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Kazo Citizens' Peace Festival - Jumbo Koinobori

Kazo, Saitama

Venue: Tone River Riverside Green Park

May 3, 2026

Held annually on May 3 in Kazo City, Saitama, the highlight is the Jumbo Koinobori—a 100m-long, 330kg giant carp streamer lifted by crane to fly above the Tone River. The eyes and mouth ring alone measure 10m. The koinobori is flown twice daily (morning and afternoon), complemented by peace ceremonies, stage events, and food stalls. Kazo City is known as the 'City of Koinobori' and is famous for handcrafted carp streamers.

The world's largest koinobori (100m) swimming in the sky

Access

20 min by shuttle bus from Kazo Station (Tobu Isesaki Line)

Hours

10:00–15:00 (koinobori flights at 11:00 & 13:30)

Admission

Free

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