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Noheji Spring Festival Koinobori
Noheji Town, Kamikita, Aomori
About 150 koinobori swim above Atago Park alongside cherry blossoms, with panoramic views of Mutsu Bay from the hilltop observatory.
Mabi Koinobori Festival
Yata, Mabi-cho, Kurashiki, Okayama
About 200 koinobori fly at 'Mabi Beautiful Forest' in Kurashiki, Okayama. Main event on May 5 with stage performances and food stalls.
Yakumo Yu-yu Koinobori
Hiyoshi, Yakumo, Matsue City, Shimane
A spring tradition in Yakumo where many koinobori swim above the Iu River at Hiyoshi Shinsui Park, with an opening celebration event.
Morinosato Koinobori Festival
Morinosato, Atsugi, Kanagawa
About 200 koinobori swim on 170m ropes above Hyotan Pond, with giant card games and mini steam train rides on the main event day.
Zaimokuiwa Park Koinobori Display
Obara, Shiroishi, Miyagi
About 800 koinobori swim above the Shiroishi River with the Natural Monument 'Zaimokuiwa' (Timber Rock) as backdrop, started as a symbol of earthquake recovery.
Anan Kamotani Koi Festival
Kamo-cho, Anan, Tokushima
About 300 koinobori swim above the Naka River. The main event features boat tours, bamboo craft workshops, and mochi throwing.
Himenosawa Park Azalea & Koinobori Festival
Izusan, Atami, Shizuoka
About 60,000 azaleas and 150 koinobori in a park selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Urban Parks.
Sakuranuma Park Koinobori Display
Gonohe, Sannohe District, Aomori
Carp streamers of all sizes decorate Sakuranuma Park in Gonohe Town, hung by the local 'Sakuranuma Preservation Society' to pray for children's healthy growth.
Iogawa River Koinobori
Yoshinogawa, Tokushima
Koinobori stretch from Mt. Kouma across the Iogawa River in Kawashima, Yoshinogawa — a pastoral spring scene by the rice paddies. *Dates based on last year.
Nashiki Park Cherry Blossoms and Koinobori
Jumonji-machi, Yokote, Akita
About 80 koinobori swim above the pond alongside 70 cherry trees in this spring attraction in Yokote, Akita. Evening bonbori illumination.
Kasugai Tofu Memorial Hall May Doll Exhibition
Matsukawado-cho, Kasugai, Aichi
A special exhibition at Kasugai's Tofu Memorial Hall featuring May dolls and clay dolls from the Meiji to Heisei eras, introducing the history of Tango no Sekku.
Odagawa River Crossing Koinobori
Yoshii, Yoshii-cho, Ibara, Okayama
About 50 koinobori cross the Oda River in Ibara City, visible from National Route 313.
Tonami Tulip Fair Koinobori
Tonami, Toyama
One of Japan's largest tulip events with 300 varieties and 3 million tulips, featuring koinobori during Golden Week.
Koi Koi Festival
Toyokura-cho, Kasai, Hyogo
About 200 koinobori swim above flower gardens at Hyogo Prefectural Flower Center. Enjoy the colorful combination of seasonal flowers and koinobori.
Hija River Koinobori Festa
Kadena, Nakagami District, Okinawa
About 400 koinobori fly above the Hija River estuary in Kadena, Okinawa, with mangrove scenery as a tropical backdrop.