Kasukabe Giant Kite Festival

May 3 & 5, 2026

Edogawa Riverbank (downstream of Hojubana Bridge)

Nishi-Hojubana, Kasukabe, SaitamaKanto

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HIGHLIGHTS

Japan's largest kite (15m tall, 800kg) soars into the sky

About This Event

Held annually on May 3rd and 5th in Kasukabe City, Saitama, this traditional festival dates back to the Edo period. Over 100 people work together to fly Japan's largest kite—15 meters tall, 11 meters wide, and weighing about 800 kilograms—along the Edogawa River bank. The 2026 kites bear the characters for 'Gate of Laughter,' 'Spring Wind,' 'Fortune Comes,' and 'Great Sky.' The festival also features first Boys' Day celebration kite flying and creative kite competitions, attracting over 100,000 visitors annually.

Event Information

Dates: May 3 & 5, 2026
Hours: 10:00–17:00 (kite flying around 14:00)
Admission: Free viewing (reserved seats available by lottery)
Venue: Edogawa Riverbank (downstream of Hojubana Bridge)
Location: Nishi-Hojubana, Kasukabe, Saitama
Access: 15 min by shuttle bus from Minami-Sakurai Station (Tobu Urban Park Line). 25 min from Iwatsuki IC (Tohoku Expressway)
Date source: Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.