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Tsuetate Onsen Koinobori Festival

Tsuetate, Oguni, Aso District, Kumamoto

Venue: Tsuetate Onsen Town (along the Tsuetate River)

Mar 28 – Apr 23, 2026

The Tsuetate Onsen Koinobori Festival in Oguni Town, Kumamoto has been running since 1980, pioneering the concept of koinobori displays in hot spring towns. About 3,500 koinobori are displayed above the Tsuetate River, making it one of Japan's largest. Visitors can enjoy the sight of countless koinobori while soaking in the hot springs. Located on the Kumamoto-Oita border near popular Kurokawa Onsen.

A breathtaking sight of 3,500 koinobori filling the sky above the hot spring town

Access

90 min by bus from JR Aso Station, or 30 min by car from Hita IC

Hours

Viewable all day

Admission

Free

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