
Feb 14 – Mar 15, 2026
Kitsuki Castle Town area (approx. 30 locations)
Kitsuki, OitaKyushu
Hina tour in 'sandwich' castle town
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.
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