With a little imagination concerning ingredients, one can make chirashizushi easily and conveniently at home, and because of this it has become a popular family dish prepared during ordinary times and on special occasions such as Hinamatsuri (Girl's Festival held on March 3) and various other festivals.
具の工夫次第で容易、かつ手軽に作れるため家庭でも作られ、雛祭りなどのごちそう、あるいは祭などハレとケの日の手作り料理として親しまれている。