In Hita, which prospered during the Edo period as a shogunate-controlled territory known as Tenryo, hina dolls handed down through old family homes are displayed at venues throughout the city. Centered around the Mameda-machi and Kuma-machi areas, the festival features a wide range of hina decorations, from luxurious dolls once acquired by wealthy merchants in Kyoto and Osaka to more familiar okiage hina made from paper and cloth, long enjoyed by ordinary households. In Mameda-machi, where much of the Edo-period townscape remains intact, visitors can enjoy viewing hina dolls together with the historic buildings themselves. A key venue is Kusano Honke, a National Important Cultural Property, where the relationship between architecture and hina displays is especially striking. On March 2, a traditional local event known as Mameda Nagashibina is also held. Participants write their wishes on kamibina (paper dolls) and gently release them into the water, a ritual said to carry away misfortune and mark the coming of spring.
• Feb. 15, 2026 (Sun) ~ Mar. 31, 2026 (Tue)
• Venues: Mameda-machi area and Kuma area and more (Walking Map)
• Entrance fee: Free (some facilities require admission)
• Open: Hours vary by facility
• https://ohina.oidehita.com/