Ryujinkyo Koinobori Festival
Apr 26 – May 11, 2026
Ryujin Great Suspension Bridge
Keganomachi, Hitachiota, IbarakiKanto
HIGHLIGHTS
Spectacular view of 1,000 koinobori with the Ryujin Great Suspension Bridge
About This Event
The Ryujin Great Suspension Bridge in Hitachiota, Ibaraki is a 375m pedestrian bridge that hosts the annual Ryujinkyo Koinobori Festival around Golden Week. About 500 koinobori are displayed in two rows above the Ryujin Dam lake, with another 500 around the bridge area, coloring the fresh green gorge. On Children's Day (May 5), bridge crossing is free for junior high school students and younger.
Event Information
- Dates
- Apr 26 – May 11, 2026
- Hours
- 8:30–17:00
- Admission
- Adults ¥320, Children ¥210 (bridge crossing fee)
- Venue
- Ryujin Great Suspension Bridge
- Location
- Keganomachi, Hitachiota, Ibaraki
- Access
- 40 min by bus from JR Hitachiota Station (Suigun Line), get off at Ryujin Ohtsuribashi Iriguchi
- Date source
- Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
Information on this page may contain errors or become outdated.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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