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The Ningyo Komichi Chrysanthemum Festival (人形小路菊まつり) runs from November 7–15, 2026, in Takahama, Aichi. Chrysanthemum-decorated dolls are the main attraction, with a float parade and other activities scheduled for the opening Saturday.
Dates, hours and location
The festival takes place throughout the Ningyo Komichi area. The official website confirms the November 7–15 dates.
| Festival | Ningyo Komichi Chrysanthemum Festival |
|---|---|
| Dates | Saturday, November 7–Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| Hours | 10:00–16:00 |
| Venue | Ningyo Komichi area |
| Address | Yashiki-cho, Takahama, Aichi, Japan |
| Opening-day activities | November 7: float parade, traditional-house market, model photography session and free health checks |
| Nearest station | Yoshihama Station, Meitetsu Mikawa Line; approximately 3 minutes on foot |
| Parking | 30 spaces; free |
Check the official festival website
Dolls, chrysanthemums and opening-day activities
This festival combines autumn flowers with the area’s traditional doll-making craft. The decorative dolls received an intangible cultural property designation from Aichi Prefecture in 1964. A local preservation society continues to pass on the techniques.
Chrysanthemums give the displays their seasonal character. The area also has a history of chrysanthemum specialists taking their skills to doll displays elsewhere in Japan.
Additional activities on November 7
If you want to see more than the flower-and-doll displays, choose the opening Saturday. These activities are scheduled specifically for November 7, rather than throughout the festival.
| Activity | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Float parade | Festival floats on parade |
| Traditional-house market | A market held in a traditional house |
| Model photography session | An opening-day photography activity featuring models |
| Health checks | Free health checks on November 7 |
Getting there by train or car
By train
Take the Meitetsu Mikawa Line to Yoshihama Station. The festival area is approximately 3 minutes away on foot, making rail a straightforward option if you would rather avoid looking for parking.
By car
From Toyota-Minami Interchange on the Isewangan Expressway, the listed route takes approximately 20 minutes via the Kinuura-Toyota Road and National Route 419. Free parking is available for 30 vehicles.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the Ningyo Komichi Chrysanthemum Festival?
- It runs from November 7–15, 2026, with opening hours of 10:00–16:00.
- Which day has the float parade?
- The float parade is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, along with a traditional-house market, a model photography session and free health checks.
- How far is the festival from the station?
- The Ningyo Komichi area is approximately a 3-minute walk from Yoshihama Station on the Meitetsu Mikawa Line.
- Is parking available?
- There are 30 free parking spaces.
Choose November 7 for the additional activities, and check the official Ningyo Komichi website for the latest visitor information before setting off.
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