Niyodogawa River Paper Koinobori
May 3 – May 5, 2026Est. from last year
Namikawa Park (Niyodogawa Riverside)
Ino, Agawa District, KochiShikoku
HIGHLIGHTS
Paper koinobori swimming in the crystal-clear 'Niyodo Blue' river
About This Event
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.
Event Information
- Dates
- May 3 – May 5, 2026Est. from last year
- Hours
- 9:00–15:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Namikawa Park (Niyodogawa Riverside)
- Location
- Ino, Agawa District, Kochi
- Access
- Free shuttle bus from JR Ino Station (Dosan Line), or 5 min by car
- 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Information on this page may contain errors or become outdated.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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