Kazo Miraikan — a cultural facility in Kazo City, Saitama, a town long celebrated as the "home of koinobori" — is currently running the "Koinobori Aquarium." The building's signature giant glass wall serves as a giant aquarium, with a diverse collection of colorful koinobori gliding gracefully through the air inside.
Koinobori Aquarium
A wide variety of koinobori — including hand-painted and original artistic designs — are on display at the facility, representing harmony within today's diverse society. From the second floor, visitors can enjoy a sweeping backdrop of the majestic Tone River and the mountain ranges of northern Kanto, creating a scene of koinobori swimming through nature.
Event Period: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – Monday, May 11, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
※ Closed on Tuesdays (open if Tuesday falls on a public holiday)
Location: Kazo Miraikan
350-1 Sotono, Kazo City, Saitama
Admission: Free
Koinobori-Making Workshop by Koishikai
On April 4th (Saturday) and 5th (Sunday), Kazo Miraikan will host a full-scale "Koinobori-Making Experience" workshop, with instruction provided by "Koishikai," a community of koinobori artists. Pre-drawn outlines are provided, making the activity approachable for both children and adults. Since the finished koinobori are made from fabric, they can also be displayed outdoors after completion.
Date: Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5, 2026
(Registration deadline: Friday, April 3)
Sessions:
- ① 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- ② 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Capacity: 15 groups per session
Location: Kazo Miraikan 1F, Regional Resource Exhibition Room
350-1 Sotono, Kazo City, Saitama
Fee: ¥3,000 per group (collected on the day)
Note: Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, as paint and dye will be used.
For registration and further details, visit the Kazo City official website.
