Makabe Hinamatsuri: Hina Dolls in a Historic Edo-Era Town

The Little Kyoto of Kanto

Makabe in Sakuragawa City is a historic townscape with many Edo-period storehouse buildings, earning the nickname "Little Kyoto of the Kanto Region." It is designated a national important preservation district.

Hinamatsuri Festival Excitement

The "Makabe Hinamatsuri" held from February to early March displays hina dolls in storefronts and under eaves. The combination of historic storehouses and traditional dolls creates unique charm, drawing tens of thousands of visitors.

Makabe Stone Culture

Makabe is also a production area for high-quality granite called "Makabe stone." Hina dolls displayed in stone storehouses are particularly charming.