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Yamatokoriyama Goldfish Town
culture
Yamatokoriyama Goldfish Town
大和郡山金魚の町
3.5Est. 90Yamatokoriyama, Kansai
Local Pick
Overview
Japan's goldfish capital since the 1700s, with 50 breeders, themed streets, and a castle moat display.
Since the 18th century, this castle town has been Japan's goldfish capital, shipping 58 million fish annually from roughly 50 breeders covering 60 hectares. Goldfish Street near Kintetsu Koriyama Station features tanks in every shop, goldfish-motif manholes, and flags throughout. The Goldfish Museum displays approximately 40 varieties from common to endangered, and the castle's moat doubles as an open-air goldfish display.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 大和郡山金魚の町
- Nearest station
- Horyuji Station (15 min bus)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- No reservation needed. Public area. Individual shops and restaurants within have their own policies.
Good for
Families
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