Miyajima Hina Doll Tour in English

We welcome you to the international Hina Doll Festival in Miyajima.

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Hina Doll Festival 2006 Hina Doll Festival 2006

Discover the beautiful Hina doll heirlooms, and learn about the significance of the festival for Japanese girls.

Private antique dolls are on display at over 30 locations throughout Miyajima.

How to get there...

Get a free event map and directions from English speaking volunteers at Miyajima-guchi ferry terminal during the event. You will find them wearing "May I help?" armbands. You can orgnize your visit with their help at the Doll Festival Information Center in Omotesando Shopping Arcade.

A ticket is required for the four main exhibition sites. Get a passport ticket at the pier or at the four main sites.

Ticket
Adult 300yen
Age15-18 170yen
Age 6-14 150yen

With this ticket you can see the dolls at the four main sites:

Miyajima History and Folklore Museum (English-speaking guides)

This museum is in a 170 year-old merchant house. It contains many interesting folkloric exhibits.

Daishoin Temple

This is the oldest temple in Miyajima, with lots of attractive Buddhist pavillions and statues. The 14th Dalai Lama visited this temple to celebrate its 1200th year in 2006. Apart from the Hina doll exhibit, the Japanese culture workshop / International Cafe and the spring tea ceremony are also located here.

Yamanaka House

This historical residence is open to the public for the first time this year during Hina Doll Festival.

Konishi House

The Konishi family once brewed sacred sake (rice wine), dedicated to the gods of Itsukushima Shrine.