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Tatsuno Hina Matsuri
Tatsuno, Hyogo
Venue: Tatsuno Castle Town area (Tatsuno-cho, Tatsuno City, Hyogo)
Feb 21 – Mar 29, 2026
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this festival takes place in the castle town of Tatsuno, designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Over 60 townhouses and shops in this soy sauce-producing town display hina dolls from the Edo period to modern times. The Tatsuno Historical and Cultural Museum hosts a special exhibition. On March 20, the 'Tatsuno Hina Nagashi' ceremony releases dolls into the Ibo River from Gion Park. Nearby attractions include the Usukuchi Tatsuno Soy Sauce Museum and Kasumijo-kan.
20th anniversary in preserved castle town
Access
About 15 min walk from JR Kishin Line Hon-Tatsuno Station. About 10 min by car from Sanyo Expressway Tatsuno IC or Tatsuno-Nishi IC.
Hours
10:00-16:00 (until 15:00 on the last day)
Admission
Free (some museums charge separately)
Preserved district20thCastle town
