This festival collects and puts on display used dolls that homes across Japan no longer put out for decoration, after holding a memorial service for them.
Starting with an eight-meter high, 100-stepped doll stage, more than 30 thousand dolls are beautifully displayed.
Also, during the event, there will be a performance of the Katsuura Za traditional puppet theatre, which has been passed down in the town for over 200 years, as well as performances on the venue stage, such as singing and dancing. In the nearby Hina-ichi farmer’s market and the Roadside Station Hinanosato Katsuura, specialty products from the town will be sold. This event will let you enjoy every aspect of Katsuura Town.

Event Dates	Mid-February - Early April every year (tentative)
Event Details	February 22 to April 6, 2025 (schedule) 9:00 to 16:00 *See the official website for details.
Official site	http://www.bighinamaturi.jp/
Location (venue)	Doll Cultural Exchange Center
Address	35-1 Tsukinose, Ikuna, Katsuura-cho, Katsuura-gun, Tokushima
Price	Admission: Adults = 400 yen, Children = 100 yen, Groups = 300 yen

Region	Shikoku
Category	Traditional performing arts

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: Nov.13.2024