Aikawa River Koinobori Swimming
Mar 19 – May 6, 2026
Aikawa Riverside Park Area
Tarui, Fuwa District, GifuChubu
HIGHLIGHTS
Rare triple composition: snow-capped Mt. Ibuki, cherry blossoms, and koinobori
About This Event
About 350 koinobori swim above the Aikawa River in Tarui, Gifu from mid-March through early May. This spot offers a rare triple view of snow-capped Mt. Ibuki, cherry blossom-lined riverbanks, and colorful koinobori, attracting photographers and tourists. Just a 5-minute walk from JR Tarui Station, the town was historically a post station on the Nakasendo road.
Event Information
- Dates
- Mar 19 – May 6, 2026
- Hours
- Viewable all day
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Aikawa Riverside Park Area
- Location
- Tarui, Fuwa District, Gifu
- Access
- 5 min walk from JR Tarui Station (Tokaido Main Line)
- Date source
- Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
Information on this page may contain errors or become outdated. Please always check the official website for the latest details before visiting.
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