Kazo Citizens' Peace Festival - Jumbo Koinobori
May 3, 2026
Tone River Riverside Green Park
Kazo, SaitamaKanto
HIGHLIGHTS
The world's largest koinobori (100m) swimming in the sky
About This Event
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.
Event Information
- Dates
- May 3, 2026
- Hours
- 10:00–15:00 (koinobori flights at 11:00 & 13:30)
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Tone River Riverside Green Park
- Location
- Kazo, Saitama
- Access
- 20 min by shuttle bus from Kazo Station (Tobu Isesaki Line)
- Date source
- Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
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