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Zama Giant Kite Festival

Zama, Kanagawa

Venue: Sagami River Ground (upstream of Sagamigaoka Bridge)

May 4 – May 5, 2026

The Zama Giant Kite Festival, held May 4-5 annually, is a traditional Children's Day celebration with over 200 years of history dating back to the Bunka-Bunsei era (1804-1830). The main event features a massive kite measuring about 13m square, pulled into the sky by 100 people. Other activities include children's sumo, flea markets, and mascot photo ops.

A massive 13m square kite soaring into the sky, pulled by 100 people

Access

Shuttle bus from Sobudaimae Station (Odakyu Odawara Line)

Hours

10:00–16:00

Admission

Free

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