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Hita is a place which flourished in Edo period (Samurai Time), about 200-300 years ago.
It was actually the center of Kyushu, culturally, economically and politically,
and still protects and cherishes its tradition, just the way it was.


Hinamatsuri (Hina Doll Festival) i(Feb.15-Mar.31) is the event you can enjoy the most beautiful season of Hita, by seeing traditional hina dolls.







If you would like to take photoes with Hina Dolls, Tenryo Hina Jinya (0973-22-2456) is the best place, with about 2,000 traditional and modern Hina Dolls.



There are other places you can enjoy Hina Dolls displayed in old merchant houses, though photo taking is usually not allowed.



and having special Hina Lunch at Shimaya (0973-24-0851)



and shopping !!







With my friends, in front of her shop, `Iwashi Club’, which deals with beautiful Japanese hand-made crafts.



About Hinamatsuri (Hina Doll Festival)

It is called Hina Matsuri in Japanese, and is a traditional event held on March 3rd, wishing for girls’ health and happy marriage. We display Hina Dolls and have a family party. Kyushu is called `a land of Hina’, and is the best place to enjoy Hina Doll Festival.

*Hita is only an hour from Fukuoka airport by express bus.

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