Ebetsu Koinobori Festival
Apr 17 – May 12, 2026
Ebetsu River Disaster Prevention Station & Ebetsu Ceramic Art Center
Hagigaoka, Ebetsu, HokkaidoHokkaido
HIGHLIGHTS
Handmade koinobori by children color the spring sky
About This Event
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.
Event Information
- Dates
- Apr 17 – May 12, 2026
- Hours
- Hoisting ceremony Apr 17 from 11:00; Fun events May 10 10:00–14:30
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Ebetsu River Disaster Prevention Station & Ebetsu Ceramic Art Center
- Location
- Hagigaoka, Ebetsu, Hokkaido
- Access
- 20 min walk from JR Ebetsu Station
- Date source
- Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
Information on this page may contain errors or become outdated. Please always check the official website for the latest details before visiting.
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