Yanagawa Doll Festival – Sagemon Decoration Tour

 

“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, National Holiday)
•    Sagemon & Yanagawa Mari Contest
: Entry Submission: January 5 (Mon) – February 6 (Fri), 2026
: Exhibition Venue: Yanagawa City Women’s Hall
:Voting Period: February 11 – March 31
•    Tokimeki Hina Lanterns & Giant Sagemon Display: February 11 (Wed) – April 3 (Fri)
•    Yanagawa Kimono Day: March 8 (Sun), 10:00–15:00
•    Hina Doll Boat Parade: March 15 (Sun), 11:00–12:20
Postponed to March 20 (Fri, Holiday) in case of rain
•    Floating Hina Doll Festival: April 3 (Fri)
•    Hina Doll Photo Contest:
Entry Period: February 11 (Wed) – April 11 (Sat), 2026
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