Swim! Koinobori-kun
Late Apr – May 5, 2026Est. from last year
Shichiri-mihama Beach (near Shishi-iwa Rock)
Ido-cho, Kumano, MieKansai
HIGHLIGHTS
250 koinobori flying along the World Heritage Shichiri-mihama coastline
About This Event
Since 1984, 'Swim! Koinobori-kun' has displayed about 250 koinobori along the Shichiri-mihama Beach in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, part of the World Heritage Kumano Kodo route. With the natural monument Shishi-iwa (Lion Rock) as a backdrop, koinobori dancing in Pacific Ocean breezes offer a uniquely liberating seaside experience. Run by local youth group 'Minna no Koinobori no Kai.'
Event Information
- Dates
- Late Apr – May 5, 2026Est. from last year
- Hours
- Viewable all day
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Shichiri-mihama Beach (near Shishi-iwa Rock)
- Location
- Ido-cho, Kumano, Mie
- Access
- 10 min walk from JR Kumano-shi Station (Kisei Main Line)
- Date source
- Based on last year's scheduleWe will update once officially announced.
*The dates shown are estimates based on the previous year.
Information on this page may contain errors or become outdated.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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