Chubu
Nagasawa Koinobori Festival
Nagasawa, Takane, Hokuto City, Yamanashi
Venue: Michi-no-Eki Minami Kiyosato
Apr 5 – May 10, 2026 (main fest May 5) (est.)
The Nagasawa Koinobori Festival is held annually at Michi-no-Eki Minami Kiyosato in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Approximately 450 colorful koinobori fly above the spacious grassy plaza in the Yatsugatake highlands. The month-long display period culminates on Children's Day (May 5) with a variety of family-friendly activities including muddy obstacle courses, canoe races, and fish-catching games. Food trucks and local cuisine stalls add to the festive atmosphere.
450 koinobori at Yatsugatake foothills with muddy games
Access
10 min from Sukumarui IC (Chuo Expressway). 312 parking spaces.
Hours
Display open all day. May 5 main event from 10:00
Admission
Free
KoinoboriRoad StationHands-on Event
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