Japanese Sanke Koi (Taisho Sanshoku) for Sale in Toronto & Canada
White-bodied koi carrying both red (hi) and black (sumi) markings. Refined, elegant, and one of the most technically demanding varieties to judge.
Available Sanke Koi (Taisho Sanshoku)
9 koi available
Thailand Koi Fish — $115 each, approximately 20–25 cm. Hand-selected mixed-variety koi imported from leading Thai koi farms and conditioned at our Markham, Ontario facility. Vibrant colour, strong bodies and an excellent-value entry into pond-quality koi for Toronto, Markham and Canada-wide buyers.Specifications Size: 20–25 cm Variety: Mixed (Kohaku, Sanke, Showa, Shiro Bekko, Yamabuki Ogon, Platinum Ogon) Origin: Thailand Price: $115 each Varieties in this batch Kohaku — white body with deep red hi Taisho Sanke — white with red and black sumi Showa Sanshoku — bold black base with red and white Shiro Bekko — white with lacquer-black accents Yamabuki Ogon — solid metallic gold Platinum Ogon — pure metallic white Each fish is sold individually at $115. Varieties are mixed, so availability of a specific pattern changes as fish are reserved.Health & conditioningEvery Thailand koi is quarantined, actively feeding and inspected before release. We keep them in filtered, temperature-stable water so they transition smoothly into your pond.Pickup, delivery & shippingLocal pickup at 5357 19th Ave, Markham. Delivery across the Greater Toronto Area and insulated, oxygenated shipping across Ontario and Canada. Call or text (647) 982-4219.
A 35cm female Sanke hand-selected in Japan. A young koi with a clean white body, red (hi) markings, and black (sumi) accents — the classic three-colour variety, prized for balance and elegance.Specifications Variety: Sanke Breeder: Select Japanese breeder Origin: Japan Size: 35 cm Sex: Female Why collectors choose it Young koi — watch a future show fish develop in your pond. Hand-selected in person for body, skin, and pattern potential. Fully imported, quarantined, and health-checked in Ontario. Great starter size for new and growing collections. Canada-wide shipping and local GTA hand-delivery available. Reserve today — each koi is one of one. Once it's gone, it's gone.
A 35cm female Sanke hand-selected in Japan. A young koi with a clean white body, red (hi) markings, and black (sumi) accents — the classic three-colour variety, prized for balance and elegance.Specifications Variety: Sanke Breeder: Select Japanese breeder Origin: Japan Size: 35 cm Sex: Female Why collectors choose it Young koi — watch a future show fish develop in your pond. Hand-selected in person for body, skin, and pattern potential. Fully imported, quarantined, and health-checked in Ontario. Great starter size for new and growing collections. Canada-wide shipping and local GTA hand-delivery available. Reserve today — each koi is one of one. Once it's gone, it's gone.
A 34cm female Sanke hand-selected in Japan. A young koi with a clean white body, red (hi) markings, and black (sumi) accents — the classic three-colour variety, prized for balance and elegance.Specifications Variety: Sanke Breeder: Select Japanese breeder Origin: Japan Size: 34 cm Sex: Female Why collectors choose it Young koi — watch a future show fish develop in your pond. Hand-selected in person for body, skin, and pattern potential. Fully imported, quarantined, and health-checked in Ontario. Great starter size for new and growing collections. Canada-wide shipping and local GTA hand-delivery available. Reserve today — each koi is one of one. Once it's gone, it's gone.
A 33cm female Sanke hand-selected in Japan. A young koi with a clean white body, red (hi) markings, and black (sumi) accents — the classic three-colour variety, prized for its balance and elegant presence.Specifications Variety: Sanke Breeder: Select Japanese breeder Origin: Japan Size: 33 cm Sex: Female Why collectors choose it Young koi — watch a future show fish develop in your pond. Hand-selected in person for body, skin, and pattern potential. Fully imported, quarantined, and health-checked in Ontario. Great starter size for new and growing collections. Canada-wide shipping and local GTA hand-delivery available. Reserve today — each koi is one of one. Once it's gone, it's gone.
