Shikoku
Shimanto area, Kochi/Ehime
Venue: Various locations across 2 prefectures, 7 municipalities along the Shimanto River (21 venues)
Feb 14 – Apr 5, 2026
A regional hina festival spanning 21 venues across 2 prefectures and 7 municipalities along Japan's last pristine river, the Shimanto. Participating areas in Kochi (Tsuno, Yusuhara, Nakatosa, Shimanto Town, Shimanto City) and Ehime (Kihoku, Matsuno) display hina dolls from various eras and handmade decorations in private homes, shops, and cultural facilities. The harmony between the beautiful natural landscape of the Shimanto River basin and the charming hina dolls is the event's greatest appeal, complemented by limited-edition menus and creative workshops.
Japan's purest river meets hina culture
JR Dosan Line / Tosa Kuroshio Railway Kubokawa Station serves as a base. Access various venues from Kochi Expressway Shimanto-cho Chuo IC. About 1.5 hours by car from Kochi Ryoma Airport.
Free (some facilities charge separately)
Shimanto River7 municipalitiesNature
