[Childcare] A Collection of Origami Ideas for Hinamatsuri: Let’s Make Them with Kids!

[Age 5] Golden Folding Screen

Hinamatsuri origami craft: How to make a folding screen with audio commentary ☆ Origami how to make a folding screen

Here’s an idea for a folding screen you can display behind the Hina dolls (the Empress and Emperor).

Prepare two sheets of gold origami paper and two sheets of black origami paper.

Fold about 2 cm along the top and left edges of one gold sheet.

Fold the second gold sheet the same way, but make sure it’s mirrored so that the two will be symmetrical when connected.

Once folded, make both gold sheets into accordion folds.

Next, place the black origami paper (which will form the frame) with the white side facing up, and layer a gold sheet on top.

Fold the black paper around the gold sheet so that the margins are even on all sides, then glue it in place.

Do the same with the other set to add the frame, and then connect the two panels.

Finally, fold the whole piece along the accordion fold lines to finish.

Just setting this up will make your Hina dolls look a step more elegant!

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[Age 5] Bunny Hina Doll

[Origami] Hinamatsuri: How to Fold a Rabbit Hina Doll – Origami Rabbit

Here’s an idea for a rabbit-themed Hina doll that I’d love kids who like rabbits to try making! Use two sheets of origami paper to create the rabbit’s head and body.

The key to making a neat head is the first step where you make the crease lines, but some children might feel disappointed about opening up the folds they carefully made.

Be sure to explain that it’s a necessary preparation step before folding further.

For the body, think of it like a kimono and use washi-style patterned origami paper—highly recommended.

It might be nice to prepare a variety of patterns and let the child choose.

Once the parts are done, connect them and draw a face on the rabbit!

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[For Ages 5] Three Court Ladies You Can Make with a Single Sheet of Origami

[One sheet of origami] Easy! How to fold cute Hina dolls for Hinamatsuri: the Three Court Ladies (seated hina).

Here’s an idea for making the Three Court Ladies (Sannin Kanjo) from a single sheet of origami paper.

Try making them to display together with the Emperor and Empress dolls.

First, create creases by doing steps like the zabuton (cushion) fold, and then basically fold along those creases.

There is a step where you’ll need to make cuts with scissors, so it’s helpful to mark the cutting lines beforehand.

There are also steps where you open up folded sections and squash-fold them, so we recommend demonstrating with a sample as you go.

Since they are the Three Court Ladies, be sure to make all three.

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Japanese bush warblerNEW!

[Made with One Sheet of Origami] Easy and Cute Bush Warbler (Facing Left) Folding Tutorial ◇ Origami Japanese Bush Warbler — Spring Little Bird, Uguisu ◇

Uguisu, also known as the spring-heralding bird.

With this idea, you can make that uguisu using just one sheet of origami! First, fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease, then open it and fold the lower left and right edges to the crease.

Open up the overlapping parts and squash them flat.

Those flattened sections will be the uguisu’s wings.

Fold the lower right edge of the paper up to the center line, flip the paper over, then fold the left edge the same way to make a crease, and fold the right edge along that crease.

From here, continue with finer folds to shape the uguisu.

Since there are quite a few steps, please have an adult help guide the process to completion.

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hina standNEW!

[Hinamatsuri Origami] Easy Hina Stand Folding Method / Simple Origami Hina Doll Decoration

Here’s how to make a “hina platform” using just a single sheet of origami paper and glue.

Make two, and you can display the Empress and Emperor side by side.

Because it requires so few materials, it’s easy to incorporate into preschool crafts.

To make it, fold the origami paper to create creases along the diagonals and at the center.

These lines are key—they make it easier to raise the shape later.

Open it once, then fold by lifting the edges, and fix them with glue to form the platform shape.

Make another identical piece and connect them to complete the tiered stand.

Although it may look like it has many steps, the process is simple, so you can comfortably work through it with children.

It’s an origami idea perfect for the occasion that also enhances the fun of displaying Hina dolls.

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Peach blossoms made by cutting

[Origami] Peach Blossoms [Easy Kirigami] [Hinamatsuri Craft]

Let’s use origami to make peach blossoms! You’ll need double-sided colored origami or washi origami, a pen, and scissors.

Peach blossoms are often confused with cherry and plum blossoms, but let’s capture their distinct features and express them with origami.

The method is simple: make creases and cut with scissors.

Peach blossom petals are characterized by their pointed tips, so keep that in mind when cutting.

You can also make a stylish arrangement by cutting the center and hollowing out the stamens and pistil!

Three Court Ladies that you can place for display

Let me introduce some Three Court Ladies you can make for Hinamatsuri.

You’ll need red origami paper, black origami paper, and gold origami paper cut into 5 cm squares.

The charm of this idea is that you can set them down and display them.

Try decorating a favorite spot you always see at home or at school, like on top of a locker or a shoe cabinet.

It’s also great that, through the making process, you can learn about the meaning and use of the items the Three Court Ladies hold.

Give it a try!