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Tokyo Tower 333 Koinobori
Shiba Park, Minato-ku, Tokyo
333 koinobori—matching Tokyo Tower's 333m height—are displayed at the front entrance as a spring tradition. An iconic urban scene combining the landmark tower with colorful carp streamers.
Tsuetate Onsen Koinobori Festival
Tsuetate, Oguni, Aso District, Kumamoto
Since 1980, about 3,500 koinobori swim above the Tsuetate River running through this hot spring town—one of the largest koinobori events in Japan. Evening illumination 19:30–21:30.
Green Echo Kasagata Koinobori Sky Festival
Kamikawa, Kanzaki District, Hyogo
At Green Echo Kasagata beneath Mt. Kasagata, about 1,000 koinobori swim 30m above the valley on four steel cables spanning a deep gorge.
Jozankei Onsen Koinobori Display
Jozankei, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Approximately 400 colorful koinobori (carp streamers) donated by local households swim above the gorge of Jozankei Onsen, marking the arrival of spring in Hokkaido.
Tokyo Skytree Town Koinobori Festival
Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo
About 1,000 koinobori fly beneath Tokyo Skytree, one of Tokyo's largest displays, including unique garden eel streamers from Sumida Aquarium.
Koinobori in the Skyscraper Valley
Kita-ku, Osaka
About 150 koinobori, including designs painted by local children, swim above the Wonder Square plaza at Umeda Sky Building — free admission.
Sadowara Kujira-nobori (Whale Streamers)
Sadowara-cho, Miyazaki, Miyazaki
Unique "whale streamers" instead of carp, originating from the Edo-period Sadowara Domain.
Fujimori Festival Kakeuma Horse Ritual
Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto
The annual festival of Fujimori Shrine, believed to be the birthplace of Tango no Sekku. The 1,200-year-old Kakeuma horse ritual features acrobatic horseback riding including calligraphy and handstands on galloping horses.
Kazo Citizens' Peace Festival - Jumbo Koinobori
Kazo, Saitama
The world's largest koinobori, measuring 100m in length and weighing 330kg, is flown by crane over the Tone River in this signature event of Kazo City.
Hamamatsu Festival
Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
A 200+ year tradition celebrating Children's Day. Giant kites bearing firstborn children's names battle in the sky at Nakatajima Sand Dunes. Evening features palace float processions.
Sabagawa River Koinagashi
Hofu, Yamaguchi
About 120 koinobori swim underwater in the Sabagawa River in Hofu, Yamaguchi—a nationally rare 'underwater koinobori' event.
Niyodogawa River Paper Koinobori
Ino, Agawa District, Kochi
About 300 paper koinobori made from Ino Town's specialty nonwoven fabric swim in the Niyodogawa River, famous for its 'Niyodo Blue' crystal-clear water.
Children's Festival 2026 in Suzu
Suzu, Ishikawa
Over 200 encouraging-message koinobori from across Japan fly above Nonoe Park in Suzu to cheer Noto's earthquake and flood recovery.
Higashiomi Giant Kite Festival
Kurimishinden-cho, Higashiomi, Shiga
A 300-year-old nationally recognized intangible folk cultural property. 150 people fly a 100-tatami mat, 700kg giant kite.
Blue Koinobori Project
Omagari, Higashimatsushima, Miyagi
A memorial project started for children lost in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. About 450 blue koinobori are raised throughout Higashimatsushima City, aiming to become a '100-year festival.'