Have you ever seen a Japanese hina doll?
On March 3rd, also known as Girl’s Day, Hina festival is held to pray for girl’s growth and good health.
Hina dolls are traditional Japanese dolls that are put on display on Girl’s Day. With Otoko-hina (male doll) and Onna-hina (female doll) in the center, they are surrounded by 3 servant dolls and 5 musician dolls.
Today, I’m going to introduce very famous and popular hina dolls of Yodoko Guest House.
Hina Dolls of Yodoko Guest House
Yodoko Guest House sits on top of the hill in Ashiya, Hyogo. This beautiful building was designed by an architect who is believed to be one of the very best from the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright. Today, this guest house is designated as the country’s Important Cultural Property.
Entrance of Yodoko Guest House Outside View of Yodoko Guest House
It was originally built as a villa for Tazaemon Yamamura, an owner of sake brewery in Nada. This is one of the very few buildings that Wright has built in the country.
Inside Yodoko Guest House Inside Yodoko Guest House
At Yodoko Guest House, special display of hina dolls is held between February and April.
The dolls that are on display were ordered by Tazaemon Yamamura to celebrate the birth of his eldest daughter in 1900. It was made by Kyoto
Hina Dolls Hina Dolls
Beautiful dresses and delicate expressions on individual dolls show the skill of the craftsman.
Rare Western Cloths Hina Doll Hina Doll’s Accessories and Furniture
From the hill where Yodoko Guest House stands, you can overlook the city of Ashiya and the row of cherry blossom trees growing along Ashiya River
I hope you’ll get a chance to visit Yodoko Guest House!
Yodoko Guest House (English)
Ping（Hyogo Tourism Association)