[For Kids] Easy to Fold! Origami Ideas for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day)
The Hina Matsuri, a traditional Japanese event cherished by many, is celebrated every year on March 3 to pray for girls’ healthy growth and well-being.
Some of you may be thinking, “I want to make Hina Matsuri decorations with origami.”
In this article, we’ve gathered Hina Matsuri origami ideas that are especially recommended for children.
We’ll introduce everything from designs that can be completed in just a few folds to projects that, when combined with other items, create authentic Hina Matsuri decorations.
Try making these origami crafts for Hina Matsuri—perfect for enjoying together with family and friends.
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[For Kids] Easy to Fold! Hinamatsuri Origami Ideas (1–10)
Hina dolls
For those who want to fold Hina dolls as simply as possible, this idea is recommended.
First, prepare a sheet of origami paper with a pattern you like.
Fold it at about one-third of the way, then turn it vertically and fold again at about the one-third mark.
This will leave just the top corner as a blank white area.
Draw the face there, and you’re done in no time.
The origami pattern will become the kimono design, so choose something that sets the right mood.
You can make the male doll (odairi-sama) the same way, too.
peach blossoms
During Hinamatsuri, we decorate with peach blossoms to wish for children’s happiness, right? Here’s an idea to recreate that.
It follows the usual way of making paper flowers: fold, mark, then cut with scissors to finish.
Many of you may have already tried something like this.
Since we’re making peach blossoms this time, please use pink origami paper.
Once it’s finished, try using it as a wall decoration and more.
It’s a handy idea to remember for other events, too.
cherry blossoms
Here’s an idea for cherry blossoms that are perfect for Hinamatsuri decorations.
These are made by folding and then cutting with scissors.
You can faithfully recreate the distinctive cherry blossom petals with their split tips.
Compared to other flowers, the shape is so characteristic that it’s instantly recognizable as sakura.
It’s also charming because it lets you feel the arrival of spring.
Try decorating a wall to create the look of cherry blossoms in full bloom.
By the way, it’s said that displaying cherry blossoms for Hinamatsuri has the meaning of warding off evil.
[For Kids] Easy to Fold! Hinamatsuri Origami Ideas (11–20)
Hanging ornaments
Here’s an idea for a hanging decoration with a cute, stylized look.
First, cut pale orange and blue origami paper into circles.
Next, cut the blue circle in half.
With the cut edge facing downward, glue it onto the lower part of the pale orange circle in an arch shape—this will create the silhouette of the male doll (odairi-sama).
Then add hair and facial features to finish it.
Attach a string so you can hang it and enjoy it gently swaying.
Try making the female doll (ohina-sama) and other characters using the same method, too.
Three Court Ladies
These are origami “Three Court Ladies” placed on the second tier of a Hina doll display.
Adding them as decorations for the Doll Festival will make the display even more festive.
Each lady can be folded from a single sheet of origami paper with simple steps.
If you vary the colors of the three figures or use washi-patterned paper to match the ambiance of where you display them, they’ll give a lively impression.
You can also enjoy arranging the finished pieces—for example, by turning them into hanging ornaments.
By the way, the three court ladies are attendants of the Emperor doll.
The items they hold each have meaning, depicting the process of preparing the Emperor’s celebratory sake.
tatami
I tried decorating with origami hina dolls and bonbori lanterns, but something felt missing.
For those who feel the same, I’d like to introduce the idea of using tatami.
It’s true that placing them on flooring or on a shelf can feel a bit out of place.
So here’s how to make it—and it’s quite simple.
Just like making a box lid, create a slightly tall square, then decorate the edges and you’re done.
Of course, you can connect multiple pieces like real tatami for display.
Using various shades of green origami paper will make it look even more realistic.
kimono
This is a kimono origami that seems to offer a variety of creative uses.
In this project, you’ll recreate a kimono using Japanese-patterned origami paper.
It looks lovely as-is for display, but you could also combine it with a head made from origami for extra fun.
Another idea is to cut out the face from a photo and paste it together with the kimono.
I hope you’ll enjoy kimono origami with a free and playful mindset.
Choose your paper while referring to real kimonos or baby kimonos.
Once you master this folding method, it should come in handy during festival season as well.