About the March event Hinamatsuri

• Table of contents
• What is Hinamatsuri?
• What is Hinadazari?
• What is Hina Arare?
• Hinamatsuri event at Genji-koh

What is Hinamatsuri?

March 3rd is Hinamatsuri.

Hinamatsuri refers to the ``Peach Festival'' event held on March 3rd, which prays for the healthy growth and health of girls. ``Peach Festival'' is one of the five festivals, along with Nanakusa, Tango, and Tanabata.

The name ``Peach Festival'' comes from the fact that peach blossoms bloom around March 3rd in the lunar calendar, and because peaches were believed to have the effect of warding off evil spirits.

We decorate dolls with dolls and eat dolls to wish for the growth of girls.

What is Hinadazari?

On March 3rd, families with girls prepare Hina decorations.

One of the meanings of displaying Hina dolls is to convey wishes to the girls born into the family, ``May they meet the right person'' and ``May they have a good marriage.'' Hina dolls are designed with the motif of the wedding ceremony of the Emperor and Empress, which is probably why they were designed to carry such prayers.

On the top floor of the decorations are the Imperial Palace and Hina dolls. Their role is that of the main actors at the wedding, the so-called newlyweds.

On the second tier are three women called Sannin Kanjo. Her role is to support Her Majesty the Empress, who is the doll.

On the third tier are five men called the Gonin Hayashi. Their role is to liven up the wedding ceremony with Nohgaku and musical instrument performances.

On the fourth tier are two men called zuishin. The role is to act as a bodyguard for the Empress and the Hina dolls.

On the fifth tier are three women called Shicho. This is the role of being in charge of the chores of the palace.

In this way, the roles of the people at each level are determined.

Each one has a different expression, so it's fun to think about what they're thinking right now with your child.

What is Hina Arare?

Hina arare is a sweet that is eaten during the Doll's Festival. Hina Arare contains the wish that the daughter will be healthy and spend every day.

The ingredients and method of making are different between Kanto and Kansai. Kanto's Hinaarare is a sweet rice cracker made from glutinous rice, while Kansai's Hinaarare is a salty rice cracker made from glutinous rice.

Hina arare, which is often seen in four colors such as ``peach, green, yellow, and white,'' has the meaning of ``May your daughter have happy days all year long.'' The four colors represent the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and he hopes that his daughter will grow up healthy throughout the year and that she will be able to absorb the energy of nature throughout the four seasons.

The three colors of Hina arare (white, green, and red) have the meaning of ``May the daughter gain the power of nature.'' White represents the snowy earth, green represents the budding of trees, and red represents blood and life, and we hope to receive the energy of the earth, plants, and life. It is also said to be compared to a plant and has the meaning of ``I want my child to grow up to be healthy.'' The white color represents the rhombus fruit, which lowers blood pressure, the green color represents mugwort, which has a warding effect, and the red color represents the gardenia fruit, which has detoxifying properties. It seems to have meanings such as prosperity of descendants, longevity, healthy growth, and protection from evil spirits, so even adults who eat it are likely to have good luck.

Hinamatsuri event at Genji-koh

Ryokan Genji-koh in Minamichita is also holding an event related to the Doll's Festival.

For a limited time on March 3rd, you can experience the Juunihitoe experience for free, even though you would normally have to pay for it. *The number of reservations is limited.

Additionally, we are planning to serve Hina Arare at dinner time.

Please enjoy it.

At Genji-koh, we offer hospitality related to seasonal events throughout the year, and we hope you enjoy them as well.