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Niyodogawa River Paper Koinobori

Ino, Agawa District, Kochi

Venue: Namikawa Park (Niyodogawa Riverside)

May 3 – May 5, 2026

The Niyodogawa Paper Koinobori event in Ino Town, Kochi features about 300 koinobori made from nonwoven fabric using local Tosa washi paper-making traditions. They swim in the Niyodogawa River, renowned for Japan's clearest water known as 'Niyodo Blue.' The sight of colorful paper koinobori in the crystal-clear stream is truly one-of-a-kind. A furusato market is held at Namikawa Park, with free shuttle buses from JR Ino Station.

Paper koinobori swimming in the crystal-clear 'Niyodo Blue' river

Access

Free shuttle bus from JR Ino Station (Dosan Line), or 5 min by car

Hours

9:00–15:00

Admission

Free

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