Love this place and the staff! Fish are amazing, all sizes and prices. Fish healthy and water clear. Everything we have purchased from here has been free of any health issues and is doing well in our ponds. There is a fish for all price ranges as well and some uncommon goldfish. Staff knows what they are doing and gives good feedback re: any questions.
Kohaku Koi for Sale
Kohaku are the foundation of Japanese koi, first developed in Niigata over a century ago. Their white base with vivid beni (red plates) set the standard for judging all koi fish. They symbolize success, purity, and balance, qualities valued in ponds worldwide. Hand-selected in Japan, each fish is photographed individually so you know exactly what you’ll receive.
This collection includes traditional Kohaku alongside Doitsu Kohaku, Tancho Kohaku, and Ginrin Kohaku for more choice. Whether you’re searching for Japanese koi fish for sale as a show prospect or as a garden centerpiece, Kohaku remain one of the most rewarding varieties to own.
How to choose a great Kohaku
- Crisp, balanced pattern with clean kiwa (edges).
- Even layering and strong, symmetrical body shape.
- Bright, blemish-free skin that reflects light well.
- Red plates that contrast cleanly against pure white ground.
Breeders Specializing in Kohaku Koi:
- Dainichi
- Hoshikin
- Matsue
- Murata
- Sakai
- Momotaro
- and more
Step up to show-grade Kohaku. Shop ChampKoi now.
Looking beyond Kohaku? Browse all Japanese koi for sale to see every variety we have in stock.
What defines a high-quality Kohaku?
Choose snow-white skin, rich beni (red plates), and a balanced pattern with crisp kiwa (edges). Favor a strong frame, straight backbone, and clean fins. Avoid yellowing, wandering plates, or breaks in pattern.
What size Kohaku should I choose?
New ponds do well with 6 to 10 inch fish; established systems can support larger sizes. Pick size for your timeline: smaller to watch develop, larger for instant impact. Ensure filtration handles adult growth of 24 to 30 inches over time.
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2026FALL-048 Ginrin Kohaku
2 yr 50 cmMale
Vendor:Regular price $1,800Regular price$1,800Sale price $1,800Fall Harvest · Ships from Nov 17 (Quarantine Completion Date November 17, 2026)
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2026FALL-189 · Koi A Kohaku
2 yr 59 cmFemale
Vendor:$1,800.00Fall Harvest · Ships from Dec 1 (Quarantine Completion Date December 1, 2026)
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2026FALL-079 Kohaku
2 yr 52 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $2,000Regular price$2,000Sale price $2,000Fall Harvest · Ships from Nov 17 (Quarantine Completion Date November 17, 2026)
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26J-009 Ginrin Kohaku
3 yr 55 cmFemale
Vendor:$1,120 savingsRegular price $2,080Regular price$3,200Sale price $2,080Sale -
26K-021 Tancho Kohaku
2 yr 59 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $2,100Regular price$2,800Sale price $2,100Sold -
26B-004 Ginrin Kohaku
2 yr 48 cmMale
Vendor:$560 savingsRegular price $2,240Regular price$2,800Sale price $2,240Sale -
26A-048 Ginrin Kohaku
3 yr 58 cmMale
Vendor:Regular price $2,240Regular price$2,800Sale price $2,240Sold -
2026FALL-208 · Koi A Kohaku
2 yr 42 cmFemale
Vendor:$2,400.00Fall Harvest · Ships from Dec 1 (Quarantine Completion Date December 1, 2026)
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2026FALL-210 · Koi B Ginrin Tancho Kohaku
2 yr 47 cmFemale
Vendor:$2,400.00Fall Harvest · Ships from Dec 1 (Quarantine Completion Date December 1, 2026)
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26B-113 Ginrin Kohaku
2 yr 48 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $2,400Regular price$3,200Sale price $2,400Sold -
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2026FALL-007 Ginrin Kohaku
2 yr 47 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $2,400Regular price$2,400Sale price $2,400 -
2026FALL-047 Ginrin Kohaku
2 yr 50 cmMale
Vendor:Regular price $2,400Regular price$2,400Sale price $2,400Sold -
2026FALL-111 Kohaku
2 yr 50 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $2,400Regular price$2,400Sale price $2,400Fall Harvest · Ships from Nov 17 (Quarantine Completion Date November 17, 2026)
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2026FALL-112 Kohaku
2 yr 50 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $2,400Regular price$2,400Sale price $2,400Fall Harvest · Ships from Nov 17 (Quarantine Completion Date November 17, 2026)
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2026FALL-213 Ginrin Tancho Kohaku
2 yr 38 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $2,400Regular price$2,400Sale price $2,400Sold -
2026FALL-061 Tancho Kohaku
3 yr 57 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $2,800Regular price$2,800Sale price $2,800Sold -
2026FALL-087 Doitsu Kohaku
3 yr 55 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $2,800Regular price$2,800Sale price $2,800Sold -
25F-016 Ginrin Kohaku
3 yr 58 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $2,880Regular price$4,800Sale price $2,880Sold -
26F-006 Ginrin Kohaku
2 yr 48 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $3,040Regular price$3,800Sale price $3,040Sold -
2026FALL-232 Ginrin Tancho Kohaku
2 yr 52 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $3,200Regular price$3,200Sale price $3,200Fall Harvest · Ships from Dec 1 (Quarantine Completion Date December 1, 2026)
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25F-014 Kohaku
2 yr 58 cmFemale
Vendor:$960 savingsRegular price $3,840Regular price$4,800Sale price $3,840Sale -
26A-027 Kohaku
3 yr 62 cmFemale
Vendor:$1,770 savingsRegular price $4,030Regular price$5,800Sale price $4,030Sale -
2026FALL-173 Kohaku
