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Shimabara, Nagasaki
Venue: Shimabara Castle Tourist Memorial Hall and various castle town locations (Shimabara, Nagasaki)
Feb 1 – Mar 3, 2026
The entire castle town of Shimabara becomes a venue for hina decorations, centered around Shimabara Castle. The Tourist Memorial Hall serves as the main venue, displaying diverse hina dolls including oshi-e (pressed-picture) dolls and seven-tier arrangements. Shimabara is also known for its spring water, and visitors can enjoy hina-touring while strolling along the castle town's waterways and samurai residence gardens. Free admission makes it accessible, and visitors can combine it with panoramic views from Shimabara Castle's tower and local specialties like guzoni stew.
Entire castle town becomes a venue
About 10 min walk from Shimabara Railway Shimabara Station. About 60 min by car from Nagasaki Expressway Isahaya IC.
Shimabara CastleSamurai housesFree