Introducing a route to celebrate Hinamatsuri from Kichijoji
March 3rd is Hinamatsuri. It's sure to be a big event for families with young ladies. However, some mothers may be wondering how to celebrate. So, this time we'll introduce some basic information about Hinamatsuri and some recommended routes to go around Kichijoji, titled "Celebrating Hinamatsuri in Kimono." Use this as a reference for your celebration.
A general explanation of Hinamatsuri
・What is Hinamatsuri?
This is a festival for women. It is celebrated by displaying Hina dolls and offerings of diamond-shaped rice cakes, white sake, and peach blossoms.
Hina dolls are meant to stand in for children, protect them from illness and injury, and pray for their healthy growth. They are generally put up from the beginning of spring after Setsubun until February 24th. Incidentally, the reason why Hina dolls are put away immediately after the festival is that it is meant to convey the message that "if you can't put them away properly, you won't be able to become a good bride."
-Are there any age restrictions for Hinamatsuri?
If you were to ask "up to what age is it common to celebrate Girls' Festival," I thought some people might not be able to answer or might think it's up to elementary school age, so I'll provide you with accurate information.
Amazingly, you can celebrate at any age.
For example, you can even celebrate after you come of age. This is something you shouldn't miss if you haven't had a chance to celebrate yet.
・What do you eat on Hinamatsuri?
These include chirashi sushi, auspicious conch shells, hishimochi (diamond-shaped rice cakes), hina arare (rice crackers), white sake, amazake (sweet sake), and toukashu (peach blossom wine). These are all things that can be prepared at home, so please prepare them.
●Why celebrating in a kimono is recommended
・I'm sure there are some children who look at the Hina dolls displayed at home and ask to try them on. If you surprise them by dressing them in a traditional Japanese kimono, they'll feel like princesses. I think it will be a memorable day for your daughter.
・As in the Hinamatsuri song, there is a phrase that says, "Let's change into kimonos and celebrate in our finest attire." Kimonos are worn less and less these days, but especially in times like these, I want people to celebrate in kimonos.
When you look back at your photo album in the future and see photos of you in a kimono, you will feel the love your parents had for you in preparing such beautiful outfits for you.
●Kimono rental is available for people of all ages
We recommend kimono rentals to mothers who think that their children may only wear it once, or that they will not be able to wear it when they grow up. Kimono Rental VASARA also offers kimonos for children up to 90cm tall. With the Children's Standard plan, you can rent a set including dressing for an online reservation price of 3,900 yen (excluding tax).
You can see kimonos for children here. ↓
https://vasara-h.co.jp/kimono/
You may be worried that you might get the kimono dirty, but if you add the 300 yen option called the Anshin Pack 300 at VASARA Kimono Rental, we will guarantee cleaning and repair costs up to 50,000 yen. This is perfect for a daughter who often spills food.
There are 20 VASARA kimono rental stores nationwide. Please feel free to visit the store nearest you.
Please check the store information here. ↓
●This time, we will introduce the route from the VASARA Kimono Rental Kichijoji store. Change into a kimono and start. It takes about an hour to change into a kimono, so make a reservation at 10:00 and leave around 11:00.
Children's budget: Kimono and insurance 4,536 yen (tax included)
We have a plan called Children's Standard, so if you make a reservation online,
For 3,900 yen (excluding tax), you can get both dressing and rental.
We also recommend purchasing the Safety Pack for 300 yen (excluding tax) so you can rest assured that your child will not get it dirty.
Once you're ready, head to Kichijoji Station and board a bus to Jindaiji Temple.
I'm sure your kids are hungry by now.
If you get off the bus at Jindaiji, why not try the recommended restaurant, Jindaiji Suijinen?
They also have children's bento boxes, so both adults and children can enjoy it.
●Water God Garden
5-10-3 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu City, Tokyo
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We recommend that you make a reservation just in case.
After enjoying your meal, you will head to the main attraction, Jindaiji Temple.
● Jindaiji Temple Gensan Daishi Grand Festival Daruma Market
Access: From Kichijoji Station, take bus stop No. 6 bound for "Jindaiji" and get off at "Jindaiji" bus stop. It's a 3-minute walk.
On March 3rd and 4th, a historic and traditional event called "Daruma Market" is held.
It is known nationwide as one of the "Three Great Daruma Markets in Japan" and as the Daruma market that welcomes spring to Tokyo.
You can make a reservation for VASARA Kimono Rental here. ↓
