Written by TC Team
The Doll Festival, also known as Hina Matsuri is an annual event in Japan to celebrate the good health of girls.
What happens?
It’s typically celebrated by arranging dolls on a red carpet. However, the source of this celebration is actually a ceremony in which people floated dolls on boats down rivers to carry bad luck away. This custom is continued in Sumida Park on the Asakusa side of the river near Azumabashi bridge.
The event is free to attend. However, if you want to purchase a doll, each one costs ¥1,000. The first 200 customers who purchase a doll will receive a special gift.
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Schedule 2025
The event takes place on February 23. The ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. It will be canceled in rain.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Late
Feb
2026
江戸流しびな
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 436 m from Honjo-azumabashi Station Asakusa Line (A19)
- 0.5 km from Tokyo Skytree Station Tobu Skytree Line (TS2)
- 0.8 km from Asakusa Station Ginza Line (G19)Asakusa Line (A18)Tobu Skytree Line (TS1)