2 yr 59 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $4,200Regular price$4,200Sale price $4,200Fall Harvest · Ships from Dec 1 (Quarantine Completion Date December 1, 2026)
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26H-030 Ginrin Kohaku
3 yr 60 cmFemale
Vendor:$3,120 savingsRegular price $4,680Regular price$7,800Sale price $4,680Sale -
2026FALL-229 Tancho Kohaku
2 yr 55 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $4,800Regular price$4,800Sale price $4,800Fall Harvest · Ships from Dec 1 (Quarantine Completion Date December 1, 2026)
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26K-031 Kohaku
2 yr 58 cmFemale
Vendor:$1,560 savingsRegular price $6,240Regular price$7,800Sale price $6,240Sale -
26D-014 Kohaku
2 yr 61 cmFemale
Vendor:$2,125 savingsRegular price $6,375Regular price$8,500Sale price $6,375Sale -
2026FALL-136 Tancho Kohaku
3 yr 61 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $6,800Regular price$6,800Sale price $6,800Fall Harvest · Ships from Dec 1 (Quarantine Completion Date December 1, 2026)
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2026FALL-137 Kohaku
3 yr 60 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $6,800Regular price$6,800Sale price $6,800Fall Harvest · Ships from Dec 1 (Quarantine Completion Date December 1, 2026)
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2026FALL-182 Ginrin Kohaku
3 yr 65 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $6,800Regular price$6,800Sale price $6,800Fall Harvest · Ships from Dec 1 (Quarantine Completion Date December 1, 2026)
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26K-005 Kohaku
2 yr 54 cmFemale
Vendor:$2,450 savingsRegular price $7,350Regular price$9,800Sale price $7,350Sale -
26A-025 Kohaku
3 yr 65 cmFemale
Vendor:$4,200 savingsRegular price $7,800Regular price$12,000Sale price $7,800Sale -
26L-008 Kohaku
3 yr 73 cmFemale
Vendor:Regular price $15,000Regular price$15,000Sale price $15,000
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What Koi Keepers Say After Delivery
- Lara Alkoraishi
- Nancy Guntly
Always a pleasure to go to Champion Nishikigoi to pick up koi food for our koi pond. The staff is friendly and helpful. They always load the heavy bags of koi food in my car.
- Dekun Wang
I live in Long Island New York. I’ve been buying from Champion for many years and the quality of the koi has always been exceptional and better each year. I have no problem relying on Champion from across the country as my reliable supplier.
- CyndiRick Nicholson
Always positive and professional they treat you like family always answer your questions and gove you good solutions
- Gus Ho
I can easily find the food I need and the price is super competitive .. 👍👍
- Rohan Ramnarine
Beautiful fish. Arrived on the date requested, well packaged and healthy.
- Noah Twitchell
Excellent selection of high-quality imported Japanese koi. Everyone at the shop is friendly, knowledgeable, and patient, which makes the experience even better. The owner, Tom, is highly respected among serious koi enthusiasts across the country, and for good reason. His expertise and dedication to the hobby are evident in the quality of the fish and the service provided. Highly recommend!
- Ivy Rittenhouse
This company is my go to for Koi; I am very pleased with the beauty of their Koi and the delivery. They all have come in healthy and ready to eat.
- Tony Ngo
We have been shopping at Champion Koi for over 20 years and have had a wonderful experience as local customers with Tom and his family. We highly recommend purchasing from Champion Koi, as you can do so with 100% confidence in receiving the best support and quality products. It is especially worth mentioning their super friendly staff!
- Ryan Quint
Ordered some supplies and koi from their website thankyou
- Maytham Hadratey
Great fish fast shipping and great packaging
Tom is very nice person and very friendly and I wold love to buy more fish from him.
Over all Champion Nishikigoi is a wonderful company and very trustworthy. - Mechelle Vierra
Always nice & friendly beautiful Koi fish 🐟
- Morgan French
These koi are so beautiful even more beautiful than the photos and videos if you can believe it! Big, thick healthy koi! I'm so please with every koi I've purchased!
- Eric O
My review comes with a bad experience turned immensely positive by the hard working staff at Champion Nishikigoi. I had spent a number of weeks debating on, and finally ordering a Showa upwards of 1k as the jewel of my collection. After purchasing the fish, I was notified that the fish was not in the pond and that it was possible that it was purchased in person earlier that day or that the listing had been updated without the initial listing having been removed. This was extremely disappointing to me. However, the team at Champion Koi personally reached out and the owner made recommendations for replacement. They provided me with a discount on the replacement fish, but more importantly, they actually listened to my concerns and my dismay at the experience. Champion Koi made real observable change as a response updating their website to include a warning about this very rare occurrence and making a guarantee of a 10% credit for anyone who would have a similar experience. It is extremely rare to find a business that cares enough to make actual change based on a customer experience and show that they actually care about their customers. They have certainly earned my business and they should definitely have yours!
- c'yanna Thornton
Noy was extremely helpful and eliminated all my concerns/worries about ordering online considering I don't live close(Ohio). My gorgeous fish came looking exactly what I was expecting exceeding expectations! I'll definitely be ordering again.