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Takitokigawa Koinobori Festival

Amenomori, Takatsuki, Nagahama, Shiga

Venue: Takitoki River embankment & Hoshu Square

Apr 29 – May 5, 2026 (main fest May 3) (est.)

The Takitoki River Koinobori Festival in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture features about 250 koinobori displayed along a 500-meter stretch of the river embankment using approximately 40 green bamboo poles. The main festival highlights include a spectacular 50-meter giant koinobori, about 30 market stalls, 5 food trucks, and a free market. The following day features the Amenomori Koinobori Marathon along the embankment. This tradition began in the late Showa era, inspired by Kochi's Shimanto River koinobori display.

50m giant koinobori with bazaar and marathon

Access

25 min walk from JR Takatsuki Station (Hokuriku Main Line)

Hours

9:00–16:00 (main festival day)

Admission

Free

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