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Swim! Koinobori-kun
Ido-cho, Kumano, Mie
About 250 koinobori swim in the sea breeze along Shichiri-mihama Beach on the World Heritage Kumano Kodo route, a unique seaside event since 1984.
Kure Portopia Park Koinobori
Tenno-Ohama, Kure, Hiroshima
About 100 koinobori dance in the sea breeze from the Seto Inland Sea at Kure Portopia Park in Hiroshima. The park also features children's play equipment.
Inawashiro Herb Garden Rapeseed & Koinobori
Inawashiro, Yama District, Fukushima
Koinobori fly above rapeseed flower fields at Inawashiro Herb Garden with Mt. Bandai as a backdrop—a stunning Fukushima spring scene.
Katsuo-nobori River Crossing
Saga, Kuroshio Town, Hata, Kochi
In bonito-fishing Kuroshio Town, unique 'katsuo-nobori' (bonito streamers up to 5m) swim across the Iyoki River alongside traditional koinobori.
Ikiiki Yamada Koinobori Festival
Nagaoka, Katori, Chiba
About 200 koinobori swim above Tachibana Weir in a lush, hilly park surrounded by satoyama countryside.
Japan Toy Museum Tango Seasonal Doll Exhibition
Nakainuno, Kōdera, Himeji, Hyogo
An exhibition exploring regional seasonal dolls for Tango and other festivals, showcasing the evolution of warrior dolls and armor from the late Edo to Showa periods.
Tokyo Midtown Koinobori Gallery
Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
An art event where 101 original koinobori designed by artists and designers from around the world swim through the greenery of Midtown Garden.
Setagaya Ward Koinobori Display
Ikejiri, Setagaya, Tokyo
A 30-year tradition where about 128 donated koinobori fly at 7 parks across Setagaya Ward.
Aoki River Koinobori
Takisanji-cho, Okazaki, Aichi
Selected as one of Okazaki's 100 Scenic Views. About 80 koinobori dance above the upper Aoki River.
Koi Koi Koi Festival
Takada-machi, Miyama, Fukuoka
Celebrate children's growth under 250 koinobori. Sketching contest, cardboard maze, and stage events.
Nasu Heartful Farm Rapeseed Flowers and Koinobori
Nasu, Tochigi
A springtime spectacle at Nasu Highlands where colorful koinobori fly over a 4-hectare rapeseed flower field.
Kurase River Koinobori
Saijo, Ehime
Carp streamers fly across the Kurase Gorge in Tanbara, Saijo — a secluded Shikoku spot along the Kurase River. *Dates based on last year.
Ryujinkyo Koinobori Festival
Keganomachi, Hitachiota, Ibaraki
About 1,000 koinobori are displayed around the Ryujin Great Suspension Bridge, one of the largest koinobori events in northern Kanto. The lush green gorge and colorful streamers create a magnificent landscape.
Kanna Koinobori Festival
Manba, Kanna Town, Tano, Gunma
About 800 koinobori are strung across the Kanna River gorge, one of Kanto's most famous koinobori spots with stunning mountain scenery.
Hinogawa River Koinobori
Ebino, Kofu Town, Hino, Tottori
An annual event co-hosted by the local fishing association and Kofu Town. Koinobori are displayed between two bridges over the Hino River.