murmurSaga Castle Town Hina Doll Festival
Saga City · Saga City Historical and Folk Museum, Chokokan, Saga Castle History Museum and other venues
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Saga Castle Town Hina Doll Festival Executive Committee · Last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Feb 14 – Mar 15, 2026 （Ended） 10:00–17:00
- 2027
- Feb 13 – Mar 14, 2027 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
- Usual timing
- Usually mid February
- How the date is set
- Changes from year to year
- Venue
- Saga City Historical and Folk Museum, Chokokan, Saga Castle History Museum and other venues
- City
- Saga City, Saga
About
For about 30 days in spring, Saga's old castle town displays hina dolls in its traditional and retro buildings. You'll see refined doll sets associated with the Nabeshima family, who ruled the Saga domain, dolls crafted with local traditions such as Nabeshima komon dyeing, Nabeshima carpets and hand-woven Saga nishiki brocade, and dolls handmade by children. Main venues include the Chokokan, the Saga Castle History Museum and the Saga City Historical and Folk Museum, and a 1,000-yen pass gets you into them. With events, workshops and limited-time food, it makes for a spring walk through former banks and old family homes.
Sources
- OfficialSaga Castle Town Hina Doll Festival Executive Committee saga-hinamatsuri.jp
- OfficialSaga Prefecture Tourism Federation (Asobo Saga) www.asobo-saga.jp
Last checked: Oct 10, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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