Hina Doll Festival at the Castle Town Area
There will be many traditional Hina dolls displayed at several places in the castle town area, from March 1st to 21st.
Particularly on the 6-8th, special bonsai display with Hina dolls at Shimin center, and on 10th, 2 venues are having a special activity day from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. One is at To-To-An in Nishimachi, and the other is at Ho-oh-kaikan in Kawaramachi.
Please see the flyer for details. You can see where other Hina dolls are displayed around the area on the map.
Here is a general explanation about the Hinamatsuri and Hina dolls for your information.
Hinamatsuri is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated on March 3rd to pray for the health and happiness of young girls. One of the main symbols of Hinamatsuri is the Hina dolls, also known as Hina-ningyo. These dolls represent the Emperor, Empress, and their court, dressed in beautiful traditional clothing from the Heian period. The dolls are displayed on a tiered platform covered with red fabric, and families with daughters set them up in their homes. It is believed that the dolls bring good luck and protect the girls from harm. Hinamatsuri is a joyful celebration filled with special food, songs, and wishes for girls' prosperity.
*The doll icons show where you can find Hina dolls displayed. Some of them are tricky to find, so see if you can find all of them! Each venue has a sign board.