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Noritake Garden Koinobori
Noritake-Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
A spring tradition at Noritake Garden where about 50 colorful koinobori swim between the iconic six-chimney monument.
Miike Coal Mine Mikawa Shaft Koinobori
Nishiminato-machi, Omuta, Fukuoka
Over 100 koinobori fly at the UNESCO World Heritage Miike Coal Mine's Mikawa Shaft ruins.
Koinobori Niukawa River Crossing
Kudoyama, Ito District, Wakayama
About 100 koinobori cross the 110m-wide Niukawa River at the foot of World Heritage Koyasan in Kudoyama Town, a tradition since 1985.
Nagasawa Koinobori Festival
Nagasawa, Takane, Hokuto City, Yamanashi
About 450 koinobori fly above Michi-no-Eki Minami Kiyosato in the Yatsugatake highlands. Children's Day features muddy obstacle courses and family activities.
Ichinomiya Honmachi Shopping Street Koinobori Festival
Honmachi, Ichinomiya, Aichi
About 700 koinobori decorate Ichinomiya's Honmachi shopping street, including citizen donations and kindergartners' handmade works.
Furusato Onga River Koinobori Festival
Nakama, Nakama, Fukuoka
30 poles, 13m high, span 300m along the Onga River with about 150 koinobori.
Semata Koinobori
Ichihara, Chiba
About 120 koinobori fly over the Murata River in Semata, Ichihara — spanning between Kimigawa, Semata and Shin-Semata bridges.
Takasegawa Koinobori Display
Takase, Yamagata City, Yamagata
Over 300 koinobori are strung on wires spanning 800 meters along the Takase River, creating a stunning display alongside cherry blossoms.
Aridagawa River Koinobori
Arida, Wakayama
About 150 carp streamers on 55 poles swim above the Aridagawa River at Furusato no Kawa Park in Arida City, Wakayama.
Shakadogawa River Koinobori (Sukagawa)
Sukagawa, Fukushima
A 30+ year-old program by Sukagawa City: for about a month around Children's Day, carp streamers fly above the Shakadogawa River running through downtown. *Dates based on last year.
Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Blossom Festival Koinobori
Tachibana, Kitakami, Iwate
Colorful koinobori swim above the Kitakami River at Tenshochi, one of Michinoku's three great cherry blossom spots. The combination of cherry blossoms and carp streamers is an iconic spring scene.
Kamogawa River Koinobori
Kamo, Niigata
About 500 koinobori swim across 150m above the Kamogawa River in Kamo City, Niigata, a tradition since 1989. Enjoy alongside snow camellias at nearby Kamoyama Park.
Nihogawa River Koinobori
Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi
About 100 koinobori swim over the Nihogawa River in Niho, Yamaguchi City — a locally beloved spring tradition. *Dates based on last year.
Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park Tango no Sekku Exhibition
Shimokanugi, Numazu, Shizuoka
May dolls and handmade hanging decorations displayed at the West Annex of Numazu Imperial Villa, with large koinobori on the lawn.
Yokoze Koinobori Festival
Yokoze Town, Chichibu, Saitama
About 180 koinobori swim on 4 wire ropes above the Yokoze River, with Mt. Buko as a stunning backdrop.