Koinobori Festival (held from April 11 to May 6, 2026) - Spectacular koinobori at Noma Agricultural Garden Kibiji

This year (2026), the season has come to feel the arrival of spring at Soja City's Noumaru Garden Kibiji.

The "14th Koinobori Festival" is being held from April 11 (Saturday) to May 6 (Wednesday, substitute holiday) in 2026.

I visited the site, so I will report on the situation.

Report on the "14th Koinobori Festival"

The "Koinobori Festival," which started in 2013, has become a beloved local tradition, and this year (2026) marks its 14th edition.

I visited on April 17 (Friday). With a gentle spring atmosphere, I headed to the site with anticipation.

As I drove along Prefectural Road 272, I could see colorful koinobori dancing in the distance. The moment I saw that scene, I couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" as my excitement soared.

As I got closer to the parking lot, the impact grew even stronger.

Over 70 koinobori were swimming in the sky, making it look as if the sky itself had become a canvas, vibrant and colorful.

On the day of the coverage, there was just the right amount of wind, and the koinobori were all facing the same direction as they swam in the sky. Watching the gently swaying koinobori relaxed my heart.

The view from the parking lot was truly breathtaking. The koinobori dancing against the blue sky had a scale that couldn't be captured in photos.

One of the joys is aiming for the perfect shot that appears for just a moment depending on the wind. If you're lucky, you might capture a wonderful shot of your car with the koinobori.

Please note that the display of koinobori is subject to weather conditions, and may be canceled during rain or strong winds even during the event period.

There is a reason for this...
In fact, the staff members raise the koinobori every day at 9 AM and take them down at 5 PM.

The impressive scenery of the koinobori is not left to nature, but is carefully maintained by human hands.

How to Enjoy Spring at "Noumaru Garden Kibiji"

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The facility is equipped with a direct sales shop featuring fresh agricultural products and seasonal flowers, a bakery where you can enjoy freshly baked bread, a popular cake shop with sweets, and a café and kitchen where you can relax, making it a place where families can enjoy a whole day.

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In this pleasant season, why not take a stroll around the garden while enjoying delicious treats and watching the koinobori swimming in the blue sky?

Conclusion

As a child, I enjoyed counting koinobori from the train window during spring.

However, I feel that such scenes have decreased with the passage of time.

That is why this event, where you can encounter the sight of koinobori swimming across the sky, feels precious.

I hope that this scenery will remain in the memories of many people, spark conversations, and be passed down through generations.

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