Yanagawa Doll Festival – Sagemon Decoration Tour

柳川雛祭りさげもんめぐり

Celebrate the healthy growth of girls with lucky handmade fabric ornaments and colorful “Yanagawa Mari” balls.

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“Sagemon” decorations, displayed beside the Hina doll stand to celebrate a girl’s first seasonal festival, are a traditional Hinamatsuri custom of Yanagawa dating back to the Edo period.
During the festival period, colorful events unique to the water town of Yanagawa—such as the Floating Hina Doll Festival—are held over 52 days.
Please note: Event schedules and details may change depending on weather or other conditions.

Event Schedule
■ Sagemon Exhibition & Sales: January 31 (Sat) – February 1 (Sun)
■ Hina Doll Opening Ceremony & Parade: February 11 (Wed, public holiday)
■ Sagemon Yanagawa Mari Contest
Submission period: January 5 (Mon) – February 6 (Fri), 2026
Exhibition venue: Yanagawa Women’s Hall
Voting period: February 11 – March 31
■ Tokimeki Hina Lanterns & Giant Sagemon: February 11 (Wed, public holiday) – April 3 (Fri)
■ Yanagawa Kimono Day: March 8 (Sun), 10:00–15:00
■ Hina Doll Water Parade: March 15 (Sun), 11:00–12:20
Postponed to March 20 (Fri, public holiday) in case of rain
■ Floating Hina Dolls Festival: April 3 (Fri)
■ Hina Doll Photo Contest
Entry period: February 11 (Wed, public holiday) – April 11 (Sat), 2026
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Basic Information

Address (Japanese)	福岡県柳川市市内の観光施設、商店街、各店舗 ※一部有料の施設あり
Telephone Number	0944-73-2145（柳川雛祭り実行委員会（柳川市観光協会内））
Event Days	February 11 (Wed, public holiday) – April 3 (Fri), 2026
Website	Yanagawa City Tourism Association Official Website