Request a Koi 2025 | Japan Fall Koi Harvest

Every fall, our owner Tom Lai travels to Japan during the main harvest season to personally select koi from the best breeders. With over 25 years of experience and as an official judge at koi shows in Japan and America, Tom knows how to find truly special koi. This year, he wants to find the koi you’ve always dreamed of owning.

With our “Request a Koi” service, you can ask Tom to find a koi that fits exactly what you’re looking for. Whether you want a specific type, pattern, or size, Tom’s experience will help you get the perfect koi.

Don’t miss this chance to have an expert personally select your koi during our Fall Harvest trip. Trust Tom Lai to bring you a koi you’ll love.

Make a Request

Meet the Breeders

Every koi in our collection begins its journey in the hands of Japan’s most respected breeders. Get to know the passionate masters behind each bloodline — their legacy, their farms, and their dedication to raising world-class Nishikigoi.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does shipping cost?

As soon as you add koi to your cart, our system groups them into the fewest oxygen-filled boxes to keep them safe and your cost low. Enter your address at checkout and you'll see the exact rate before you pay (most orders fall between $55 - $250). Since we never mark up shipping, we'll automatically refund you if the final cost comes in lower.

A: Yes, you are welcome to visit us in-store at 3395 Keaton Loop, San Jose, CA, to see our selection of beautiful and healthy koi fish, premium food, and top-notch pond equipment.

A: We strive to ensure customer satisfaction with all our products. If you have any issues or concerns, please contact us within a specific time frame after purchase to discuss the situation, and we will work with you to find an appropriate solution.

A: We take great care in packaging and shipping our koi fish to ensure their safety and comfort during transit. Each koi fish is carefully placed in a secure, oxygenated bag and shipped using reliable carriers with experience in handling live animals.

A: We stand behind the quality and health of our koi fish. If you have any concerns or issues with your koi fish within a specific time frame after purchase, please contact us, and we will work with you to address the situation.

A: We carry the most popular premium koi food brands such as Nijikawa, Hikari, Aqua Master, and Sea Side Aquatics. Our team can help you choose the best food for your koi fish based on their specific needs and preferences.

A: We provide a wide range of high-quality pond equipment, including water pumps, filtration units, and ultra-violet sterilizers, to help you maintain a clean and healthy environment for your koi fish.

A: Our team of experts is always ready to provide guidance and advice on koi fish care and maintenance. You can also find valuable resources on our website, including blog posts, articles, and videos on various aspects of koi fish care. 

