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Omoigawa River Nagashi-bina
Sending Shimotsuke Dolls Floating Down the Omoigawa River
A beloved summer tradition in Oyama City, the “Omoigawa River Nagashi-bina” is held on the first Sunday of July each year. Dressed in yukata, adults and children gather along the banks of the Omoigawa River, holding paper dolls onto which they place their wishes before sending them to float downstream.
These paper dolls, known as Shimotsuke Dolls, range from 10 cm to 40 cm in height and are crafted using the artistry and tradition of Shimotsuke shibori dyeing. The paper is twisted to create beautiful patterns, with each doll featuring a unique hairstyle and kimono design. A tanzaku (narrow paper strip) is attached so participants can write their wishes.
The “Omoigawa River Nagashi-bina” is open to everyone. The first 50 participants wearing yukata will receive a “Nagashi-bina” doll as a gift.
Location Map
Basic Information
| Address | Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture |
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| Telephone Number | 0285-30-4772 |
| Date | First Sunday of July (every year) |
| Time | ■ Reception: from 9:30 a.m. ■ Opening: from 10:00 a.m. |
| Venue | West side of Oyama City Hall |
| DIRECTIONS | About 8 minutes on foot from JR Utsunomiya Line Oyama Station (West Exit) |
| Map Code | 74 215 719*48 |
Southern Area
This area boasts evocative historical buildings and townscapes, such as the Ashikaga School, known for being the oldest school in Japan, and Kura no Machi, a district where buildings from the mid-19th century, a time when the area prospered as a commercial district, still stand. At Ashikaga Flower Park, you can see 350 blooming wisteria flowers, flowing downward from above, creating a world of enchantment.
Seasons in Tochigi
