Kyushu
Hija River Koinobori Festa
Kadena, Nakagami District, Okinawa
Venue: Kadena Welfare Center / Hija River Estuary
Late Apr – Early May, 2026
The Hija River Koinobori Festa in Kadena, Okinawa has been held since the 1990s, featuring about 400 koinobori flying above the river estuary amid tropical mangrove scenery—a uniquely Okinawan take on the Children's Day tradition. Stage events, working vehicle displays, and food stalls make it a full day for families. Free admission. Kayak tours on the Hija River offer views of koinobori and mangroves from the water.
400 koinobori with tropical mangrove scenery—a uniquely Okinawan scene
Access
50 min by bus from Naha Bus Terminal, get off at Kadena
Hours
Viewable all day (event day 10:00–17:00)
Admission
Free
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