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Inatori Hanging Doll Festival
Inatori, Higashi-Izu, Shizuoka
Venue: Cultural Park Hina-no-Yakata (main venue), Susanoo Shrine, and others
Late Jan – Mar 31, 2026
The Inatori Hanging Doll Festival, one of Japan's three great hanging doll traditions, celebrates its 29th year as a treasured Izu Peninsula event. The main venue, Hina-no-Yakata at the Cultural Park, is filled with colorful handmade hanging ornaments cascading from the ceiling in a breathtaking display. Susanoo Shrine hosts a special exhibition with hina dolls arranged on its 118 stone steps. The mild Izu climate makes this event perfect to combine with a hot spring getaway, and staying at an Inatori Onsen ryokan allows visitors to explore at a leisurely pace.
One of Japan's 3 great hanging traditions
Access
Approx. 15 min walk or 7 min by taxi from Izu-Inatori Station (Izukyu Line)
Hours
Hina-no-Yakata: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30); Susanoo Shrine: 10:00-15:00 (canceled in rain, Feb 14-Mar 8)
Admission
Hina-no-Yakata: 500 yen (free for elementary & under); Susanoo Shrine: 300 yen; Parking: 500 yen
Hanging dollsTop 3Izu
