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Authentic Japanese Imports
Directly sourced from trusted Japanese breeders with verified lineage and provenance.
TORONTO · ONTARIO · CANADA
Premium Japanese
Koi Fish in Toronto
Directly imported Japanese koi from trusted Japanese breeders. Located in Markham, Ontario, with shipping available across Canada. From collector-grade Tosai to Jumbo Koi, we offer authentic Nishikigoi for hobbyists, collectors, and luxury pond projects.
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From Japan
All Sizes
Tategoi to Jumbo
Breeder
Authenticated
Shipping
Across Canada
Featured Gallery
A study in living art
The collection at center, surrounded by recent notes from our journal — varieties, ponds, and seasonal care from Maple Crown Koi.
The Collection
Browse every available koi
Hand-picked from Niigata. Filter by variety, breeder, size, or price.
Pond Design
Designing the Perfect Koi Pond: What Most Owners Get Wrong
Varieties
Showa Sanshoku: The Drama of Three Colors
Seasonal Care
Overwintering Koi in Canada: A Survival Guide
Varieties
Tancho Koi: The Living Symbol of Japan
Pond Protection
Protect Your Koi: Defending Against Raccoons, Herons & Hawks
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A Passion for Exceptional Japanese Koi
Directly imported Japanese koi from trusted Japanese breeders. Located in Markham, Ontario, with shipping available across Canada. From collector-grade Tosai to Jumbo Koi, we offer authentic Nishikigoi for hobbyists, collectors, and luxury pond projects.
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Partner Breeders
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Japanese Origin
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Why Maple Crown Koi
Quality that defines a collection
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Exceptional Quality
Healthy, vibrant koi selected for beauty, genetics, and long-term growth potential.
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All Sizes Available
From small pond additions to large, show-quality championship specimens.
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Expert Guidance
Professional support to help you choose the perfect koi for your pond and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Japanese koi
Where do your koi fish come from?+
Every koi at Maple Crown Koi is directly imported from respected Nishikigoi breeders in Niigata, Japan — the birthplace of koi. Each fish has traceable bloodlines and is hand-selected for color, body shape, and long-term growth potential.
How much do Japanese koi fish cost?+
Koi prices depend on size, variety, breeder, and bloodline. Entry-level Tosai (young koi) typically start in the low hundreds, while high-grade Kohaku, Sanke, Showa, and Jumbo koi from top Niigata breeders can reach several thousand dollars. Contact us for current pricing and availability.
Do you deliver koi across Toronto, Markham, and the GTA?+
Yes. We deliver locally throughout Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Mississauga, Scarborough, and the entire Greater Toronto Area from our Markham, Ontario facility. In-person viewings are available by appointment.
Do you ship koi fish across Canada?+
Yes. Maple Crown Koi ships premium Japanese-imported koi Canada-wide, from British Columbia to Newfoundland, with careful packaging and climate-appropriate scheduling to keep every fish safe in transit.
Are koi fish Japanese or Chinese in origin?+
Modern ornamental koi — Nishikigoi — were developed in Japan, specifically in the Niigata region, in the early 1800s. While common carp originated in Asia broadly, the colored koi varieties collectors prize today are distinctly Japanese.
What koi varieties do you carry?+
We stock all major Japanese koi varieties including Kohaku, Sanke, Showa (the Gosanke), Utsuri, Bekko, Asagi, Shusui, Goshiki, Ogon, Kujaku, Tancho, Chagoi, Karashigoi, Ochiba Shigure, Ginrin, Doitsu, and Butterfly Koi — in sizes from Tosai to Jumbo.
What size koi should I buy for my pond?+
Size depends on your pond's volume, filtration, and goals. Tosai (1-year-old, ~15-25 cm) are ideal for growing out and bonding with. Nisai and larger koi (30 cm+) offer immediate impact. We help match koi to your pond during selection.
How long do Japanese koi live?+
With proper pond conditions — quality filtration, stable water chemistry, and appropriate feeding — Japanese koi commonly live 25-35 years. Well-cared-for koi from strong bloodlines have been documented living 50+ years.