[Hinamatsuri Songs] A roundup of classic Girls’ Day tunes and unexpected Hinamatsuri tracks
March 3 is Hinamatsuri, the Doll Festival, when we pray for girls’ healthy growth.
Because it coincides with the season when peach blossoms bloom in the old lunar calendar, it is also called the “Peach Festival.” Speaking of Hinamatsuri songs, the children’s song “Ureshii Hinamatsuri” is famous.
Many people might not be able to think of any others, but in fact, there are more songs that celebrate Hinamatsuri.
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of Hinamatsuri songs.
If “Ureshii Hinamatsuri” is the only one you know, take this opportunity to give the others a listen.
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[Hinamatsuri Songs] A roundup of classic tunes for the Peach Festival and unexpected Hinamatsuri tracks (21–30)
Eve of the Doll Festivaldōyō
This is a traditional children’s song by an unknown composer.
The title is “Hinamatsuri no Yoi,” pronounced “Hina no Yoi.” It is composed using a Japanese pentatonic scale often found in long-standing pieces such as “Sakura.” Among nursery songs and children’s tunes related to the Doll Festival, this one in particular has a calm atmosphere and an elegant, courtly feel.
Iroha nihohetosayonara poniiteeru
Sayonara Ponytail began their activities in 2011 as a masked unit, presenting only visual imagery and songs.
While generating buzz online, they released works independently and, that same year, made a rapid major-label debut that drew significant attention.
Even now in the 2020s, nothing is known about the members’ identities; they’ve continued their unique activities while maintaining their position as a masked unit.
Are you familiar with their Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) song? Originally, member 324P posted a demo of the track on Tumblr in March 2013; the following year it was officially released as a Sayonara Ponytail song in a “2014 version.” It’s a Hinamatsuri tune with a distinctly Japanese flavor and a touch of melancholy—very much in line with Sayoponi’s style.
We held a wedding ceremony.aramaki shake
The song “Kekkonshiki o Agemashita” (“We Had a Wedding”) by Shaka Aramaki—who calls himself a “childcare singer-songwriter” and has released many original play songs—is perfect for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day).
With a melody, rhythm, and tempo so familiar you might mistake it for a long-loved Showa-era tune, “Kekkonshiki o Agemashita” can be enjoyed as a standalone song, but since it’s also a hand-play song, it’s something we’d love to see used in settings like preschools.
Aramaki features it on his own YouTube channel as well, so it would surely be fun to use that as a reference while trying parodies or alternate lyrics!
Let’s decorate for Hinamatsurisakushi: shinzawa toshihiko, sakkyoku: hosoda maiko
Ohinasama Kazari Mashou depicts a heartwarming scene of a family setting up Hina dolls together.
The lyrics are by Toshihiko Shinzawa, who also wrote Niji and Sekai-ju no Kodomotachi ga.
It’s touching to see how the Hinamatsuri tradition is passed down—from a mother when she was a child, to her own child, and then again when that child becomes an adult and has children of their own.
When you decorate your Hina dolls at home, be sure to try listening to or singing this song as you work.
Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri/Girls’ Day)Furui do
While most songs for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) are children’s nursery rhymes, this one has a bluesy vibe.
Furuido was a folk duo made up of Yoshitaro Kanazaki and Reiichi Nakaido, and it’s a perfect pick when you want an unexpectedly jaunty guitar tune for Hinamatsuri.
It’s a feel-good song that fits us modern people, tied down by all sorts of things throughout the year and always rushing about.
Bon-bori ～The Tale of Hazy Moon～Gyarantīku Kazue
Since 2002, Galantique Kazue has been active as a solo singer, and in 2012 she made her major-label debut as a member of the group Hoshikuzu Scat, which she formed in 2005 with Mitsu Mangrove and Galantique Kazue.
While expressing love and respect for Japan’s kayōkyoku (popular song) culture, Galantique Kazue updates her style to suit the times.
In 2021, she released Bon-bori ~The Tale of Hazy Moon~ as the second entry in her “Seasonal Festivals Series,” a song themed around Hinamatsuri (Doll’s Day).
The lyrics and music were provided by manmancers, the project of Kenichi Shirane—drummer of GREAT3 and an accomplished music producer—while Tomohiko Gondo of META FIVE participated as a co-arranger.
The result is a danceable, Reiwa-era take on kayō, brought to life by a luxurious lineup—utterly captivating!
A Blood-Stained Doll Festivalningen ishi
Although “Hinamatsuri” appears in the title, the hard rock sound and vocals make it a song that doesn’t evoke the festival at all.
The lyrics extract keywords from “Ureshii Hinamatsuri,” and when combined with Ningen Isu’s distinctive worldview, it creates an atmosphere that feels far from celebratory.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to experience a new side of Hinamatsuri.