A curated Doitsu Sanke collection — scaleless (Doitsu) Sanke with clean white bodies and sharp sumi. Modern lines with traditional colour. Each fish is hand-selected in Japan, then imported and quarantined here in Ontario.Specifications Variety: Doitsu Sanke Origin: Japan Type: Curated multi-koi collection Breeder: Trusted Japanese partners Why collectors choose it Balanced group — sizes and patterns chosen to work together in one pond. Hand-picked at the source for skin quality and body conformation. Fully quarantined and health-checked before hand-off. Canada-wide delivery, with local hand-delivery across the GTA. Ongoing support from our team as your collection grows. Reserve today — each koi is one of one. Once it's gone, it's gone.
A 57cm female Sanke hand-selected in Japan. A clean white body with red (hi) and black (sumi) markings — prized for its balance of three colours and elegant presence.Specifications Variety: Sanke Breeder: Select Japanese breeder Origin: Japan Size: 57 cm Sex: Female Why collectors choose it Chosen in person from a trusted Japanese breeder — not sight-unseen. Strong body conformation and clean, high-quality skin. Fully imported, quarantined, and health-checked in Ontario. Ready for a well-filtered pond — instant show-grade presence. Canada-wide shipping and local GTA hand-delivery available. Reserve today — each koi is one of one. Once it's gone, it's gone.
A 62cm female Sanke hand-selected from Sakai Fish Farm, Japan. A clean white body with red (hi) and black (sumi) markings — prized for its balance of three colours and elegant presence.Specifications Variety: Sanke Breeder: Sakai Fish Farm Origin: Japan Size: 62 cm Sex: Female Why collectors choose it From Sakai — a legendary Japanese breeder known for premium bloodlines. Chosen in person for body, skin, and pattern. Fully imported, quarantined, and health-checked in Ontario. Ready for a well-filtered pond — instant show-grade presence. Canada-wide shipping and local GTA hand-delivery available. Reserve today — each koi is one of one. Once it's gone, it's gone.
A 62cm female Sanke hand-selected from Dainichi Koi Farm, Japan. A clean white body with red (hi) and black (sumi) markings — prized for its balance of three colours and elegant presence.Specifications Variety: Sanke Breeder: Dainichi Koi Farm Origin: Japan Size: 62 cm Sex: Female Why collectors choose it From Dainichi — one of the most celebrated Sanke bloodlines in Japan. Chosen in person for body, skin, and pattern. Fully imported, quarantined, and health-checked in Ontario. Ready for a well-filtered pond — instant show-grade presence. Canada-wide shipping and local GTA hand-delivery available. Reserve today — each koi is one of one. Once it's gone, it's gone.
Sanke — properly Taisho Sanshoku — was fixed during the Taisho era (1912-1926) in Niigata. The variety takes a mature Kohaku foundation and adds sumi (black) accents. Modern high-grade Sanke often trace back to Torazo, Sadazo, and Jinbei bloodlines, with contemporary breeders like Momotaro and Dainichi producing exceptional examples.
Sumi is the deciding factor in most Sanke judging. Look for tsubo-zumi — sumi sitting on the white ground rather than on top of the hi — and clean, well-defined edges. Sumi on the head is a fault; small sumi accents on the pectoral fins (motoguro) are prized. Sumi often develops slowly over 2-4 years, so a young Sanke's future is read from its skin quality and small emerging spots rather than its current pattern.
Because a Sanke is essentially a Kohaku with added sumi, the underlying Kohaku qualities — bright shiroji, deep evenly-edged hi, and a balanced moyo — are non-negotiable. A Sanke with weak hi or dingy shiroji cannot be rescued by good sumi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sanke has a white base with red and black. Showa is a black-based fish with red and white wrapped over it — sumi wraps around the body (maki-zumi) and always appears on the head. A quick test: sumi on the head is Showa, sumi only on the back is Sanke.
Sumi develops in waves as a Sanke matures. Sub-surface sumi (sashi-zumi) may sit under the skin for a full season before rising and darkening. Patience with young Sanke often rewards owners with a dramatically finished fish by age three or four.
Kohaku is easier to evaluate and finish. Sanke is more rewarding once you can read sumi development. If it's your first import, start with Kohaku; add Sanke and Showa as your eye develops.
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