About a 3-hour drive from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture
About a 2-hour drive from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About a 1 hour 20 minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture

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