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Katsuura Big Hina Matsuri
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Katsuura Big Hina Matsuri
Katsuura, Chiba
Feb 21 – Mar 3, 2026
A spectacular event with about 25,000 hina dolls. The sight of 1,800 dolls on 60 stone steps of Tomisaki Shrine is a must-see.
Inatori Hanging Doll Festival
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Inatori Hanging Doll Festival
Inatori, Higashi-Izu, Shizuoka
Late Jan – Mar 31, 2026
One of Japan's three great hanging doll traditions. Colorful handmade decorations adorn the Hina-no-Yakata cultural park.
Shimogamo Shrine Nagashi-bina
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Shimogamo Shrine Nagashi-bina
Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto
Mar 3, 2026
At UNESCO World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine, a 12-layered kimono demo and floating paper dolls on the river.
Hinamatsuri Marché at Kurakata Dolls
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Hinamatsuri Marché at Kurakata Dolls
Kurakata Ningyo, Tokorozawa, Saitama
Mar 1, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–15:00
Hinamatsuri marché at Kurakata Ningyo, a long-established doll shop. Free costume experience to dress as a hina doll, plus Sakuragi Marché with local food stalls. Hina-arare giveaway included.
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Awa Katsuura Big Hina Matsuri
Katsuura, Tokushima
Late Feb – Mar 31, 2026
The ORIGINAL Big Hina Matsuri (since 1989). About 30,000 dolls with a 7m, 100-step pyramid. Awa puppet theater too.
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Yanagawa Sagemon Meguri
Yanagawa, Fukuoka
Feb 11 – Apr 3, 2026
Yanagawa's famous 'Sagemon' hanging decorations fill the town. The Water Parade with children on canal boats is a highlight.
Katsuura Big Hina Matsuri
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Katsuura Big Hina Matsuri
Katsuura, Chiba
Feb 21 – Mar 3, 2026
A spectacular event with about 25,000 hina dolls. The sight of 1,800 dolls on 60 stone steps of Tomisaki Shrine is a must-see.
Inatori Hanging Doll Festival
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Inatori Hanging Doll Festival
Inatori, Higashi-Izu, Shizuoka
Late Jan – Mar 31, 2026
One of Japan's three great hanging doll traditions. Colorful handmade decorations adorn the Hina-no-Yakata cultural park.
Shimogamo Shrine Nagashi-bina
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Shimogamo Shrine Nagashi-bina
Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto
Mar 3, 2026
At UNESCO World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine, a 12-layered kimono demo and floating paper dolls on the river.
Hinamatsuri Marché at Kurakata Dolls
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Hinamatsuri Marché at Kurakata Dolls
Kurakata Ningyo, Tokorozawa, Saitama
Mar 1, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–15:00
Hinamatsuri marché at Kurakata Ningyo, a long-established doll shop. Free costume experience to dress as a hina doll, plus Sakuragi Marché with local food stalls. Hina-arare giveaway included.
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Awa Katsuura Big Hina Matsuri
Katsuura, Tokushima
Late Feb – Mar 31, 2026
The ORIGINAL Big Hina Matsuri (since 1989). About 30,000 dolls with a 7m, 100-step pyramid. Awa puppet theater too.
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Yanagawa Sagemon Meguri
Yanagawa, Fukuoka
Feb 11 – Apr 3, 2026
Yanagawa's famous 'Sagemon' hanging decorations fill the town. The Water Parade with children on canal boats is a highlight.
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Katsuura Big Hina Matsuri
Feb 21 - Mar 3
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Katsuura Big Hina Matsuri
Katsuura, Chiba
A spectacular event with about 25,000 hina dolls. The sight of 1,800 dolls on 60 stone steps of Tomisaki Shrine is a must-see.
Inatori Hanging Doll Festival
Jan 20 - Mar 31
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Inatori Hanging Doll Festival
Inatori, Higashi-Izu, Shizuoka
One of Japan's three great hanging doll traditions. Colorful handmade decorations adorn the Hina-no-Yakata cultural park.
Feb 20 - Mar 31
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Awa Katsuura Big Hina Matsuri
Katsuura, Tokushima
The ORIGINAL Big Hina Matsuri (since 1989). About 30,000 dolls with a 7m, 100-step pyramid. Awa puppet theater too.
