Yakumo Yu-yu Koinobori

八雲ゆう遊こいのぼり

Watch the colorful carp swim high in the sky

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　Koinobori or carp streamers are ubiquitous in the Japanese landscape. Koinobori are traditionally flown to celebrate Children’s Day on May 5th and back in the day, when Children’s Day was formerly known as Boys’ day, carp streamers were flown above households in hopes that the boys grow up to become strong warriors. Currently during the months April and May they are also flown over parks and rivers creating quite a spectacle for onlookers, and are quite a sight to see if you are in Japan during this season. 

 

　The Yakumo Yu-yu Koinobori is an event held in the Yakumo countryside south of central Matsue. Flown high above Hiyoshi park and the gently flowing Iugawa river, it’s a nice place to enjoy a picnic out in the sun with the carps fluttering overhead in the wind. 

 

 

Area
Matsue
Category
Festival

Basic Information

DESTINATIONS
= Things to see nearby =

Yumachi Kiln

An array of vessels that add abundance to daily life

Yuushien Garden

Promenade garden with peonies in year-round bloom

Matsue Shinjiko Onsen

Hot spring area overlooking Lake Shinji, offering views that change with the seasons
Horan-enya Memorial Hall

Matsue Horan-Enya Memorial Hall

Dedicated to one of the three biggest boat festivals in Japan

Matsue Lakeline Sightseeing Bus

Lovely local Matsue sightseeing bus
Wagashi and Matcha at Cafe Kiharu

Café Kiharu (inside Matsue History Museum)

Take a break and relax with delicious pieces of art and green tea

Shimane Art Museum

Art museum based on the concept of harmony with water, offering views of the sunset over Lake Shinji
Shichirui Port

Shichirui Port

ACTIVITIES
= Things to try nearby =

Fishing Plan w/ Lunch Included

Enjoy the seafood and fishing at a historic harbor town

Forest Therapy

Cooking Class w/ Atsuko Nishimoto from Japanese Food Conceirge

Japanese Bentos are all the trend!

E.T’s Dango Making Experience

Make dango with Japanese language teachers Emi & Etsuko

Mizuhiki Crafting with Enmusubi Mizuhiki Non

Create your own one and only Mizuhiki item!

Kimono rental around Matsue Castle

Dress up in an elegant kimono and explore the Matsue Castle townscape

Japanese Sword Experience

Rare! Special Japanese sword experience. Welcome to the world of a samurai

Samurai Souemon’s walking tour

Samurai Souemon takes you around Matsue to captivating spots off the beaten path