With the arrival of spring comes Hinamatsuri, a traditional Japanese festival that has been cherished for many years.
For Hinamatsuri, there are various songs with festival motifs, including the classic “Ureshii Hinamatsuri.” Among them, songs that incorporate hand play are wonderful recreational tools that let people of all ages enjoy together, using simple finger movements for choreography.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of fun hand-play songs that will make Hinamatsuri even more festive.
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Hand-play songs to sing for Hinamatsuri: Fun tunes for everyone (1–10)
Hina Hina FestivalNEW!
This is an original play song released on Afro × Makocchan Channel.
Set to a gentle, catchy melody that makes you want to hum along, the song has kids pretend to be hina dolls and perform various actions.
For example, they pretend to be the Imperial Couple and take a tumble, or become the Three Court Ladies and dance—the song pairs each hina doll with a specific movement.
The interjections using the classical phrase “ito ○○” that appear between verses are sure to delight children as well.
It’s a song you can enjoy while playing and learning about hina dolls together with kids!
Hinamatsuri busNEW!
This hand-play song is perfect for spring festivities, combining a pretend-bus theme with a celebratory mood.
Clapping along to the rhythmic tune and searching for who gets on next is packed with charm that will quickly captivate little children.
Imagining “Who will get on next?” builds excitement, and the appearance of the Emperor and Empress dolls is sure to liven things up.
This piece is by Baku, a creator of imaginative play.
It’s perfect to enjoy together after singing the classic “Happy Doll Festival.” It’s also easy to adapt by changing the characters who appear, so why not sing it in whatever way each group enjoys?
Ton ton ton ton HinamatsuriNEW!
This is a fun song that gives a Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day) twist to a hand-clapping rhyme everyone knows.
Set to the melody of “Ton ton ton ton Hige Jiisan,” one Hinamatsuri-related item after another makes an appearance.
The choreography, where you become the Ohinasama dolls or express peach blossoms, is sure to bring smiles just by watching.
Since it’s all about moving your hands to a rhythm familiar to children, even little ones can enjoy it right away.
It’s perfect for kicking off a Hinamatsuri party or for a quick activity during short wait times.
Finish with everyone striking a pose to heighten the celebratory mood!
The Peach Festival (Girls’ Day)NEW!
This heartwarming fingerplay song was created by Baku, an active childcare worker and creator of play-based crafts.
It helps children naturally grasp the arrival of the peach-blossom season and the meaning of decorating hina dolls to celebrate, all through singing.
Built from short phrases and easy, repetitive actions, it’s simple for young children to imitate and enjoy right away.
Originally released on a video platform, the piece shines with practical usability grounded in on-the-job experience.
It’s an easy addition to childcare settings as a practical song—perfect for kicking off a Hinamatsuri party or filling a small gap of time with group play.
Let’s celebrate healthy growth together while happily learning about the origins of the festival.
Hinamatsuri / Musunde Hiraite
This is a Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) version of the classic hand play song “Musunde Hiraite.” In this version, the part at the end where you place your hands on your head or knees is replaced with gestures related to Hinamatsuri, such as the Five Court Musicians.
Boys can act as the Five Court Musicians and girls as the Three Court Ladies, making it an enjoyable hand play song with a festive Hinamatsuri feel.
Happy Hinamatsuri
A song from Momoiro Clover Z’s preschool show “Guchoki Party,” which is hugely popular with kids.
The famous children’s song “Happy Hinamatsuri” now has choreography.
You can enjoy it seated as a hand-play activity, or stand up and dance together—both are recommended.
Let’s celebrate Hinamatsuri with Momoclo!
We held a wedding ceremony.
This is an original hand game song by childcare singer-songwriter Shake Aramaki.
Hinamatsuri depicts a wedding scene and is a festival that wishes for girls’ growth, so the lyrics make perfect sense.
Many hand games express the appearance of the hina dolls through kimono-themed gestures.
It looks fun to sing while pretending to be the Five Court Musicians or the Three Court Ladies.