Chubu Hinamatsuri Festivals

42 events

42 Hinamatsuri events in Chubu. All with 2026 dates. Featured: Inatori Hanging Doll Festival.

Dec 12, 2026 – Apr 10, 2027

Tsurushi-Bina Hanging Doll Display at Kuraya Narusawa

Izunokuni, Shizuoka

Over 500 handmade tsurushi-bina (hanging dolls) made by the local group Wafuyuhan are displayed, alongside Boys' Day hanging decorations.

Jan 30 – Mar 7, 2027

Hina Doll Exhibition at Okutono Jinya

Okazaki, Aichi

Showa-era hina dolls and tsurushi-bina hanging ornaments are displayed at Okutono Jinya's shoin hall.

Feb 6 – Apr 4, 2027

The Tokugawa Art Museum: Special Exhibition "Hina Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family"

Nagoya, Aichi

The Tokugawa Art Museum presents hina dolls and accessories passed down through the Owari Tokugawa family, spanning from the Edo to Showa periods.

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Late Jan – Mar 31, 2026

Inatori Hanging Doll Festival

Inatori, Higashi-Izu, Shizuoka

One of Japan's three great hanging doll traditions. Colorful handmade decorations adorn the Hina-no-Yakata cultural park.

Ended

Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2026

Kasuisai Temple Hinamatsuri

Fukuroi, Shizuoka

One of Japan's largest displays with about 3,000 dolls. The 32-tier display with 1,200 dolls in Zuiryukaku is breathtaking.

Ended

Jan 17 – Mar 15, 2026

Miyoshi Hina Doll Exhibition

Miyoshi, Aichi

44th annual exhibition tracing the evolution of hina dolls from Meiji to Heisei. Free admission.

Sponsored

Ended

Late Jan – Early Mar, 2026

Echizen Ono Hinamatsuri

Ono, Fukui

About 3,000 dolls with a dramatic 20-tier display in Ono, the 'Little Kyoto of Hokuriku' castle town.

Ended

Jan 27 – Mar 8, 2026

Hatago Kinokuniya Museum: Hina Doll Exhibition

Kosai, Shizuoka

A hina doll exhibition at the Kinokuniya inn museum on the old Tokaido road in Kosai, Shizuoka, blending post town history with hina displays.

Ended

Jan 28 – Apr 15, 2026

Fukuyose Hina Project

32 venues across Nagoya, Aichi

Donated dolls posed in humorous modern scenes. 2026 theme: 'Showa 100 Years Time Travel.' 32 venues including Nagoya Castle.

Ended

Jan 31 – Mar 8, 2026

Seto Ohina Meguri

Seto, Aichi

Seto's ceramic heritage on display with 800 ceramic and glass hina dolls, a 4m pyramid, and 44 shops to explore.

Ended

Jan 31 – Mar 15, 2026

Futagawa-juku Honjin Hinamatsuri

Toyohashi, Aichi

About 2,500 dolls in a historic Edo-period post-station inn. Dress-up photo ops and gagaku court music concerts.

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Jan 31 – Mar 3, 2026

Classic Hina Doll Exhibition

Echizen, Fukui

An exhibition of classic hina dolls in Echizen, Fukui, featuring charming traditional dolls from bygone eras.

Sponsored

Ended

Jan 31 – Mar 15, 2026

Tahara Atsumi Local Museum Hinamatsuri Exhibition

Tahara, Aichi

A hinamatsuri exhibition at the Atsumi Local Museum in Tahara, Aichi, showcasing hina dolls passed down through the region.

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Feb 1 – Mar 3, 2026

Botanical Garden Hinamatsuri Event

Toyohashi, Aichi

A hinamatsuri event at a botanical garden in Toyohashi, Aichi, with hina dolls displayed amid flowers and greenery.

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Feb 4 – Apr 6, 2026

Ando Family Residence Hinamatsuri

Minami-Alps, Yamanashi

A hinamatsuri at the nationally designated Ando Family Residence in Minami-Alps, Yamanashi. Hina dolls in a historic folk house.

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Feb 5 – Apr 19, 2026

Seisonkaku Maeda Family Hina Exhibition

Kanazawa, Ishikawa

The only remaining daimyo consort's palace displays Maeda family hina dolls with exquisite lacquerware. Adjacent to Kenroku-en.

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Feb 5 – Apr 5, 2026

Okabe-juku Kashiwaya Inn Hinamatsuri

Fujieda, Shizuoka

A hinamatsuri at the historic Kashiwaya inn on the old Tokaido road in Fujieda, Shizuoka. Hina dolls displayed in a storied post town.

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Feb 7 – Apr 5, 2026

Owari Tokugawa Hinamatsuri

Nagoya, Aichi

The Tokugawa Art Museum displays hina dolls and miniature furnishings from the Owari branch of the Tokugawa family. 39th year.

Sponsored

Ended

Feb 7 – Apr 19, 2026

Suzaka 30-Tier 1000 Hina Dolls

Suzaka, Nagano

A spectacular 6m tall, 30-tier display with 600 dolls. About 2,000 dolls across 3 facilities. Free for under 18.

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Feb 7 – Apr 3, 2026

Hina Dolls in Udatsu Townhouses of Mino

Mino, Gifu

Hina dolls displayed in traditional townhouses along Mino's historic udatsu-lined streets, inviting visitors to stroll the town.

