About 1,000 hina dolls adorn the 100 stone steps in a scene heralding spring in Daigo
Hina Matsuri at the 100-Step Staircase
The 2026 edition of Hina Matsuri at the 100-Step Staircase has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/03/01Ended
- Season / frequency
- In a typical year, it is held on March 3, or on the preceding Sunday if March 3 does not fall on a weekend / Once a year
- Location
- The “100-Step Staircase” on the approach to Jūnisho Shrine
- Area
- Ibaraki Prefecture・Daigo Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 10 min–1 h 30 min · limited express)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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The 100 stone steps at Jūnisho Shrine in Daigo Town are transformed into a colorful tiered hina display for one day only. Visitors can admire about 1,000 hina dolls and enjoy displays around town and other spring activities.
Photo credits and terms of use
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Photographer: Matsumotonaiko File:Jyuni Jinja Hyakudankaidan Hinamaturi (9).jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.About Hina Matsuri at the 100-Step Staircase
Hina Matsuri at the 100-Step Staircase is a spring event held on the approach to Jūnisho Shrine in Daigo Town, where the stone steps are used as a tiered platform for displaying hina dolls.
About 1,000 hina dolls are displayed, and the historic stone steps and colorful decorations create a scene unique to Daigo Town.
The event is held for one day only, and hina displays are also exhibited at various locations around town.
Visitors can enjoy the spring atmosphere as they stroll through areas such as the station-front shopping street.
Source: いばらきのひなまつり特集2026／茨城県 / 百段階段でひなまつり【令和8年3月1日(日)】 | 大子町観光協会
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the sight of hina dolls lining all 100 stone steps, which are covered with red felt.
Visitors can admire the dolls displayed on either side as they climb the staircase.
Hina displays also appear at shops and facilities around town, so visitors can enjoy them while exploring the streets.
In 2026, the Daigo Bridal Procession also took place in the afternoon, with a bride and groom in traditional Japanese attire parading along the street in front of the station.
About 1,000 hina dolls adorn the 100 stone steps in a scene heralding spring in Daigo
What to expect
On the day, visitors go to the approach to Jūnisho Shrine, where hina dolls are displayed on the stone steps, and admire the decorations as they climb.
A dance called Urayasu no Mai is also performed as an offering at the shrine, so visitors can see shrine events held alongside the Hina Matsuri.
A bridal procession and pedestrian zone were held on the street in front of the station, and visitors can also explore hina displays around town.
Events related to local food and shopping were also held near the venue on the same day.
Source: 百段階段でひなまつり - Wikipedia
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
The approach to Jūnisho Shrine, known as the “100-Step Staircase” (Daigo, Daigo Town; Honmachi-dori).
- Train and bus
A 3-minute walk from Hitachi-Daigo Station on the JR Suigun Line.
On the day, free shuttle buses ran between Daigo Town Hall, the Main parking lot, and Daigo Wide-Area Park.
- By car
About 60 minutes from Naka IC on the Joban Expressway via National Route 118.
- Parking
Temporary parking was available at Daigo Wide-Area Park and Daigo Town Hall, with shuttle buses running to the venue.
Source: 百段階段でひなまつり | 観光いばらき公式ホームページ
Address Daigo, Daigo Town, Kuji District, Ibaraki Prefecture (Honmachi-dori)
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the event was held on March 1 (Sunday), and the hina doll display on the steps took place for this one day only.
The event was listed as running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and being canceled in rain or strong winds.
The 2026 event date has already passed.
In a typical year, it is held on March 3, or on the preceding Sunday if March 3 does not fall on a weekend.
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Tips for your visit
The 2026 event was listed as canceled in rain or strong winds, so its status may vary depending on the weather.
Traffic restrictions were in place around the venue on Honmachi-dori and the street in front of the station, with specific periods when vehicles were prohibited.
Information indicated that free shuttle buses were available from the parking areas to the venue.
As visitors climb the steps to view the display, comfortable walking clothes are recommended.
Nearby attractions
Around the venue, hina dolls are also displayed at places such as the Daigo Town Cultural and Welfare Center Main and the Roadside Station Okukuji Daigo for the Hina Matsuri.
An event featuring Daigo Town foods, including apple pie, was held at the Main parking lot.
The street in front of the station served as the venue for the bridal procession, and a pedestrian zone was set up for visitors to enjoy a stroll around town.
These are nearby highlights listed for the same day as the 100-Step Staircase event.
Origins and History of Hina Matsuri at the 100-Step Staircase
The event was first held in 2008.
It is said that members of the Daigo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Women's Division came up with the idea of displaying hina dolls in Daigo Town after seeing the Hina Matsuri in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture.
The hina dolls were collected through donations, and the display on the stone steps has continued over the years.
After being canceled in 2010 and suspended from 2020 to 2022, the event returned in 2023 for the first time in 4 years.
Official information
Event information and contact details can be checked with the Daigo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Daigo Town Tourism Association, and Kanko Ibaraki.
The contact for 2026 was the Daigo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at 0295-72-0191.
The Daigo Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry also announced that the 19th event would be held.
Source: お知らせ – 大子町商工会
Hina Matsuri at the 100-Step Staircase at a Glance
Hina Matsuri at the 100-Step Staircase is a one-day spring event in Daigo Town, where about 1,000 hina dolls are displayed on the 100 stone steps at Jūnisho Shrine.
Visitors can admire the hina decorations as they climb the steps, and also enjoy displays around town and the bridal procession.
In 2026, the event was held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 1, and was listed as canceled in rain or strong winds.
Visitors can walk to the venue from Hitachi-Daigo Station, and free shuttle buses also ran from temporary parking areas.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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