What Koi Lovers Are Saying About Us
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Vinny Liu
June 23, 2025
It took me a lot of effort to finally find this koi shop, but I’m so glad I did. Their koi are imported straight from Japan, and that’s exactly what I wanted. I live in Connecticut, and honestly, it’s really hard to find pure Japanese koi in the whole New England area — and even the ones you do find...
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George Wyatt
October 8, 2025
Great service! Beautiful fish, they are a nice addition to my koi pond. I look forward to purchasing more fish for my collection
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Det Phasakda
October 7, 2025
Recieved fish as described in the photos. Shipping was excellent! Nicely packaged. Fish arrived vibrant and healthy.
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Winter Ng
October 6, 2025
Always high quality Koi there. Tom is always willing to share his knowledge. Best selection of Koi in all price ranges and sizes
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Nana Doan
October 1, 2025
The champion koi staffs are so nice. They answered all the questions about koi’s treatments. Shipping was on time. Fishes are healthy and quality. Thank you Champion Koi farm.
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Jeff Street
September 22, 2025
They are Great to deal with, and have Beautiful Koi.
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Kimberly Ocampo
September 14, 2025
My family has been coming to Champion since 2009 when they first started their pond. They've always been so friendly and helpful through all of all pond phases and through new generations of budding koi enthusiasts in our family. We'll always come here and cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Clifford Strobel
September 7, 2025
i take my mother there once or twice a year they have a great selection of koi and supplies always helpful and professional
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Jim Ward
August 26, 2025
Great fish. Great people to work with. Best koi dealer period.
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E Payuyao
August 11, 2025
Needed fish food within a day or two. Champion koi shipped out same day and received the food within a 2 day frame.
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antonio ramirez
August 4, 2025
Excellent service, quality of fish, expedited shipping & prices. My new go to for all my future purchases. A special thanks to Noy for taking the time to help me find the new additions to my pond. Can’t say enough good things about my experience as a consumer. Keep up the great work!
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Larry Ingold
July 21, 2025
I am very happy with everything about Champion Nishikigoi from their efficient ordering and professional shipping procedures and the best part is the high quality Koi. I absolutely love my new koi.
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Vangxao Xiong
June 27, 2025
shpping on time, beautiful koi and come with safety bags and boxes also good service.
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Karen Seavers
June 2, 2025
I am in love with my Tancho Beni Ginga that you were so kind to bring to the koi show in Louisville for me to pick up while i was there. Then i found a really nice Asagi while i was there. Great fish! Great people to but from.
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susan bibow
May 24, 2025
Champion is a great place for finding quality Koi. They are fair priced and easy to have shipped to you. I have been receiving koi from them for over 5 years and never had a problem with any of their fish. No diseases - no damage - survival rate100%. I am about 150 miles from San Jose but once I w...
Read More
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Bangxue Vang
May 23, 2025
Loved the commutation and timeliness!
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richard iasparo
May 16, 2025
Love my new koi and was delivered in perfect condition
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Andy Todzia
May 16, 2025
Koi arrived in excellent condition and were happily swimming around our pond and eating right after they went in.
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Isaias Nieto
May 16, 2025
I love these guys good knowledge on koi there products work , and great quality koi
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Allison Andris
May 9, 2025
I've purchased koi from Champion koi for years. They have consistently had some of the best, healthiest, koi, for very reasonable prices, compared to other sellers. I'll be back for more!
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Vinny Liu
June 23, 2025
It took me a lot of effort to finally find this koi shop, but I’m so glad I did. Their koi are imported straight from Japan, and that’s exactly what I wanted. I live in Connecticut, and honestly, it’s really hard to find pure Japanese koi in the whole New England area — and even the ones you do find...
Read More
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George Wyatt
October 8, 2025
Great service! Beautiful fish, they are a nice addition to my koi pond. I look forward to purchasing more fish for my collection
User Image
Det Phasakda
October 7, 2025
Recieved fish as described in the photos. Shipping was excellent! Nicely packaged. Fish arrived vibrant and healthy.
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Winter Ng
October 6, 2025
Always high quality Koi there. Tom is always willing to share his knowledge. Best selection of Koi in all price ranges and sizes
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Nana Doan
October 1, 2025
The champion koi staffs are so nice. They answered all the questions about koi’s treatments. Shipping was on time. Fishes are healthy and quality. Thank you Champion Koi farm.
User Image
Jeff Street
September 22, 2025
They are Great to deal with, and have Beautiful Koi.
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Kimberly Ocampo
September 14, 2025
My family has been coming to Champion since 2009 when they first started their pond. They've always been so friendly and helpful through all of all pond phases and through new generations of budding koi enthusiasts in our family. We'll always come here and cannot recommend them highly enough.
