{"id":176259,"date":"2026-02-27T17:55:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=176259&lang=en"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:55:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:55:12","slug":"yanagawa-hina-matsuri-2026","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/yanagawa-hina-matsuri-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Yanagawa Hina Matsuri Sagemon Meguri"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Yanagawa, a canal town long known as a \u201ccity of water,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s festival atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s canals. The elegant procession, set against Yanagawa\u2019s historic waterways, draws large crowds eager to capture this uniquely graceful springtime scene.<\/p>\n

\"fukuoka<\/p>\n

\u2022 Feb. 11, 2026 (Wed, hol) ~ Apr. 3, 2026 (Fri)
\n\u2022 Venues: Yanagawa city area<\/a>, Yanagawa Shopping Arcade<\/a> and more (Walking Map<\/a>)
\n\u2022 Entrance fee: Free (some facilities require admission)
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.yanagawa-net.com\/news_event_list\/4094\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Kyushu Live Livestream – Hina Doll Water Parade<\/strong> (Mar. 17, 2024)<\/p>\n