Awashima Shrine Festival and Hina Floating Ceremony (2026) | March 3 in Ashina, Yokosuka
Awashima Shrine in Ashina, Yokosuka holds its annual festival on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, during Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day).
A highlight is the nagashi-bina ceremony: the shrine provides a small paired set of ritual dolls, placed on a small boat and floated out from Ashina Coast by Shinto priests and shrine maidens.
Details such as the day’s flow may change from year to year. For the latest updates, please check Oogusu Tourism Association (official website).
Highlights
Nagashi-bina at Ashina Coast. A distinctive seaside Shinto rite performed from the coast in front of the shrine.
Event details
Event name: Awashima Shrine Festival and Hina Floating Ceremony
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Venue: Awashima Shrine (1-18-29 Ashina, Yokosuka, Kanagawa) and the Ashina Coast area
Access
By bus: From Zushi-Hayama Station on the Keikyu Zushi Line (formerly Shin-Zushi Station), take a bus toward the Nagai area. Get off at “Ashina,” then walk about 15 minutes.
Parking: None. Public transportation is recommended.
Accessibility
Wheelchair users can worship in front of the main hall. The inside of the hall is not accessible.
Official info and contact
Oogusu Tourism Association (official website)
Yokosuka Tourist Information Center: 046-822-8301 (9:30–17:00)
Awashima Shrine: 046-856-0707
