A costume parade and giant hina-doll display bring color to Iwatsuki, the town of dolls
Iwatsuki Matsuri in the Town of Dolls
The 2026 edition of Iwatsuki Matsuri in the Town of Dolls has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/04Ended
- Season / frequency
- Held annually
- Location
- Iwatsuki Doll Museum
- Area
- Saitama Prefecture・Saitama City(From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · train)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
- Official website / social media
- Official website
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This local festival unfolds across the streets of Iwatsuki, with events such as a costume parade featuring dolls, a giant hina-doll display, and a Kuroyatsu procession. 2026 marks its 50th anniversary, and it will be held on October 4.
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Japanese Festivals.jp いわつき神輿 / 撮影者の許可を得て掲載 写真提供：テストさんResized and compressed for publication.May differ from the event currently featured.About Iwatsuki Matsuri in the Town of Dolls
The Iwatsuki Matsuri in the Town of Dolls is a local festival held in Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City.
Events that capture the distinctive character of Iwatsuki, the town of dolls, include a costume parade featuring dolls, a giant hina-doll display, and a Kuroyatsu procession.
2026 marks the festival’s 50th anniversary, a milestone for an event sustained by the support of local residents.
Source: 2026人形のまち岩槻まつり | イベント一覧 | VISIT SAITAMA CITY / さいたま市／区長あいさつ（令和8年9月）
Festival highlights
Highlights include a costume parade featuring dolls, unique to Iwatsuki, the town of dolls, and a giant hina-doll display measuring 10 meters wide and 8 meters high.
A Kuroyatsu procession and children’s also add color to the festival venue.
Earlier information also featured events such as the Manto mikoshi and dancing, offering a varied program.
A costume parade and giant hina-doll display bring color to Iwatsuki, the town of dolls
What to expect
At the venue, you can see events such as children’s mikoshi, a costume parade featuring dolls, a giant hina-doll display, and a Kuroyatsu procession.
Previous event information lists a drum-and-bugle corps parade, the Iwatsuki Yosakoi Festa, and an adults’ Manto mikoshi parade among the events held on the streets.
In 2026, the event runs from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and is scheduled to go ahead in rainy weather.
Location and access
- Venue
Iwatsuki Doll Museum
- Nearest station
岩槻駅
Event venue 埼玉県さいたま市 岩槻人形博物館
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
It was announced that the event was scheduled to be held on October 4 (Sunday) in 2026.
The event runs from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The start time has changed from the original announcement of 2 p.m., and the event is scheduled to go ahead in rainy weather.
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 Saitama Prefecture / Saitama City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Nearby attractions
Nearby are the Toki no Kane bell tower, Senkyokan, the Iwatsuki Tourist Information Center, and the Saitama City Iwatsuki Doll Museum.
According to the information provided, the Toki no Kane is 0.2 kilometers from the venue in a straight line, Senkyokan is 0.3 kilometers away, and the Saitama City Iwatsuki Doll Museum is 0.1 kilometers away.
Iwatsuki Castle Site Park and Hisaizu Shrine are also introduced as nearby attractions.
さいたま市立博物館
埼玉県さいたま市大宮区にある博物館
さいたま市立浦和博物館
埼玉県さいたま市緑区にある博物館
久伊豆神社
さいたま市岩槻区宮町の神社（旧県社）
埼玉県立歴史と民俗の博物館
埼玉県さいたま市大宮区にある博物館
写真：Dddeco at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo source ·
埼玉県立近代美術館
埼玉県さいたま市浦和区にある美術館
大崎公園
埼玉県さいたま市緑区にある公園
Iwatsuki Doll Museum
埼玉県さいたま市岩槻区にある博物館
氷川神社
埼玉県さいたま市大宮区にある神社
秋ヶ瀬公園
埼玉県さいたま市桜区にある都市緑地
大宮公園
さいたま市にある公園
鉄道博物館
埼玉県さいたま市大宮区にある鉄道博物館
Origins and History of Iwatsuki Matsuri in the Town of Dolls
Iwatsuki Matsuri has been carried on as a traditional event thanks to the efforts of local residents.
2026 marks the festival’s 50th anniversary.
The available information does not provide details about its origins or how it has changed over the past 50 years.
Official information
人形のまち岩槻まつり公式サイト：Official website of the Iwatsuki Matsuri in the Town of Dolls。
Check the official website for the latest information on event details and traffic restrictions.
The organizing committee office can be reached at 048-756-1445. Its hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and it is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Iwatsuki Matsuri in the Town of Dolls at a Glance
It was announced that the 2026 Iwatsuki Matsuri in the Town of Dolls was scheduled to be held on October 4 (Sunday) at locations including the Iwatsuki Doll Museum parking lot and the area around the east exit of Iwatsuki Station.
Highlights include a costume parade featuring dolls, a giant hina-doll display, a Kuroyatsu procession, and children’s mikoshi.
It is just a short walk from the east exit of Iwatsuki Station, but traffic restrictions will be in place on the day, and the museum parking lot will not be available.
Source: 岩槻人形博物館 - 駐車場のご利用について
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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