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Ebetsu Koinobori Festival

Hagigaoka, Ebetsu, Hokkaido

Venue: Ebetsu River Disaster Prevention Station & Ebetsu Ceramic Art Center

Apr 17 – May 12, 2026

An annual spring festival in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, now in its 22nd year. Colorful koinobori made by local elementary school students swim in the sky around the Ebetsu River Disaster Prevention Station. The event features stage performances, a lottery, and food trucks, making it a fun outing for families. Located at the confluence of the Ishikari and Chitose rivers, visitors can enjoy the wide riverbank and the arrival of spring in Hokkaido.
Handmade koinobori by children color the spring sky
Access

20 min walk from JR Ebetsu Station

Hours

Hoisting ceremony Apr 17 from 11:00; Fun events May 10 10:00–14:30

Admission

Free

KoinoboriHandmadeFamily-friendly

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