Japan Fairy Tale Festival Jumbo Koinobori
May 5, 2026
Kusu River Riverbed & Mishima Park
Kusu, Kusu District, OitaKyushu
HIGHLIGHTS
A 55m blue koinobori and a 60m walk-through koinobori for children
About This Event
The Japan Fairy Tale Festival in Kusu Town, Oita has been held since 1950, honoring children's author Takehiko Kurushima ('Japan's Andersen'). Highlights include a 55m giant blue koinobori, a 60m 'crawl-through black koinobori,' and a 30m 'red koinobori.' Activities include costume parades, puppet shows, and children's events at the Kusu River riverbed and Mishima Park.
Event Information
- Dates
- May 5, 2026
- Hours
- 10:00–16:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Kusu River Riverbed & Mishima Park
- Location
- Kusu, Kusu District, Oita
- Access
- 10 min walk from JR Bungo-Mori Station (Kudai Main Line)
- Date source
- Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
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