Celebrate Children’s Day 2025 in the heart of Tokyo with a sky full of color at Tokyo Tower, where the annual display of 333 koinobori carp streamers (鯉のぼり) brings festive cheer to the city skyline. As part of Japan’s Golden Week celebrations, this beloved tradition turns the area around the 333-meter-tall tower into a mosaic of vibrant colors with 333 carp-shaped windsocks, fluttering proudly in the spring breeze. The display starts in late April and runs through May 5th, symbolizing hope, strength, and the healthy growth of children across Japan. It’s become a yearly highlight at Tokyo Tower, drawing families, photographers, and visitors from all over to admire the spectacular sight of these colorful banners swaying against the backdrop of Tokyo’s iconic red structure.

Adding a unique modern twist, the tower also features a striking six-meter-long “sanma-nobori” (さんまのぼり) windsock shaped like a Pacific saury, swimming alongside the many carp. This symbolic addition honors the resilience and recovery of Japan’s Tohoku region, commemorating the years since the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Whether you plan to visit the observation deck or simply take in the sweeping views from ground level, Tokyo Tower’s koinobori offer a way to mark Children’s Day in Tokyo with a little bit of lighthearted fun!

東京タワー春の恒例企画2025年: 333匹の「鯉のぼり」と「さんまのぼり」