Gujo Honzome Carp Streamer Cold-Water River Rinsing (Kanzarashi)

About this event

Held in Hachiman-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, "Gujo Honzome Koinobori Kanzarashi" is a winter tradition of Gujo Hachiman. In this event, colorful carp streamers (koinobori) dyed using the traditional Gujo Honzome technique undergo cold-water washing (kanzarashi) in the clear, freezing currents of the Yoshida River and Kodara River. Public viewings of the kanzarashi process and an enchanting illumination are also held, providing a precious opportunity to experience Gujo Hachiman's beautiful nature and traditional culture simultaneously. Watanabe Dyehouse preserves the genuine indigo dyeing (sho-aizome) technique passed down for over 400 years since the Edo period and sells koinobori carefully hand-dyed, whose warmth and beauty are highly praised as "Japan Blue." This event offers a special experience merging culture and nature, allowing visitors not only to appreciate the vivid coloring and individuality of Gujo Honzome carp streamers up close, but also to encounter their manufacturing process.

Venue

Sogi Sui Spring

Honmachi, Hachiman-cho, Gujo, Gifu 501-4216