In Saga, which developed as a castle town, a dignified Hina Matsuri is held centering on hina decorations associated with the former ruling family of the Saga Domain, the Nabeshima clan. Hina dolls cherished by successive generations of Nabeshima family wives from the Meiji period through the early Showa era are displayed in historic buildings across the city. Among the highlights are hina dolls dressed in Saga Nishiki textiles, as well as dolls wearing costumes patterned with Nabeshima Komon, a design traditionally used in the official garments of the Saga Domain. Together, these displays reflect both the refined aesthetic of the domain and the craftsmanship unique to the region. Exhibition venues are spread across the Yanagimachi and Matsubara areas, as well as the Saga Castle Honmaru History Museum, allowing visitors to enjoy the hina displays alongside the streetscape of the former castle town. On weekends and public holidays during the festival period, a loop bus operates at approximately 20-minute intervals, making it easy to move efficiently between the different venues.
Photo by Saga City Tourism Association Photo gallery
• Feb. 14, 2026 (Sat) ~ Mar. 15, 2026 (Sun)
• Venues: Yanagimachi Area, Matsubara Area, Saga Castle History Museum (Walking Map)
• Entrance fee: Free (Circuit ticket for 5 paid facilities: Adults ¥1,000, JHS and under: free)
• Open: 10:00~17:00 (last entry 16:30), Saga Castle History Museum 9:30~18:00
• https://saga-hinamatsuri.jp/