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Here there are several venues, including residences and shops, that display hina dolls, ranging from Edo-period dolls (1603-1868) to contemporary models. The area is famous for the Shirakabe Dozo district, where the river is lined by attractive former warehouses, all with traditional wood and white plaster exteriors. The doll displays of Ukiha usually feature two types of dolls: okiage (paper cut-outs covered in cotton and wrapped in fabric) and hakobina (dolls in individual display cases). The doll displays are surrounded by handmade decorations inspired by kabuki or ukiyo-e. During the festival period, you can rent an electric bicycle for ¥1,000, and on Sundays after February 27, you can take a rickshaw for ¥500~/per person.
At the general information center, “Kura,” there will be a display of restored “Kyoho Hina” dolls, which were born in the luxurious and gorgeous era of the mid-Edo period. This is one of the largest dolls in Japan, which was restored to life-size based on the average height of 155cm in the Edo period, and all the costumes, including tailoring and dressing, were made in earnest.
• 2/11 (Fri., ho.) ~ 4/3 (Sun.)
• 10:00~17:00
• Free
• Yoshii-machi, Ukiha City, Fukuoka (Ohinasama Meguri official map PDF)
• 0943-76-3980 (Ukiha City Sightseeing Information)
• https://chikugoyoshiiohinasama.localinfo.jp/
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