User Image
Clifford Strobel
September 7, 2025
i take my mother there once or twice a year they have a great selection of koi and supplies always helpful and professional
User Image
Jim Ward
August 26, 2025
Great fish. Great people to work with. Best koi dealer period.
User Image
E Payuyao
August 11, 2025
Needed fish food within a day or two. Champion koi shipped out same day and received the food within a 2 day frame.
User Image
antonio ramirez
August 4, 2025
Excellent service, quality of fish, expedited shipping & prices. My new go to for all my future purchases. A special thanks to Noy for taking the time to help me find the new additions to my pond. Can’t say enough good things about my experience as a consumer. Keep up the great work!
User Image
Larry Ingold
July 21, 2025
I am very happy with everything about Champion Nishikigoi from their efficient ordering and professional shipping procedures and the best part is the high quality Koi. I absolutely love my new koi.
User Image
Vangxao Xiong
June 27, 2025
shpping on time, beautiful koi and come with safety bags and boxes also good service.
User Image
Karen Seavers
June 2, 2025
I am in love with my Tancho Beni Ginga that you were so kind to bring to the koi show in Louisville for me to pick up while i was there. Then i found a really nice Asagi while i was there. Great fish! Great people to but from.
User Image
susan bibow
May 24, 2025
Champion is a great place for finding quality Koi. They are fair priced and easy to have shipped to you. I have been receiving koi from them for over 5 years and never had a problem with any of their fish. No diseases - no damage - survival rate100%. I am about 150 miles from San Jose but once I w...
Read More
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Bangxue Vang
May 23, 2025
Loved the commutation and timeliness!
User Image
richard iasparo
May 16, 2025
Love my new koi and was delivered in perfect condition
User Image
Andy Todzia
May 16, 2025
Koi arrived in excellent condition and were happily swimming around our pond and eating right after they went in.
User Image
Isaias Nieto
May 16, 2025
I love these guys good knowledge on koi there products work , and great quality koi
User Image
Allison Andris
May 9, 2025
I've purchased koi from Champion koi for years. They have consistently had some of the best, healthiest, koi, for very reasonable prices, compared to other sellers. I'll be back for more!
User Image
Vinny Liu
June 23, 2025
It took me a lot of effort to finally find this koi shop, but I’m so glad I did. Their koi are imported straight from Japan, and that’s exactly what I wanted. I live in Connecticut, and honestly, it’s really hard to find pure Japanese koi in the whole New England area — and even the ones you do find...
Read More
User Image
George Wyatt
October 8, 2025
Great service! Beautiful fish, they are a nice addition to my koi pond. I look forward to purchasing more fish for my collection
User Image
Det Phasakda
October 7, 2025
Recieved fish as described in the photos. Shipping was excellent! Nicely packaged. Fish arrived vibrant and healthy.
User Image
Winter Ng
October 6, 2025
Always high quality Koi there. Tom is always willing to share his knowledge. Best selection of Koi in all price ranges and sizes
User Image
Nana Doan
October 1, 2025
The champion koi staffs are so nice. They answered all the questions about koi’s treatments. Shipping was on time. Fishes are healthy and quality. Thank you Champion Koi farm.
User Image
Jeff Street
September 22, 2025
They are Great to deal with, and have Beautiful Koi.
User Image
Kimberly Ocampo
September 14, 2025
My family has been coming to Champion since 2009 when they first started their pond. They've always been so friendly and helpful through all of all pond phases and through new generations of budding koi enthusiasts in our family. We'll always come here and cannot recommend them highly enough.
User Image
Clifford Strobel
September 7, 2025
i take my mother there once or twice a year they have a great selection of koi and supplies always helpful and professional
User Image
Jim Ward
August 26, 2025
Great fish. Great people to work with. Best koi dealer period.
User Image
E Payuyao
August 11, 2025
Needed fish food within a day or two. Champion koi shipped out same day and received the food within a 2 day frame.
User Image
antonio ramirez
August 4, 2025
Excellent service, quality of fish, expedited shipping & prices. My new go to for all my future purchases. A special thanks to Noy for taking the time to help me find the new additions to my pond. Can’t say enough good things about my experience as a consumer. Keep up the great work!
User Image
Larry Ingold
July 21, 2025
I am very happy with everything about Champion Nishikigoi from their efficient ordering and professional shipping procedures and the best part is the high quality Koi. I absolutely love my new koi.
User Image
Vangxao Xiong
June 27, 2025
shpping on time, beautiful koi and come with safety bags and boxes also good service.
User Image
Karen Seavers
June 2, 2025
I am in love with my Tancho Beni Ginga that you were so kind to bring to the koi show in Louisville for me to pick up while i was there. Then i found a really nice Asagi while i was there. Great fish! Great people to but from.
User Image
susan bibow
May 24, 2025
Champion is a great place for finding quality Koi. They are fair priced and easy to have shipped to you. I have been receiving koi from them for over 5 years and never had a problem with any of their fish. No diseases - no damage - survival rate100%. I am about 150 miles from San Jose but once I w...
Read More
User Image
Bangxue Vang
May 23, 2025
Loved the commutation and timeliness!
User Image
richard iasparo
May 16, 2025
Love my new koi and was delivered in perfect condition
User Image
Andy Todzia
May 16, 2025
Koi arrived in excellent condition and were happily swimming around our pond and eating right after they went in.
User Image
Isaias Nieto
May 16, 2025
I love these guys good knowledge on koi there products work , and great quality koi
User Image
Allison Andris
May 9, 2025
I've purchased koi from Champion koi for years. They have consistently had some of the best, healthiest, koi, for very reasonable prices, compared to other sellers. I'll be back for more!