A spring Hinamatsuri in Katsuura Town, adorned with around 30,000 hina dolls
Big Hinamatsuri
The 2026 edition of Big Hinamatsuri has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/02/21 〜 2026/04/05Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year from February to March / Every year
- Location
- Doll Culture Exchange Center
- Area
- Tokushima Prefecture・Katsūra Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 15 min–1 h 35 min · flight time only)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Adults: 400 yen; children: 100 yen; groups (10 people or more): 300 yen
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A spring event where around 30,000 hina dolls gather at the Doll Culture Exchange Center in Katsuura Town. A variety of exhibits line the venue, with the approximately 8-meter-high “100-Tier Hina Display” as the centerpiece, featuring hina dolls from across Japan and displays introducing changes over time.
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Shizuha File:Big-hinamatsuri(tokushima) 20190303 09.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Shizuha File:Big-hinamatsuri(tokushima) 20190303 10.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Shizuha File:Big-hinamatsuri(tokushima) 20190303 02.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.About Big Hinamatsuri
A spring event featuring countless hina dolls, centered on the Doll Culture Exchange Center in Katsuura Town, Tokushima Prefecture.
At the center of the venue stands the approximately 8-meter-high “100-Tier Hina Display,” with around 30,000 dolls arranged in splendid array.
Through dolls sent from across Japan, local people pass on Hinamatsuri culture.
As a signature spring event for the town, it welcomes many visitors every year.
Source: ビッグひな祭り｜ようこそ徳島県へ / 雛人形を世界に発信する阿波勝浦・元祖「ビッグひな祭り」の歩み | 特集 | イーストとくしま観光推進機構
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the approximately 8-meter-high “100-Tier Hina Display,” set up in the center of the venue.
The display features court ladies, musicians, attendants, and servants, among others, each with a distinct face and outfit to admire.
Highlights include “National Variety Hina Dolls,” showcasing cultures from across Japan, and “100 Years of Hina Dolls,” which introduces changes since the Meiji period.
In 2026, exhibits also incorporated palace-style displays.
A spring Hinamatsuri in Katsuura Town, adorned with around 30,000 hina dolls
What to expect
At the venue, visitors stroll among the dolls displayed on tiered platforms, looking at the arrangements for each role and the differences in their costumes.
Exhibits also include hina dolls from across Japan and sections introducing changes in styles over time.
During preparations, local high school and elementary school students also help decorate, making this an opportunity to learn about Hinamatsuri culture.
Visitors enjoyed the displays throughout the event, which concluded on the final day with a finale featuring dance.
Source: 勝浦町の「ビッグひな祭り」閉幕 44日間で17300人来場｜文化・芸能,徳島の話題｜徳島ニュース｜徳島新聞デジタル
How to take part
Visitors can enjoy the display by paying an admission fee.
Students from Komatsushima Nishi High School Katsūra Campus and local elementary school children help arrange the dolls, giving children in the community an opportunity to experience the culture.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ningyo Bunka Koryukan (35-1 Tsukinose, Ikuna, Katsūra Town, Katsūra District)
- Train and bus
Take the Tokushima Bus Katsūra Line from JR Tokushima Station for about 60 minutes and get off at Ningyo Bunka Koryukan-mae.
- By car
About 50 minutes from Tokushima IC.
- Parking
The 2026 information states that there is no parking.
Source: 第38回ビッグひな祭り(徳島県)の地図・アクセス情報｜ウォーカープラス
Address 35-1 Tsukinose, Ikuna, Katsuura Town, Katsuura District
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the event was held from February 21 (Sat) to April 5 (Sun), and opening hours were 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It closed on April 5, bringing the event period to a total of 44 days.
During the event, visitors could view the tiered displays and various hina doll exhibits.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Tokushima Prefecture / Katsūra Town (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
The 2026 event hours were 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission was charged.
If you plan to come by car, the information says there is no parking, so it is best to consider your travel options, including public transportation, in advance.
The venue mainly features a hina-doll display about 8 meters high, so allow enough time to take in the entire display.
Nearby attractions
Alongside the Hinamatsuri, the spring special exhibition “The World of Hina Dolls,” held at the Tokushima Castle Museum in Tokushima City, is also featured.
At the venue, visitors could see dolls that are considered the forerunners of hina dolls, as well as changes in styles across eras and regions.
In 2026, reciprocal discounts were also offered using ticket stubs from the Big Hinamatsuri and the Tokushima Castle Museum.
Official information
公式ウェブサイト： Official website
Big Hinamatsuri at a Glance
The Big Hinamatsuri is a spring event that displays around 30,000 hina dolls at the Doll Culture Exchange Center in Katsuura Town.
A wide variety of exhibits can be enjoyed, including National Variety Hina Dolls and 100 Years of Hina Dolls, with the approximately 8-meter-high “100-Tier Hina Display” as the centerpiece.
In 2026, the event was held from February 21 to April 5, at 35-1 Tsukinose, Ikuna, Katsuura Town, Katsuura District.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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