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In Yanagawa, a canal town long known as a “city of water,” the hina festival is symbolized by sagemon, traditional hanging decorations gifted to girls to celebrate their first Hina Matsuri. During the festival period, sagemon and hina dolls are displayed throughout the town, including at tourist facilities, shopping streets, and historic buildings.
The displays are spread across different districts, making it easy to enjoy them while strolling through the town. This walk-and-discover style of viewing hina decorations is a defining feature of Yanagawa’s festival atmosphere.
On March 15 (Sun), the highlight of the season takes place with the Ohina-sama Water Parade. Children dressed in formal kimono, accompanied by their mothers, ride donko boats through the town’s canals. The elegant procession, set against Yanagawa’s historic waterways, draws large crowds eager to capture this uniquely graceful springtime scene.
• Feb. 11, 2026 (Wed, hol) ~ Apr. 3, 2026 (Fri)
• Venues: Yanagawa city area, Yanagawa Shopping Arcade and more (Walking Map)
• Entrance fee: Free (some facilities require admission)
• https://www.yanagawa-net.com/news_event_list/4094/
Kyushu Live Livestream – Hina Doll Water Parade (Mar. 17, 2024)