Hija River Koinobori Festa
Late Apr – Early May, 2026Est. from last year
Kadena Welfare Center / Hija River Estuary
Kadena, Nakagami District, OkinawaKyushu
HIGHLIGHTS
400 koinobori with tropical mangrove scenery—a uniquely Okinawan scene
About This Event
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.
Event Information
- Dates
- Late Apr – Early May, 2026Est. from last year
- Hours
- Viewable all day (event day 10:00–17:00)
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Kadena Welfare Center / Hija River Estuary
- Location
- Kadena, Nakagami District, Okinawa
- Access
- 50 min by bus from Naha Bus Terminal, get off at Kadena
- 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Information on this page may contain errors or become outdated.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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