Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Nishikigoi

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 8, 2024

1. Nishikigoi Marker

Inscription.
Koi, or specifically "Nishikigoi" in Japanese, are ornamental descendants of the common carp. Long ago, Asian farmers preferred to breed the carp with the most unique colors for viewing purposes. This selective breeding resulted in the vibrant variations of Koi we see today in water gardens throughout the world. How many different colors and patterns can you spot in the water garden?

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 28° 22.069′ N, 81° 33.025′ W. Marker is in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in Orange County. It is in Walt Disney World. It can be reached from no nearby street. Located in front of the koi pond at Epcot Center's Japan pavilion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orlando FL 32830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando

and in Central Florida.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Goju-No-To (a few steps from this marker); The Shishinden (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonsai (within shouting distance of this marker); The Torii (within shouting distance of this marker); Miniature Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); English Tea Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Eagle and the Beaver (approx. ¼ mile away); The Tale of a Whale (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Buena Vista.

Also see . . . What is a Nishikigoi? – Koi Fish History Explained and Meaning.

Excerpt: "The first Nishikigoi was produced by farmers breeding black carp (or Magoi) as a food source to survive severe winter weather conditions, the result born from this was a vibrantly colored carp with an admirable figure that stood out from the rest with it’s rare beauty. As awareness grew, many
Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 8, 2024

2. Nishikigoi Marker and nearby pond
started to appreciate Nishikigoi like a fine work of art."

(Submitted on July 10, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Nishikigoi Marker at the Japan pavilion at Epcot Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 8, 2024

3. Nishikigoi Marker at the Japan pavilion at Epcot Center

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.