2020.02.09
Kyushu and Oita prefectures rank first in Japan in terms of both the amount of springs and the number of springs, as the name of Osen in Onsen prefecture is the best in Japan. Many tourists visit each year for famous hot springs such as Beppu and Yufuin, but their attractions are not limited to hot springs.
Speaking of spring traditions, the Hina Matsuri is held in various places. Hina dolls brought by the Tokugawa family and daimyo princesses during the Edo period are particularly important in Oita prefecture, and you can see many unique dolls in various parts of Oita prefecture from February to March.
Hita is a territory that prospered during the Edo period. Many luxurious dolls that Australian merchants at the time purchased in Kyoto and Osaka are still available today. A representative example is the Hinamori decoration of the Hirose Museum for the Tenpo years. It is open all year and is the highlight of the hina tour course. Hina dolls that have made such luxuries are rare throughout Japan.
The center of the hina tour is in the area of Mameda-cho and Kuma-cho. In particular, Mameda-cho, which was the center of culture and economy, can enjoy the hina tour while feeling the atmosphere of the old town. In addition, during the event, related events such as “Nagashinabina” and “Okiage Hina Exhibition” will be held, so it is full of highlights.
[Date] February 15 (Sat)-March 31 (Tue), 2020
[Venue] Mamedacho, Hita
■Visiting thin chicks
Date: February 7-March 15
Place: Usuki City Tourism Exchange Plaza, etc.
■Oka Domain Castle Town Hina Festival
Date and time: Mid-February to early March
Location: Takeda City Castle Town
■Castle Town Saeki Hina Festival
Date and time: Late February to early March
Place: Saikikuni Kida Doppokan, Castle Town
■Hina Matsuri in the castle town Nakatsu
Date: February 22-March 8
Place: Nakatsu Castle, Fukuzawa Former Residence, etc.
■Walking around Kitsuki Castle Town and visiting Hinina
Date and time: Late February to late March
Location: Kitsuki City Castle Town Area
■Visiting castle town elbows
Date: February 22-March 8
Place: around Hiji Castle ruins
■Bungo Takada ohina-sama tour
Date: February 20-March 10
Location: Showa-cho, Bungotakada
Ballpoint pen of Japanese traditional “Yuzen pattern”
A new service to make important kimonos and obi belts into “sneakers” has started!
Sofa with indigo-dyed cloth and lacquered oak, the first collaboration of Iwami Ginzan Gungondo and Oak Village
A furniture brand using traditional Japanese material “rush” will be exhibited at Milano Design Week 2022.
The JAYDERISM THE NFT II auction held at the SHINWA DIGITAL ART GALLERY closing party achieved the highest bid of 10 million yen.
Mitsuaki Iwago photo book “Stand by meow” released. There are always cats near humans.
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
[VMG HOTELS & UNIQUE VENUES] Experience activities incorporating brewing and fermentation culture from the Sawara merchant town hotel NIPPONIA in Chiba
Chiba
Yoshitaka Amano’s original work “ZAN” animation movie scheduled to be released worldwide after 2026
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The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts will hold a collection exhibition “Festivals and crafts: Yamahoko parade around Raku ware tea bowls”
Kyoto
[Hoshinoya Okinawa] Introducing a plan where you can immerse yourself in the production of “Ryukyu Bingata” that reflects the climate of Okinawa
Okinawa
[Mataro dolls] New “Foil-pressed Series” of dolls based on white color is now on sale.
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Afternoon tea at Kyoto Tokyu Hotel, using luxurious ‘Gion Tsujiri matcha’ from 7 May to 30 June 2025.
2025.04.18
Edo faceting brand Shiina Faceting, which has also opened a new showroom, releases a new series.
2025.04.16
Grand opening of the Japanese sweets shop Nikko Monaka on 15 March 2025, featuring monaka with three monkey motifs and strawberries from the prefecture.
2025.04.14
[JOMON]New tableware products from the Jomon goods specialist.
2025.04.11
Start of offering ‘Shinmijizai, Spring’ kaiseki cuisine in the beautiful springtime of Oku-Arashiyama.
2025.04.09
CASA stella, a new cultural tourism facility for Gifu wagasa and Gifu lanterns, opens.
2025.04.07
Kyoto
Ohanami
SAKURA
Event
Since its inception in 1989, the “Heian Shrine Red Shidare Concert” has evolved throughout the Heisei era. In 2025, the concert will be held for five days from Wednesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 6.
Tokyo
Art
Event
Due to the popularity of the exhibition “Daikakuji Temple, Former Saga Palace: New Flowers and Paintings Related to the Palace,” which will be held at the Heiseikan of the Tokyo National Museum from Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the museum will be open at night. In addition, from Tuesday, February 18, a limited-edition novelty gift will be distributed to visitors who purchase exhibition merchandise for 4,000 yen or more, including tax.
Shiga
Travel
Event
Culture
The resort hotel ‘KYUKAMURA OHMI-HACHIMAN’, located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, in Omi Hachiman City, known for its Omi merchants and Azuchi Castle, is inviting participants to join the ‘Biwaichi’ bus tour, which immerses them in the historical romance of Shiga Prefecture, which has flourished as a key transport hub since ancient times, close to Kyoto and Nara.
To ensure that visitors can enjoy Omi in an easy-to-understand way, Mr Yoshiyuki Onuma, Senior Researcher at the National Institute for Historical Resource Development, will accompany them throughout the tour and provide explanations.
Yamaguchi
SAKURA
Event
From 25 March to 6 April 2025, Kai Nagato Onsen Ryokan is offering a “Spring Stay” to enjoy the murmur of the Onshin River, which heralds the arrival of spring, and the cherry blossoms. In spring, the rows of cherry blossom trees along the Onshin River, which flows in front of Kai Nagato, are in full bloom, adding colour to the hot spring resort. This plan allows you to enjoy the rows of cherry blossom trees, which have attracted many tourists to the area, to your heart’s content. This plan offers guests a special seat on the Kawadoko Terrace before dinner so that they can enjoy the cherry blossoms at any time during their stay.
Tokyo
Event
Culture
From Saturday 1 February to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Keio Plaza Hotel will host ‘Hinamatsuri at the Hotel – Setsubuku Cuisine Served with Arita Porcelain and Flowery Hina Furnishings’, featuring approximately 5,000 vines and other decorations. This is the 24th year of the Hinamatsuri event, which focuses on hanging ornaments.
Kanagawa
Food
Meiji Kinenkan’s confectionery brand ‘Kanomi no Mori’ is now available at Odakyu Noborito Station. Please take a look at the varied collection, including piece cakes, decorative cakes and other cakes perfect for Christmas, as well as standard popular sweets.
