Hina dolls and colorful hanging decorations bring historic Kōjōkaku to life
Kōjōkaku Hina Doll Festival Exhibition
The 2026 edition of Kōjōkaku Hina Doll Festival Exhibition has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/02/28 〜 2026/03/29Ended
- Season / frequency
- Around late February to late March / Every year
- Location
- Kōjōkaku, Hachinohe City (former Izumiyama Residence; nationally registered tangible cultural property)
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Hachinohe City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h–3 h 30 min · bullet 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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Adults: ¥300; high school students and younger: free
- Age restrictions
- Free for high school students and younger
- Last updated
- 2026/11/12
This Hina Festival exhibition at Kōjōkaku in Hachinohe City features lavish hina dolls and colorful hanging decorations.
About Kōjōkaku Hina Doll Festival Exhibition
The Kōjōkaku Hina Doll Festival Exhibition features hina dolls and hanging decorations displayed at Kōjōkaku in Hachinohe City.
Lavish and historic hina dolls are on display, while vivid, charming hanging decorations add color to the venue.
Kōjōkaku, the venue, is the former Izumiyama Residence and is a nationally registered tangible cultural property.
Festival highlights
Highlights include the lavish hina dolls arranged throughout the venue and a variety of historic hina dolls.
Charming, colorful hanging decorations are also displayed alongside the hina dolls, creating a festive exhibition space.
The 2026 information stated that the hanging decorations would be on display through March 18 (Wednesday).
Hina dolls and colorful hanging decorations bring historic Kōjōkaku to life
What to expect
At the venue, you can enjoy the exhibition while viewing hina dolls and hanging decorations.
Workshops were also planned during the exhibition, and the 2026 information said that hands-on activities were scheduled.
Exhibition hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
How to take part
Admission is ¥300 for adults and free for high school students and younger.
Workshops are also planned during the exhibition, but no information is provided about registration, eligibility, or capacity per session.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kōjōkaku, Hachinohe City (former Izumiyama Residence), 5-4 Motokajishi-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
- Train and bus
About a 10-minute walk from Hon-Hachinohe Station on the JR Hachinohe Line
- By car
About 20 minutes from Hachinohe Station / About 10 minutes from Hachinohe IC on the Hachinohe Expressway
- Parking
Available, 11 spaces
Address 5-4 Motokajishi-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)
The event was scheduled to run from February 28, 2026 (Saturday) through March 29 (Sunday).
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
The hanging decorations were scheduled to be on display through March 18 (Wednesday).
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
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 Aomori Prefecture / Hachinohe City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Nearby attractions
Near Kōjōkaku are the Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival, Nagane Indoor Skating Rink (YS Arena Hachinohe), Hachinohe Enburi, and HACHINOHE CHRISTMAS MARKET.
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Photo source ·Origins and History of Kōjōkaku Hina Doll Festival Exhibition
The Kōjōkaku Hina Doll Festival Exhibition was described in 2025 as its 16th edition and as an annual event.
Hachinohe City’s 2026 facility information records that the 17th exhibition was held from February 28, 2026 through March 29.
Kōjōkaku is a traditional Japanese-style residence built in the Meiji period as the Izumiyama family home. It was registered as a national tangible cultural property in Heisei 15.
Official information
公式情報：青森県観光情報サイト「更上閣ひなまつり展」
更上閣ひなまつり展｜イベント｜【公式】青森県観光情報サイト Amazing AOMORI
Hachinohe City: “Hachinohe City Kōjōkaku and Kōjōkaku Nigiwai Hiroba”
Kōjōkaku Hina Doll Festival Exhibition at a Glance
The Kōjōkaku Hina Doll Festival Exhibition is an exhibition where visitors can enjoy hina dolls and hanging decorations at historic Kōjōkaku in Hachinohe City.
Lavish and historic dolls are displayed, and workshops are planned during the exhibition.
According to the 2026 information, the event ran from February 28 through March 29, with admission at ¥300 for adults and free for high school students and younger.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/12
