Sagamihara Carp Streamer Festival 2020 [Cancelled]

Kanagawa's Golden Week celebration for children

Sandra Isaka Apr 14, 2016 - 1 min read

Koi-no-bori hanging over the Sagami River.

Late Apr

Early May

Koi-no-bori hanging over the Sagami River. (Koi-no-bori hanging over the Sagami River. (Photo: Sandra Isaka))

Venue : Sagami River When : Late Apr - Early May 2020

Cancelled event

Event permanently cancelled due to issues such as aging of materials and equipments and changes in the environment of the venue in recent years.

Last updated: Jun 3, 2021

Every year during Golden Week, the city of Sagamihara celebrates Children's Day by hosting the 'Oyoge Koi-no-bori Sagamigawa' festival. Approximately 1,200 carp-shaped wind socks are strung across the Sagami River for all to enjoy. The spirited carp is a symbol of Children's Day and many are displayed in the hope that kids will grow up strong and healthy. During the festival, almost 100 food stalls are lined up to create a temporary 'street' so that visiting families can picnic under the beautiful carp streamers.

Visit the festival website to learn more.