From the mid-Edo period to the early Showa period, Hina dolls from generation to generation are carefully stored in an old house in Osako-cho, which prospered as a post town on the highway connecting Morioka City and Tono City, and as a major producer of gold, raw silk, leaf tobacco, etc. It has been. Since ancient times, Hina dolls have been displayed in each house during the Anekko Market held on February 28th every year, and have been used as materials to revitalize the city center. Since 1998, the Osako Doll Festival has been held. Held as. Every year, it is crowded with visitors from surrounding cities, towns and villages.
Many events are also held during the event.
- Venue
- 〒028-3203 Osako, Osako-cho, Hanamaki City (Main venue: Osako Exchange Activation Center, Exhibition venue: Osako town shops, etc.)
- Hours
- Late February to early March every year
9:00～16:00
- Inquiries
- Osako/Shukuba Hina Festival Executive Committee (Hanamaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry Osako Branch) Phone number 0198-48-3230 Fax number 0198-48-2943
- Other
- Admission fee: Osako Exchange Activation Center 400 yen (free for high school students and under)
*Admission is free to exhibition venues such as shops.
