～ Chido Museum “Mikakuden” ～

Exhibition of the collection of hina dolls of Mitsukuni Mito’s granddaughter, Mitsuhime, who brought them with her when she joined in mariage the Hosokawa clan, and of tools of master craftsman Harafunetsuki.
Please spend a time of the graceful Hinamatsuri of the daimyo family at the “Mikakuden” which was built as a retreat for the feudal lord in 1863.
[Period]
March 1 (Tue.) ~ April 3 (Sun.)
[Hours]
9:30~16:30 (last admission)
[Admission]
Adult 800 yen
[Venue]
10-18 Kachushinmachi, Tsuruoka City
[Phone]
0235-22-1199
[Access]
10 minutes by bus bound for Yunohama Onsen from JR Tsuruoka Station, get off at Chido Museum bus stop.
10 minutes by car from Tsuruoka IC on Yamagata Expressway
* Parking Lot available
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~ Former  Kazama Residence Shindo ~

The Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property Shindo is the former residence of the Kazama clan, merchants of the Shonai domain who became the first wealthy merchants in Tsuruoka at the end of the Edo period.
Please take a look at the hina dolls displayed on the upper tatami room from the lower tatami room.

There will be an exhibition the 2nd generation Ei Tokusai’s hina decorations purchased by the 9th head’s sister at the end of the Taisho era, and others.
[Period]
March 12 (Sat.) ~ April 3 (Sun.)
[Hours]
9:30~16:00 (last admission)
* Open all-year-long during the period
[Admission]
Adult 400 yen
[Venue]
-17 BabachoBabacho, Tsuruoka City
[Phone]
0235-22-0015
[Access]
5 minutes by bus bound for Yunohama Onsen from JR Tsuruoka Station, get off at Ginza Dori bus stop and walk for 3 minutes
15 minutes by car from Tsuruoka IC on Yamagata Expressway
* Parking Lot available
Official HP
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~ Ryu-no-Yu Kura Gallery Himuro ~

A brewery-style inn that is located near the mountains on the coast.
Kokin-bina dolls, which have been inherited from the parents’ home of the previous landlady, and Kyoho-bina dolls, in which you can feel the connection between people, are on display.

Please have a look along with your stay, day trip plan, lunch or bathing.
[Period]
March 1 (Tue.) ~ April 3 (Sun.)
[Hours]
9:00~16:00
[Admission]
Free
[Venue]
2-4-47 Yunohama, Tsuruoka City
[Phone]
0235-75-2241
[Access]
Take the bus bound for Yunohama Onsen (via Kamo) from Tsuruoka Station and get off at the last stop, then 5 minutes on foot
10 minutes by car from Shonai Airport IC on Yamagata Expressway
* Parking Lot available
Official HP
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～ Shonai Shrine Treasure Hall ～

Hundreds of hina dolls and tools such as Kyoho-bina dolls and kokin-bina dolls from the Edo period to the early Showa period, which were handed down among old houses in Tsuruoka city, are exhibited.

The gorgeous eight-tiered decoration that reproduces the elegant Hinamatsuri of the castle town featuring Tsuruoka’s unique Chobina-sama is a masterpiece.
The easy-to-understand explanations of the priest and shrine maiden and the entertainment of warm amazake are popular. Hina dolls sweets and goods are also on sale.

On March 1 (Tue.), a special shuin stamp for the Doll’s Festival will be distributed.
[Period]
February 23 (Wed.) ~ March 27 (Sun.)
[Hours]
9:00~16:30 (last admission)
* Open all-year-long during the period
[Admission]
Free
[Venue]
4-1 Babacho, Tsuruoka City
[Phone]
0235-22-8100
[Access]
10 minutes by bus bound for Yunohama Onsen from JR Tsuruoka Station, get off at Shiyakucho-mae (city hall) bus stop, then walk 2 minutes
10 minutes by car from Tsuruoka IC on the Yamagata Expressway
* Parking Lot available
Official HP
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～ Yutagawa Onsen Former Shirahata Residence ～

The former Shirahata residence is a mansion with a garden in the style of Kyoto culture to make a sukiya that was built hundreds of years ago. Edo and Meiji era hina dolls transmited over generations are on display.
There is also a Takasago doll with a height of 70 cm.
We look forward to welcoming you with the splendid decoration of the Yutagawa folk craft called “okurumi” that will be exhibited next to you.
[Period]
March 18 (Fri.) ~ April 10 (Sun.)
[Hours]
9:00~15:00 (last admission)
* Open all-year-long during the period
[Admission]
Adult: 400 yen
[Venue]
71 Yutagawa Onsen Otsu, Tsuruoka City
[Phone]
0235-35-4111 (Yutagawa Onsen Tourism Association)
[Access]
25 minutes by bus bound for Yutagawa Onsen from JR Tsuruoka Station
10 minutes from Tsuruoka IC on the Yamagata Expressway
* Parking Lot available
Official HP
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~ Yunohama Onsen Town ~

Yunohama Onsen is a seaside hot spring village facing the Sea of Japan.
You can observe hina dolls while walking around the town of hot water.
Please enjoy them with the hot springs.

The dates and times you can visit vary depending on the facility, so please contact the following for details.
[Inquiry]
Yunohama Onsen Tourism Association
☎ 0235-75-2258
Official HP

Tsuruoka Hime-sama Project

This is a year 2022 project in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Sakai clan to the Shonai area.

After entering any of the Chido Museum, the Shonai Shrine Treasure Hall, the Ryu-no-Yuzo Gallery Himuro, Koshindo, or the former Shirahata Residence, visitors who wish it will receive a princess can badge (quantities limited, first-come, first-served).

In the above facilities, anyone wearing the princess can badge will called “Hime-sama (princess).” 
Please come enjoy the feeling of being a a princess.
* Visitors will be called “hime-sama” only during the hina doll exhibition open period of each facility.
* Distribution of princess can badges will end as soon as they are out of stock.
* You can be called “hime-sama” regardless of your gender.

Hina Dolls Worshop

You can make cute traditional hina dolls while being taught by a confectioner.
No reservation is required, so please try it.
[Fee]
1 piece: 200 yen
[Time required]
About 20 minutes
[Dates]
March 6 (Sun.) at Chido Museum
March 20 (Sun.) at Kyukazama
March 21 (Mon.) at Ryu no Yu
March 27 (Sun.) at Chido Museum
* Workshop time is from 13:00 to 15:00 each day
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Hinamatsuri stand-in sign

If you take a picture with a stand-in sign, you will get a small gift.
Please take a picture as a memory of your trip.
[Venues]
・Dairi-sama and Hina-sama: Chido Museum
・Three court ladies: Shonai Shrine
・Ox cart: FOODEVER