Feb 11 - Apr 3
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Yanagawa Sagemon Meguri
Yanagawa, Fukuoka
Yanagawa's famous 'Sagemon' hanging decorations fill the town. The Water Parade with children on canal boats is a highlight.
Yamagata Castle Town Hinamatsuri
Feb 14 - Mar 8
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Yamagata Castle Town Hinamatsuri
Yamagata City, Yamagata
Hina dolls from benibana merchant families displayed at historic venues across Yamagata City, including Beni no Kura and Bunshokan.
Feb 5 - Mar 22
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Tendo Hina Kazari
Tendo, Yamagata
Approximately 1,370 hina dolls from Edo to Showa periods, featuring rare 'oshie-bina' pressed cloth dolls from the Sanada family.
Feb 21 - Apr 5
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Tsuruoka Hina Monogatari
Tsuruoka, Yamagata
The Chido Museum displays the elegant hina collection of the Sakai family, including dolls brought by Tokugawa and Hosokawa princesses.
Feb 14 - Mar 3
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Kakunodate Hina Meguri
Kakunodate, Senboku, Akita
About 30 venues including samurai residences display Edo-era hina dolls in historic Kakunodate. Guided tours available.
Feb 21 - Mar 3
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Ohasama Post Town Hinamatsuri
Ohasama, Hanamaki, Iwate
Over 1,000 hina dolls at 26+ locations in this former Edo-period post town, including rare Kyoho-bina and Kokin-bina.
Tono Machiya Hinamatsuri
Feb 20 - Mar 5
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Tono Machiya Hinamatsuri
Tono, Iwate
About 40 shops near Tono Station display family hina dolls. The city museum exhibits 185 dolls from Edo to Taisho periods.
Kotobukimaru Yashiki Hinamatsuri
Feb 7 - Apr 5
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Kotobukimaru Yashiki Hinamatsuri
Shiroishi, Miyagi
The prefecture's largest 8m-wide display with seven 7-tier Showa sets. Kimono rental + matcha experience available.
Sairi Yashiki Hinamatsuri
Feb 3 - Mar 29
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Sairi Yashiki Hinamatsuri
Marumori, Miyagi
Traditional hina and hanging dolls in the historic storehouses of the wealthy Saito merchant family, spanning seven generations.
Feb 13 - Mar 3
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Iizaka Onsen Tsurushi-bina
Iizaka Onsen, Fukushima
Approximately 8,000 handmade hanging dolls at the historic Horikiri Residence, with free hot-spring foot baths.
Konosu Bikkuri Hina Matsuri
Feb 20 - Mar 7
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Konosu Bikkuri Hina Matsuri
Konosu, Saitama
Features Japan's tallest pyramid hina display (31 tiers, about 7m high). Konosu has 380 years of doll-making history.
Iwatsuki Machikado Hina Meguri
Feb 21 - Mar 8
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Iwatsuki Machikado Hina Meguri
Iwatsuki, Saitama City
Japan's top doll-making town transforms with hina displays. Events themed around 'viewing,' 'creating,' and 'eating.'
Keio Plaza Hotel Hinamatsuri
Feb 1 - Mar 27
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Keio Plaza Hotel Hinamatsuri
Shinjuku, Tokyo
About 5,000 genuine silk hanging decorations in the lobby. 2026 features a special folding screen theme. Free to view.
Kaisei Setoyashiki Hinamatsuri
Feb 14 - Mar 3
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Kaisei Setoyashiki Hinamatsuri
Kaisei, Kanagawa
Over 10,000 handmade hanging dolls in a 300-year-old designated farmhouse, with a towering 2.4m centerpiece.
Feb 8 - Mar 22
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Sawara Hina Meguri
Sawara, Katori, Chiba
Family heirloom dolls in UNESCO-recognized Edo merchant district. Highlight: hina doll boats on the Ono River.
Nakayama Ohinamatsuri
Feb 14 - Mar 3
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Nakayama Ohinamatsuri
Ichikawa, Chiba
About 70 locations display hina dolls from station to Hokkekyo-ji Temple. Free amazake (sweet sake) service.
Minami-Ichihara Hina Matsuri
Feb 21 - Mar 3
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Minami-Ichihara Hina Matsuri
Ichihara, Chiba
Hina dolls on 52 stone steps of Takataki Shrine with magical evening illumination on select nights.