COMING SOONHokkaido
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
20 min walk from JR Ebetsu Station
Hoisting ceremony Apr 17 from 11:00; Fun events May 10 10:00–14:30
KoinoboriHandmadeFamily-friendly