Venue: Kitsuki Castle Town area (approx. 30 locations)
Feb 14 – Mar 15, 2026
Held in Kitsuki — Japan's only 'sandwich-type' castle town where samurai residences line the hilltops and merchant quarters fill the valley between — approximately 30 locations display hina dolls treasured across generations. Thirteen shops offer special 'Hiina Gourmet' and strawberry sweets, making it perfect for combining food exploration with hina-touring. Visitors wearing kimono receive free admission to public cultural facilities and discounts at participating restaurants and shops.
Hina tour in 'sandwich' castle town
Access
About 10 min by bus from JR Nippo Line Kitsuki Station. About 25 min by car from Oita Airport. About 5 min from Oita Airport Road Kitsuki IC.
Hours
Varies by facility
Admission
Varies by facility (free admission to public facilities when wearing kimono)