March 3rd is the day of the Dolls' Festival(Hina Matsuri) in Japan.
Hina Matsuri is one of Japanese traditional annual events and it is meant to wish the healthy growth of small girls.
In traditional way, we put the decorated Japense dolls, which have a pair of prince doll and princess doll as main characters, in their houses and celebrate the day.
Hita is very famous for the Japanese Doll Festival. There are about 20 different places where exhibit the dolls in Hita.

Date: February 15th- March 31st
Location: Hita City in Oita Prifecture
Transportation: Highway Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Hita Bus Terminal (One way: 1,750yen Round: 3,150yen)
*If you have JR pass, you can take train!

There are 2 exhibition areas, one is "Mametamachi-area" and the other is"Kumamachi-area". Both areas are located about 15mins walking away from Hita Bus Terminal and JR Hita Station.
-Exhibition entrance fee: 300Yen～　
( some places are free of charge for the entrance. )
-Opening hour: Between 9:00 and 18:00 ( It depends on the places. )