March 3rd is the day of "Hina-matsuri" in Japan. Hina-matsuri (or "Girl's Day") is one of Japan's famous annual events. People who have daughters generally own a set of Hina-dolls (Ornament Dolls of a Medieval Emperor, Empress, Lords and so on), display them on a platform covered with a red carpet in a room, and have a party for their daughters on that day. The villages along the Katsuura-gawa River hold events featuring Hina-matsuri. Sakamoto is one such village where dolls are displayed outdoors (in front of houses) from February to March. I rode my motorcycle towards the small village. A rustic but beautiful scene was waiting for me there, beyond a short tunnel.
- 1 min read
Doll's Street in Sakamoto Village
Unique outdoor "Hina-Matsuri" event held February-March
Join the discussion
Kim Bergström
5 years ago
Those radishes made me smile! Love that they even think of the small details here!
Takako Sakamoto
9 years ago
Dreamy photos! I really love them Hara-san! 'Gossip Session'...haha, fun translation!
Thank you, Sakamoto-san. Why don't you visit there next Spring?
Anonymous
9 years ago
Love the dolls in the 'gossip section'
Thank you, Daniel-san. As they did not indicate Titles on the display, I did not realize actual title. But I felt 'The title must be gossip session".
Iain Stanley
9 years ago
dreamy first picture!!
Thank you, Eyestar-san. The place wass fantastic actually.
Veronika Tomanova
9 years ago
I had no idea about this festival. Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, Veronika-san. It's my pleasure.
Top Articles
-
![Akita: Art and Culture]( "Akita: Art and Culture")
1Akita: Art and Culture
Akita - Sponsored -
![Akita: Nature and Akita Inu]( "Akita: Nature and Akita Inu")
2Akita: Nature and Akita Inu
Akita - Sponsored -
![Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour]( "Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour")
3Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Japan Tour
Culture -
![Kyoto, Ryukyu Islands Named As Top 2025 Travel Spots]( "Kyoto, Ryukyu Islands Named As Top 2025 Travel Spots")
4Kyoto, Ryukyu Islands Named As Top 2025 Travel Spots
Planning -
![Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s New Executive Lounge and “The Pagoda in the Clouds”]( "Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s New Executive Lounge and “The Pagoda in the Clouds”")
5Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s New Executive Lounge and “The Pagoda in the Clouds”
Tokyo - Sponsored -
![Flipper's to Launch Limited Time Sanrio Menu]( "Flipper's to Launch Limited Time Sanrio Menu")
6Flipper's to Launch Limited Time Sanrio Menu
Food -
![Special Experience in Shinjuku Gyoen]( "Special Experience in Shinjuku Gyoen")
7Special Experience in Shinjuku Gyoen
Tokyo - Sponsored -
![Akita: Gastronomy and Onsen]( "Akita: Gastronomy and Onsen")
8Akita: Gastronomy and Onsen
Akita - Sponsored -
![Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing]( "Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing")
9Kamenoi Hotel Nachi-Katsuura and Wakayama Sightseeing
Wakayama - Sponsored -
![Beyond the Crowds: A Guide to Exploring Japan Responsibly]( "Beyond the Crowds: A Guide to Exploring Japan Responsibly")
10Beyond the Crowds: A Guide to Exploring Japan Responsibly
Culture - Sponsored
-
![Tokyo Christmas Market]( "Tokyo Christmas Market")
1Tokyo Christmas Market
Tokyo -
![Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan]( "Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan")
2Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
![The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo]( "The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo")
3The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
![Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination]( "Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination")
4Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination
Tokyo -
![Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo]( "Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo")
5Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
![Nabana no Sato Illumination]( "Nabana no Sato Illumination")
6Nabana no Sato Illumination
Mie -
![Tokyo Auto Salon]( "Tokyo Auto Salon")
7Tokyo Auto Salon
Chiba -
![Japanese Urban Legends]( "Japanese Urban Legends")
8Japanese Urban Legends
Culture -
![Daikoku Car Meet]( "Daikoku Car Meet")
9Daikoku Car Meet
Kanagawa -
![Iwatayama Monkey Park]( "Iwatayama Monkey Park")
10Iwatayama Monkey Park
Kyoto
