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Tsuetate Onsen Koinobori Festival
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Tsuetate Onsen Koinobori Festival

Mar 28 – Apr 23, 2026

Tsuetate Onsen Town (along the Tsuetate River)

Tsuetate, Oguni, Aso District, KumamotoKyushu

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HIGHLIGHTS

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

About This Event

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.

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Event Information

Dates
Mar 28 – Apr 23, 2026
Hours
Viewable all day
Admission
Free
Venue
Tsuetate Onsen Town (along the Tsuetate River)
Location
Tsuetate, Oguni, Aso District, Kumamoto
Access
90 min by bus from JR Aso Station, or 30 min by car from Hita IC
Date source
Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.

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