Celebrating an eldest daughter’s first Girls’ Day in Mana, with decorations filling the room
Mana’s Zashiki Hina

Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- April 2 and 3
- Location
- Mana District · Mana District Community Center
- Area
- Ehime Prefecture・Yawatahama City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 25 min–1 h 45 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
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/11/12
Mana’s Zashiki Hina is a traditional event in the Mana district of Yawatahama City, where families celebrate their eldest daughter’s first Girls’ Day with Hina dolls arranged throughout an entire tatami room.
About Mana’s Zashiki Hina
Mana’s Zashiki Hina is a traditional event passed down in the Mana district of Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture.
Families celebrate their eldest daughter’s first Girls’ Day by arranging Hina dolls throughout an entire tatami room.
The event is described as evoking a garden party at an imperial court in days gone by, thanks to the scale and splendor of the display.
Festival highlights
The highlight is the Hina doll display spread across an entire tatami room.
The Zashiki Hina display, which is open to the public, is arranged to celebrate a family’s eldest daughter’s first Girls’ Day.
The display is known for its scale and splendor, and is described as evoking a garden party at an imperial court in days gone by.
Celebrating an eldest daughter’s first Girls’ Day in Mana, with decorations filling the room
What to expect
For the event, an eligible household arranges Hina dolls throughout an entire tatami room to celebrate their eldest daughter’s first Girls’ Day.
The event takes place in the Mana district and at the Mana District Community Center.
A community center exhibit is also listed; the Zashiki Hina displays are open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the community center exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
How to take part
This event is open to the public.
Admission is free.
No reservation is required.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Mana District · Mana District Community Center / 3-796 Anai, Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture
- Train and bus
JR Yawatahama Station / Uwajima Bus: Anai
- Parking
Available (50 spaces) / Parking fee: Paid
Address 3-796 Anai, Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
April 2 and 3
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Tips for your visit
The event is not held if there is no eligible household.
The Zashiki Hina displays are open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the community center exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Nearby attractions
Retro townscapes in Uchiko, Ozu, and Seiyo are featured among the sightseeing information for the area around Yawatahama City.
Origins and History of Mana’s Zashiki Hina
Mana’s Zashiki Hina has been passed down for generations as an event celebrating a family’s eldest daughter’s first Girls’ Day.
The custom of arranging Hina dolls throughout an entire tatami room, along with the scale and splendor of the display, has been passed down.
The event is also described as evoking a garden party at an imperial court in days gone by.
Official information
主催:真穴座敷雛保存会
公式サイト:Official website
問い合わせ:0894-29-7018(真穴座敷雛保存会)
Mana’s Zashiki Hina at a Glance
Mana’s Zashiki Hina is an event celebrating a family’s eldest daughter’s first Girls’ Day. It has been passed down for generations in the Mana district of Yawatahama City.
The highlight is the scale and splendor of the display arranged throughout an entire tatami room. It is open to the public.
Admission is free, and no reservation is required.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/12







