Sanjo Kite Battle

Sanjo Kite Battle

Event Overview

During the Edo period, the fighting between samurai and blacksmith children was considered to be the beginning, and developed into a kite fight between adults. The aerial battle between the six-corner kites of the warrior emaki and the other's kite threads are performed in the sky.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Sanjo Disaster Prevention Station (Mizubering Sanjo)
  • Address:   
  • 167-1 in the city of Jōsu, Niigata
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Yensanjo Station → 5 minutes by car
  • Car Access:   
2km 5 minutes from Sanjanyan IC on Hokuriku Road via National Route 8
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0256-34-5605 (Sanjō City Economic Department Sales Strategy Office)
  • Parking Number:   
300 units/free

Event Period

  • June 6, 2026 (Saturday) - June 7, 2026 (Sunday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Sports


Sanjō Dai Kite-Flying Day

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