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Prefectural Natural Monument

Fish

Yotsuo Jikin Chicken

四尾の地金 · Yotsuonojikin

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Species (Native breed)
Designated on: March 29, 1958
Prefectures: Aichi
Scientific name: Carassius auratus

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Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Jikin (goldfish)

The Jikin is a goldfish variety that has been bred in Aichi Prefecture. It is known for a broad tail fin that appears split into four lobes. It carries on Japan's long goldfish tradition, which goes back to the Edo period, and is kept by dedicated breeders.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Yotsuo Jikin Chicken is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (Aichi). The Jikin is a goldfish variety that has been bred in Aichi Prefecture. It…

The Yotsuo Jikin Chicken is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Aichi.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.