Yachi Hinamatsuri

Feb 14 – Apr 8, 2026

Hina-ichi Street (central Yachi), Safflower Museum, and others

Kahoku, YamagataTohoku

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HIGHLIGHTS

Prestigious period hina from safflower trade

About This Event

The Yachi Hinamatsuri is a historic doll festival held in Kahoku Town, Yamagata. During the Edo period, Yachi prospered through safflower trade, and prestigious hina dolls including Kyoho-bina, Jirozaemon-bina, Kokin-bina, and Gosho-ningyo were brought from Kyoto and Edo, passed down through generations. This event opens these treasured dolls to public viewing at venues including the Safflower Museum and old merchant houses along Hina-ichi Street. A hina doll memorial service is also held at Akiba Shrine. Exhibitions incorporating safflower dyeing reflect the town's rich cultural heritage.

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Event Information

Dates: Feb 14 – Apr 8, 2026
Hours: Varies by venue (generally 10:00-16:00)
Admission: Free (some venues charge admission)
Venue: Hina-ichi Street (central Yachi), Safflower Museum, and others
Location: Kahoku, Yamagata
Access: About 30 min by Sanko bus from JR Yamagata Station, get off at 'Yachi.' About 15 min from Tohoku-Chuo Expressway Higashine IC
Date source: Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.