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Katsuo-nobori River Crossing

Saga, Kuroshio Town, Hata, Kochi

Venue: Iyoki River at Sakaori Riverside Park

Apr 25 – May 10, 2026 (est.)

Kuroshio Town in Kochi Prefecture is nationally famous for its bonito pole-and-line fishing. In a unique local twist on Children's Day traditions, the town replaces traditional koinobori with 'katsuo-nobori' — bonito-shaped streamers up to 5 meters long — that swim across the Iyoki River. Started in 2001, this one-of-a-kind event features about 60 bonito and carp streamers strung across the river, creating a spectacle that perfectly embodies the fishing town's identity and can only be seen here in all of Japan.

Japan's only 'bonito streamers' (up to 5m)

Access

15 min walk from Tosa-Saga Station (Tosa Kuroshio Railway)

Hours

Open all day for viewing

Admission

Free

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