The traditional event “Hina no Tsurushi Ornament Festival” in the Inatori district of Higashiizu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture will be held from January 20th to March 31st.  The tsurushi kazari prays for the health and happiness of the girl, and the lucky charms and dolls are handmade with all our heart and hung on the thread.  It seems that it has been going on since the Edo period, but eventually it can only be seen in some households.  In recent years, as part of the town revitalization, this tsurushi kazari has become established as an event in the hot spring town, and this year marks the 25th time.  Along with “Sagemon” in Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture and “Kasafuku” in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, it is considered to be one of Japan’s three major tsurushi kazari.  During the festival, the stone steps of the Shinto shrine in the area are transformed into a tiered stand for dolls (which are displayed for the Girl’s [Doll’s] Festival).  The 118 steps are said to be the best hina tiered stand in Japan.  The appearance of about 1,000 Hina dolls and 10 pairs of tsurushi kazari is truly a masterpiece.

♭♭♭ ひな祭り ♭♭♭

静岡県東伊豆町稲取地区の伝統行事「雛のつるし飾りまつり」が1月20日～3月31日まで開催されます。つるし飾りは女の子の健康と幸せを祈り、縁起物や人形を心を込めて手作りし糸につるします。江戸時代から続いているそうですが、やがて一部の家庭でしか見られなくなりました。近年、町おこしの一環として、このつるし飾りが温泉街のイベントとして定着し、今年で25回目を迎えました。福岡県柳川の「さげもん」、山形県酒田の「傘福」と並び日本三大つるし飾りとされています。地区内の素盞嗚神社は、祭りの期間には、神社の石段が巨大雛段に変身します。その118段の階段は日本一の雛段と言われています。約1,000体の雛人形と10対のつるし飾りが並ぶ姿はまさに圧巻です。