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January 21, 2026 at 9:00 am
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March 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm
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History
The Inatori Hina no Tsurushi Kazari Festival began over 100 years ago when local mothers and grandmothers, unable to afford expensive tiered hina doll sets, hand-sewed small cloth charms symbolizing good fortune—rabbits for fertility, triangles for academic success, monkeys for safe childbirth—and hung them from bamboo rings for their daughters’ first Hinamatsuri.
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Now in its fourth decade, the festival preserves a craft passed down through generations while drawing visitors to this quiet Izu seaside town during the quiet late-winter months.
Overview
The Inatori Onsen Hina no Tsurushi Kazari Festival 2026 runs from late January to the end of March, transforming the small hot-spring town into a celebration of handmade hanging ornaments and hina dolls. Thousands of colorful tsurushi kazari—each mobile containing dozens of tiny sewn charms—are suspended in shops, inns, shrines, and dedicated exhibition halls.
Main paid venues (Hina no Yakata and Suzuneya Hina no Kan) showcase museum-quality displays, while countless smaller free exhibits appear in local businesses. The combination of delicate textile art, steaming onsen air, and the scent of the nearby Pacific creates a uniquely soothing atmosphere.
Highlights
- Thousands of Hand-Sewn Charms: Intricate tsurushi kazari mobiles with symbolic dolls—rabbits, monkeys, triangles, and more—hanging floor-to-ceiling.
- Hina no Yakata & Suzuneya Halls: Massive paid displays of antique and contemporary hanging ornaments.
- Free Town-Wide Exhibits: Shops, cafés, and inns open their doors for intimate viewing of family treasures.
- Susanoo Shrine Display: Ancient shrine grounds adorned with vibrant red tsurushi kazari against the sea.
- Onsen Town Atmosphere: Soak in outdoor rotenburo while surrounded by festival decorations.
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- Thousands of Hand-Sewn Charms: Intricate tsurushi kazari mobiles with symbolic dolls—rabbits, monkeys, triangles, and more—hanging floor-to-ceiling.
- Hina no Yakata & Suzuneya Halls: Massive paid displays of antique and contemporary hanging ornaments.
- Free Town-Wide Exhibits: Shops, cafés, and inns open their doors for intimate viewing of family treasures.
- Susanoo Shrine Display: Ancient shrine grounds adorned with vibrant red tsurushi kazari against the sea.
- Onsen Town Atmosphere: Soak in outdoor rotenburo while surrounded by festival decorations.
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Schedule
Late January – March 31, 2026
- Main Halls: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily
- Town Displays: Vary by venue (most open daylight hours)
Pricing
- Hina no Yakata: ¥500 adults
- Suzuneya Hina no Kan: ¥500 adults
- Joint Ticket: ¥800 adults
- Town Shops & Free Venues: Completely FREE
Location
Throughout Inatori Onsen town Main venues: Culture Park Hina no Yakata & Susanoo Shrine 1729 Inatori, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
How to Get There
- By Train: Izu Kyuko Line to Izu-Inatori Station → 5–15 minute walk to main venues
- From Tokyo: Odakyu Romancecar to Izukyu-Shimoda (~2.5 hrs) → local train to Inatori
- By Car: 2.5–3 hrs from Tokyo via Tomei & Odawara-Atsugi Road
Accommodation Options
Inatori Onsen ryokan line the coast—many decorate with family sagemon and offer ocean-view rotenburo (¥20,000–¥60,000/person incl. seafood kaiseki). Festival-period rooms fill fast.
Budget options in nearby Higashiizu start at ¥10,000. Book 6+ months ahead for late February–March.
FAQs
When does the 2026 festival officially start?
Typically late January (around Jan 25–30), with exact date announced in December 2025.
Are the main halls worth the fee?
Absolutely—Hina no Yakata alone has over 10,000 individual charms hanging in dramatic cascades.
Can I try making tsurushi kazari?
Some venues offer short workshops (small fee); ask at Hina no Yakata.
Is the festival crowded?
Very relaxed compared to cherry-blossom season. Even weekends feel peaceful.
When do peach/cherry blossoms appear nearby?
Late March—perfect timing for the festival finale when Izu’s hills turn pink.
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