Discover Children's Day Festivals Across Japan

Approximately 400 colorful koinobori (carp streamers) donated by local households swim above the gorge of Jozankei Onsen, marking the arrival of spring in Hokkaido. *Dates based on previous year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

About 120 koinobori swim underwater in the Sabagawa River in Hofu, Yamaguchi—a nationally rare 'underwater koinobori' event. *Dates based on previous year.

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. *Dates based on previous year.

About 1,000 koinobori fly beneath Tokyo Skytree, one of Tokyo's largest displays, including unique garden eel streamers from Sumida Aquarium.

Approximately 400 colorful koinobori (carp streamers) donated by local households swim above the gorge of Jozankei Onsen, marking the arrival of spring in Hokkaido. *Dates based on previous year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

About 120 koinobori swim underwater in the Sabagawa River in Hofu, Yamaguchi—a nationally rare 'underwater koinobori' event. *Dates based on previous year.

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. *Dates based on previous year.

About 1,000 koinobori fly beneath Tokyo Skytree, one of Tokyo's largest displays, including unique garden eel streamers from Sumida Aquarium.