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Feb 7 – Apr 3, 2026

Inabu Lunar Calendar Hinamatsuri

Toyota, Aichi

A traditional hinamatsuri held on the lunar calendar in the Inabu district of Toyota, Aichi. Hina dolls decorate the old townscape.

Ended

Feb 10 – Mar 8, 2026

Themed Aquarium Tank: Fluffy Goldfish Hinamatsuri

Kakamigahara, Gifu

A hinamatsuri-themed goldfish tank display at an aquarium in Kakamigahara, Gifu, combining fluffy goldfish with hina decorations.

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Feb 11 – Apr 18, 2026

Enzan Hina & Peach Blossom Festival

Koshu, Yamanashi

About 4,000 dolls at 11 venues including an Important Cultural Property. In April, peach blossoms add to the beauty.

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Feb 11 – Mar 29, 2026

Creative Clay Exhibition: A Small Hinamatsuri

Fujieda, Shizuoka

A creative clay hinamatsuri exhibition in Fujieda, Shizuoka, featuring small but intricately crafted clay hina dolls.

Ended

Feb 12 – Apr 3, 2026

Shiozawa-juku Hina Snow-Viewing Display

Shiozawa, Minamiuonuma, Niigata

About 50 shops on Bokushi Street display dolls. The contrast of delicate dolls against deep snow country is captivating.

Ended

Feb 13, 2026

Mayudama Craft Class: Ohina-sama

Ichinomiya, Aichi

A craft class in Ichinomiya, Aichi, making ohina-sama dolls from silk cocoon balls (mayudama).

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Feb 14 – Apr 5, 2026

Tahara City Museum: Hina Dolls and First Kite Exhibition

Tahara, Aichi

A special exhibition at Tahara City Museum pairing hina dolls with traditional first kites, showcasing local culture.

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Feb 21 – Mar 8, 2026

Ningyou Komichi Hina Meguri

Takahama, Aichi

20th anniversary in doll-making town Takahama. Children dress as 15 hina characters for a parade.

Ended

Feb 21 – Mar 3, 2026

Wakasa Takahama Hinamatsuri

Takahama, Fukui

A Wakasa-region hinamatsuri in Takahama, Fukui, with hina dolls displayed throughout town preserving local traditions.

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Feb 21 – Mar 21, 2026

Former Saito Family Villa Hinamatsuri

Chuo-ku, Niigata

A hinamatsuri at the nationally designated Former Saito Family Villa in Niigata. Elegant hina dolls in a wealthy merchant's villa.

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Feb 25 – Mar 1, 2026

Agi no Sato Hinamatsuri & Hanging Decorations

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

A hinamatsuri at Agi no Sato in Nakatsugawa, Gifu, decorated with handmade hanging ornaments that brighten the venue.

Ended

Feb 28, 2026

Nomifuru Hinamatsuri

Nomi, Ishikawa

A hands-on hinamatsuri at Nomi Furusato Museum with paper tsurushi-bina making and shell-matching games for families.

Ended

Mar 1 – Apr 3, 2026

Hida Takayama Hinamatsuri

Takayama, Gifu

In Hida, Hinamatsuri runs until April 3. About 80 venues display dolls from Edo to modern era in the preserved merchant streets.

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Mar 1 – Apr 3, 2026

Matsushiro Hinamatsuri

Matsushiro, Nagano

About 75 locations display dolls in this Sanada clan castle town. Floating doll ceremony at Shozan Shrine on Mar 3.

Ended

Mar 1 – Apr 3, 2026

Murakami Machiya Doll Tour

Murakami, Niigata

About 60 merchant houses open their doors to display 4,000 dolls. A rare chance to enter private homes. 100-yen bus available.

Ended

Mar 1 – Apr 3, 2026

Iwamura Castle Town Hinamatsuri

Ena, Gifu

A hinamatsuri in the castle town of Iwamura in Ena, Gifu, one of Japan's three great mountain castles, with hina dolls on display.

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Mar 1 – 22, 2026

Unno-juku Hinamatsuri

Tomi, Nagano

A hinamatsuri at Unno-juku, a historic post town in Tomi, Nagano, with hina dolls adorning Edo-period streetscapes.

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Mar 1 – Mar 8, 2026

Kodomo Mirai-kan Hinamatsuri Event

Imizu, Toyama

A hinamatsuri event at the Kodomo Mirai-kan in Taiko-yama Land, featuring fun programs for children.

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Mar 6 – Mar 15, 2026

Sado Aikawa Hinamatsuri

Aikawa, Sado, Niigata

About 50 locations in the former gold-mining town of Aikawa display treasured family dolls, reflecting its prosperous past.

Ended

Mar 6 – 8, 2026

Nakatsugawa Hanging Hina Festival

Nakatsugawa, Gifu

A hanging hina festival in Nakatsugawa, Gifu, showcasing colorful tsurushi-bina handmade by local residents.

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Mar 20 – 21, 2026

Yamachosuji Hinamatsuri

Takaoka, Toyama

A hinamatsuri along the historic Yamachosuji street in Takaoka, Toyama, with hina dolls displayed in earthen-walled warehouses.

Ended

Apr 3, 2026 (1 day)

Hida Living Doll Festival

Hida Ichinomiya, Takayama, Gifu

Nine local women in full Heian court attire embody the Emperor, Empress, and court ladies in a solemn procession.