Ginrin
Ginrin indicates the group of koi varieties that have diamond scales on the entire bodies. These scales are different from metallic and Platinum koi due to their scales being reflective and shining in the light in a miraculous way.Â
History of Ginrin
These incredible koi date back to the early 1900s first bred by Mr Eizaburo Hoshino. Since the mid 1900s there have been 4 variations of Ginrin that may appear on koi. Beta Gin is when the entire scale is shining, whereas Kado Gin has a reflective surface only on the edges of the scales. There are also Diamond and Pearl Ginrin.
You will find that many Ginrin is a precursor to most koi fish such as Ginrin Kohaku, Ginrin Asagi, and Ginrin Taisho Sanke.
The sparkling scales should be even throughout the body from the shoulders to the tails. Ginrin should have at least 3 rows of shimmery scales to be considered one of this variety. There should be no missing scales for a beautiful Ginrin koi to win a show.
We have Ginrin koi available to buy if shown below the search field. If not, please contact us with what you are looking for and we will help find the right koi for you.

Showing 1–16 of 43 resultsSorted by latest
-
Ginrin Platinum – koi #x0411s012-re
Starting bid: $700.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $3,500.00Breeder(s): Sakazume Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2022Size: 23.23 inch / 59 cm -
Ginrin Chagoi – koi #x0410s031-re
Starting bid: $800.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $3,500.00Breeder(s): Maruhiro Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2022Size: 23.62 inch / 60 cm -
Ginrin Hi Utsuri – koi #x0410s029-re
Starting bid: $700.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $2,000.00Breeder(s): Maruhiro Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2022Size: 21.26 inch / 54 cm -
Ginrin Platinum – koi #x0411s013-re
Starting bid: $700.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $3,500.00Breeder(s): Sakazume Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2022Size: 22.05 inch / 56 cm -
Ginrin Goshiki – koi #x0422m010
Starting bid: $600.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $2,000.00Breeder(s): Hiroi Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2023Size: 17.72 inch / 45 cm -
Ginrin Ochibashigure – koi #x0423m044
Starting bid: $500.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $1,800.00Breeder(s): Hiroi Koi FarmSex: FemaleBorn in: 2023Size: 18.50 inch / 47 cm -
Ginrin Goshiki – koi #x0423m021
Starting bid: $400.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $1,500.00Breeder(s): Hiroi Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2023Size: 16.93 inch / 43 cm -
Ginrin Showa – koi #x0423m058
Starting bid: $300.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $1,200.00Breeder(s): Hiroi Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2023Size: 16.14 inch / 41 cm -
Ginrin Kohaku – koi #x0422m031
Starting bid: $500.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $1,500.00Breeder(s): Hiroi Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2023Size: 18.11 inch / 46 cm -
Ginrin Goshiki – koi #x0422m033
Starting bid: $300.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $1,200.00Breeder(s): Hiroi Koi FarmSex: MaleBorn in: 2023Size: 16.93 inch / 43 cm -
Ginrin Kohaku – koi #x0428a008
Current bid: $100.00Time left:Login / Register to BidHighest Bidder:Blong LeeEstimated Value: $400.00Breeder(s): Torazo Koi FarmSex: UnknownBorn in: 2024Size: 7.87 inch / 20 cmGinrin Platium – koi #x0428a015
Starting bid: $90.00Time left:Login / Register to BidEstimated Value: $400.00Breeder(s): Sakazume Koi FarmSex: UnknownBorn in: 2024Size: 6.30 inch / 16 cmGinrin Kohaku – koi #x0428a023
Current bid: $90.00Time left:Login / Register to BidHighest Bidder:wongwomenEstimated Value: $300.00Breeder(s): Torazo Koi FarmSex: UnknownBorn in: 2024Size: 6.30 inch / 16 cmGinrin Shiro Utsuri – koi #x0300st014
$89.00 Add to cartGinrin Soragoi – koi #x0300st009
$69.00 Add to cartGinrin Goshiki – koi #x0300st002
$79.00 Add to cartCan't find the koi you're looking for? Click here to use our koi request form
Request the Koi of Your Dreams
What can we help you find?
Let us know more about what you are searching for and we will look into our inventory to help you find the perfect koi. Tell us a description, variety, size range, and price range you are searching for.
We have a large stock of koi that are not listed on our website and we can also look when we are visiting Niigata, Japan. Complete this form and we will follow up with you directly.
Koi Request Form