Discover Hinamatsuri Festivals Across Japan

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.

One of Japan's three great hanging doll traditions. Colorful handmade decorations adorn the Hina-no-Yakata cultural park.

At UNESCO World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine, a 12-layered kimono demo and floating paper dolls on the river.

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.

The ORIGINAL Big Hina Matsuri (since 1989). About 30,000 dolls with a 7m, 100-step pyramid. Awa puppet theater too.

Yanagawa's famous 'Sagemon' hanging decorations fill the town. The Water Parade with children on canal boats is a highlight.

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.

One of Japan's three great hanging doll traditions. Colorful handmade decorations adorn the Hina-no-Yakata cultural park.

At UNESCO World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine, a 12-layered kimono demo and floating paper dolls on the river.

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.

The ORIGINAL Big Hina Matsuri (since 1989). About 30,000 dolls with a 7m, 100-step pyramid. Awa puppet theater too.

Yanagawa's famous 'Sagemon' hanging decorations fill the town. The Water Parade with children on canal boats is a highlight.