Zama Giant Kite Festival
May 4 – May 5, 2026
Sagami River Ground (upstream of Sagamigaoka Bridge)
Zama, KanagawaKanto
HIGHLIGHTS
A massive 13m square kite soaring into the sky, pulled by 100 people
About This Event
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.
Event Information
- Dates
- May 4 – May 5, 2026
- Hours
- 10:00–16:00
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Sagami River Ground (upstream of Sagamigaoka Bridge)
- Location
- Zama, Kanagawa
- Access
- Shuttle bus from Sobudaimae Station (Odakyu Odawara Line)
- Date source
- Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
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