A spring stroll through Hita’s historic streets to see hina dolls
Tenryo Hita Ohina Festival
The 2026 edition of Tenryo Hita Ohina Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/02/15 〜 2026/03/31Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year, February 15–March 31 / Every year
- Location
- Exhibition venues in the Mameda and Kuma areas, among others
- Area
- Oita Prefecture・Hita City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 35 min–1 h 55 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.
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A spring event where you visit old family homes and museums in Hita, which preserve hina dolls and accessories dating back to the Edo period, alongside the streetscapes of Mameda-machi and Kuma-machi.
About Tenryo Hita Ohina Festival
The Tenryo Hita Ohina Festival is a spring event celebrating hina dolls and accessories passed down in Hita, which flourished as a tenryo (shogunate-controlled territory) during the Edo period.
You can view dolls preserved in old family homes and museums amid the historic streetscapes of Mameda-machi and Kuma-machi.
Discover Hita’s merchant culture and collections preserved in old family homes as you visit the various exhibition venues.
Source: 天領日田おひなまつり - 日田においでよ。 - 日田市
Festival highlights
Highlights include hina dolls and hina accessories displayed simultaneously at multiple venues, including Kusano Family Residence, Hirose Museum, and Nipponmarukan.
Exhibition venues are concentrated in the Mameda and Kuma areas, and also extend to the Arita and Asahi areas and Hita City Museum.
Related events such as the Blue-Eyed Doll Parade and Mameda Nagashi-bina are also held during the festival, allowing you to combine viewing the exhibitions with a stroll around town.
Source: 令和8年2月定例記者会見 - 定例記者会見 - 日田市（企画課）
A spring stroll through Hita’s historic streets to see hina dolls
What to expect
Visitors walk among old family homes and museums scattered throughout Mameda-machi and Kuma-machi to see the hina dolls and accessories on display.
In 2026, events listed during the festival included the Blue-Eyed Doll Parade, Mameda Nagashi-bina, a nostalgic kimono exhibition, and kimono rental and dressing services.
The program offers more than just exhibitions: visitors can stroll through the streets in kimono and take part in related events.
How to take part
You can enjoy visiting the exhibition venues to see hina dolls and hina furnishings.
Events open to visitors, such as Mameda Nagashi-bina and kimono rentals and dressing services, are also listed during the event period.
Reservations are required for some events, and kimono rentals and dressing services are listed as requiring a reservation.
To see the hina doll displays, visit the exhibition venues during the event period.
At related events in 2026, kimono rentals and dressing services are offered on weekends from March 1 through March 15, and reservations are required.
The Kangien Thirteen-Year Celebration is also listed as requiring a reservation, but it is for 30 elementary school graduates.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Mameda, Kuma, and other areas.
Exhibition venues include Kusano Family Residence (11-4 Mameda-machi), Hirose Museum (9-7 Mameda-machi), Nipponmarukan (4-15 Mameda-machi), Hita Gion Museum (2-7-10 Kuma), and Hita City Museum (2-6 Kamijonai-machi, 3rd floor of Aouze), among others.
- Train and bus
The nearest station is JR Hita Station.
In 2026, one-way traffic restrictions will be in effect in the Mameda area.
Source: 天領日田おひなまつり - Wikipedia
Address Mameda and Kuma areas, Hita City, Oita Prefecture, and other areas
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
The festival was held from February 15 (Sunday) to March 31 (Tuesday) in 2026.
Exhibitions were held at multiple venues in areas including Mameda and Kuma, with a parade, Nagashi-bina, and kimono-related events scheduled during the festival.
Since the festival period has passed, the 2026 events can be viewed as past event information.
Source: 天領日田おひなまつり2026 - 天領日田おひなまつり
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Tips for your visit
Since the exhibition venues are spread across areas such as Mameda and Kuma, it’s a good idea to check which places you want to visit and their opening status as you make your way around.
Closing days and opening hours vary by exhibition venue, and some related events require reservations.
In 2026, one-way traffic restrictions will be in effect in the Mameda area on weekends and public holidays, among other times, so be sure to check the restricted hours if you’re visiting by car.
Nearby attractions
Around the venues, you can visit old family homes and museums in Mameda-machi and Kuma-machi and enjoy the hina dolls alongside the historic streetscapes.
Other exhibition venues listed include Hita Gion Dashi Museum in the Mameda area, and the temari and lantern workshops in the Kuma area.
Hita City Museum is on the 3rd floor of Aouze and is open during the festival as one of the exhibition venues.
咸宜園教育研究センター
大分県日田市にある研究施設
天領日田洋酒博物館
大分県日田市にある私設博物館
廣瀬資料館
大分県日田市豆田魚町にある博物館
日本丸館
大分県日田市豆田上町にある製薬資料館
道の駅鯛生金山
大分県日田市にある国道442号の道の駅
Origins and History of Tenryo Hita Ohina Festival
Hita flourished as a tenryo (shogunate-controlled territory) during the Edo period, when wealthy merchants, particularly kakeya, thrived and merchant culture blossomed.
Hina dolls and accessories purchased in Kyoto and Osaka are still preserved in the old family homes.
The Tenryo Hita Ohina Festival is held as an event in which these collections are displayed simultaneously at old family homes and museums.
Official information
Hita City’s official information introduces the dates, exhibition areas and venues, and related events for the 43rd Tenryo Hita Ohina Festival.
The official Tenryo Hita Ohina Festival website provides information on the 2026 dates and times, locations, list of exhibition venues, related events, access, and parking.
Tenryo Hita Ohina Festival at a Glance
The Tenryo Hita Ohina Festival is an event where you can enjoy hina dolls and hina accessories preserved in Hita alongside the historic streetscapes of Mameda-machi and Kuma-machi.
In 2026, exhibitions were held at several old family homes and museums from February 15 to March 31.
The program also includes a parade, Nagashi-bina, and kimono-related events, making it easy to combine visits to the exhibitions with a stroll around town.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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