Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2026

Hina Matsuri, or Girls' Day, is a Japanese tradition celebrated on March 3rd. Families display ornamental dolls called "hina ningyo" on tiered platforms, and the festival honors daughters' health and happiness, with prayers for their future prosperity and success. Numerous places around the country also host Hina Matsuri events, including the town of Hiketa in Kagawa Prefecture.

The Hiketa Hinamatsuri was first held in 2003, and this annual spring event provides visitors with the opportunity to appreciate these traditional doll displays located in around 60 homes in Hiketa's old town. The festival started as a way to revitalize this part of Kagawa Prefecture, so be sure to stop by and support the local community if you happen to be in the area.