During the Edo period, Hita was one of first towns in Kyushu to flourish, and this is reflected in the luxurious Edo-period hina dolls still being displayed today. Most of the venues are located in the Mameda-machi and Kuma-machi areas, and a must-see spot is Kusano Honke (a nationally designated Important Cultural Property). Look out for the elegant okiage! On Mar. 6 (Sun.) between 10:00 and 14:00, take part in Mameda Nagashibina at Keirinso Park: write a wish on a kamibina (paper doll) and send it down the river to purify yourself. Whilst you’re in the area, why not buy a coupon pack (¥1,500, valid Feb. 15 to Mar. 31) from the Hita City Tourist Information Center? Each pack contains three coupons, which you can use for a day’s bicycle rental, entry to 10 different facilities in the area, and bathing at those facilities with a sento (public bath).
Photo by Hita Tourism Association
• 2/15 (Tue.) ~ 3/31 (Thu.) *venues vary by date
• Free (some venues charge entry fees)
• Venues in Mameda-machi area and Kuma area, Hita City, Oita and more (Ohina Matsuri official map PDF)
• 0973-22-2036 (Hita Tourism Association)
• https://www.oidehita.com/archives/51561
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Photo by Hita Tourism Association
