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Asanogawa Koi-nagashi

Higashiyama, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa

Venue: Asano River (Ume-no-hashi to Asanogawa Ohashi)

May 4, 2026 (est.)

The Asanogawa Koi-nagashi is a nationally unique event in Kanazawa City where koinobori are floated inside the Asano River rather than flying in the sky. Reminiscent of the famous yuzen-nagashi (kimono dye washing) tradition, 150-200 koinobori swim in the river's current between Ume-no-hashi and Asanogawa Ohashi bridges. Set near the atmospheric Higashi Chaya geisha district, this event creates a distinctly Kanazawa-style celebration of Children's Day that draws visitors and photographers from across Japan.

Koinobori swimming inside the river (nationally unique)

Access

10 min by bus from JR Kanazawa Station to Hashiba-cho, then 3 min walk

Hours

10:00–15:00

Admission

Free

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