Kodama Koi Farm - Limited Time -Ginrin Showa

What Makes Ginrin Showa So Special?

Ginrin Showa (pronounced geen-rin show-ah) is a dazzling and highly sought-after variety of koi that combines bold, tri-color patterns with the sparkling brilliance of reflective scales known as ginrin. This fusion creates a koi that embodies power, grace, and brilliance, captivating the eye from every angle.

Unlike standard Showa, the Ginrin variation adds a shimmering, jewel-like finish to an already dramatic palette of red (hi), black (sumi), and white (shiroji).

Look for:

• A strong and vibrant balance of red, black, and white—the hallmark of true Showa beauty

• Deep, lacquer-like sumi that contrasts boldly against crisp white and fiery red

• Bright, uniform ginrin scales that glisten like diamonds across the body

• A dynamic pattern that flows from head to tail, creating movement and presence in the water

The Ginrin Showa’s beauty is not just in its colors, but in how those colors shine and shift with light and time. As the koi matures, both its sumi and ginrin can deepen, revealing layers of depth and transformation.

A well-bred Ginrin Showa is more than a fish, it’s a masterpiece in motion. It captures strength and serenity, tradition and innovation, all in a single, shimmering silhouette.