Hida Living Doll Festival

Apr 3, 2026 (1 day)

Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine

Hida Ichinomiya, Takayama, GifuChubu

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HIGHLIGHTS

Living hina dolls in Heian court attire

About This Event

The 'Living Doll Festival' held every April 3 at Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine features nine unmarried women selected from across the Hida region who don full Heian-period court attire including the juni-hitoe (twelve-layered kimono) to embody the Emperor, Empress, and three court ladies in a solemn procession through town — truly 'living hina dolls.' After morning shrine rituals, the Living Doll Procession begins around 1 PM, with the elegantly dressed participants leading child attendants in a colorful parade heralding Hida's spring. A mochi-throwing ceremony and photo sessions follow the procession. This free, one-day-only event draws large crowds each year.

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Event Information

Dates: Apr 3, 2026 (1 day)
Hours: 10:00-15:40 (Living Doll Procession from around 13:00)
Admission: Free
Venue: Hida Ichinomiya Minashi Shrine
Location: Hida Ichinomiya, Takayama, Gifu
Access: Approx. 8 min walk from JR Hida-Ichinomiya Station (Takayama Main Line). Approx. 20 min by car from Takayama IC
Date source: Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.