When it comes to events that color Japan’s spring, the Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) surely comes to mind.As the peach blossoms begin to bloom, many households—especially those with girls—display hina dolls.And songs are an essential part of Hinamatsuri!Starting with that classic tune we’ve all known since childhood, there are actually many songs themed around Hinamatsuri.In this article, we’ll introduce various children’s songs for Hinamatsuri.Please enjoy singing them to capture the seasonal mood—whether at a Hinamatsuri party in a nursery or kindergarten, or as a recreational activity in a care facility!
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Children’s songs for Hinamatsuri. A collection of songs everyone can sing together at Hinamatsuri (1–10)
Hina dollsEhon shōka
This is the picture book children’s song “Ohinasama.” Its lyrics are very short and describe the atmosphere of the Doll Festival.
The content overlaps with other Hinamatsuri songs, but the melody is very refreshing and really lifts your spirits.
It’s a song I’d love to hear sung by a girl dressed as an Ohinasama doll.
Happy HinamatsuriSatoko Yamano · Mori no Ki Children’s Choir
When it comes to Hinamatsuri songs, this is definitely the one that comes to mind first.
When March 3rd, Hinamatsuri day, arrives, I can’t help but hum this tune.
It’s an old song, but it might be thanks to it that, without even realizing, we’ve learned the names and characteristics of the dolls related to Hinamatsuri!
Hinamatsuri PrincessSakushi sakkyoku: Shinzawa Toshihiko
Hinamatsuri Princess is a song that lets girls fully enjoy the spotlight on Girls’ Day by becoming the Hina doll herself.
The piece was created by Toshihiko Shinzawa, a songwriter-composer known for many famous children’s songs and also a picture book author.
Set to a pop and charming melody, it expresses a wish to celebrate Hinamatsuri all around the world.
Just by playing the song, the atmosphere feels as bright and festive as if everything were dyed the pink of peach blossoms.
Like this song, try becoming a princess Hina doll yourself and sing along cutely!
Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri/Girls’ Day)sakushi: Hayashi Ryūha / sakkyoku: Hirai Kōzaburō
Monbusho shoka refers to songs that were composed for elementary education institutions known as jinjo primary schools, which existed from the Meiji Restoration until the outbreak of World War II.
In the case of this song, perhaps to avoid the somewhat somber impression of traditional Japanese scales for young children, it is composed in a major key reminiscent of songs like Kintaro’s Song.
It conveys a bright, festive feeling appropriate for Hinamatsuri.
Doll Festival Song = Peach Blossom Festival =warabeuta
These are traditional children’s songs from Chiba Prefecture: “Ohinasama Yo (1) (2) (3),” “Show Me the Hina Dolls,” and “March Third.” They all have a different feel from other Hinamatsuri songs.
If anything, they have a lively rhythm that feels more like play songs.