Hina Dolls and Ornaments Associated with Princess Kazunomiya
National Museum of Japanese History
Until Mar 30
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Known for living a turbulent life during the turbulent end of the Edo period, Princess Kazunomiya was born as the eighth daughter of Emperor Ninko and married the 14th shogun, Tokugawa Iemochi, in 1861 as a symbol of the "unity of the imperial court and the military."
The Hina dolls and Hina accessories on display in this exhibition (owned by the museum) were handed down for Princess Kazunomiya's use and include a type of Hina doll known as Yusokubina, various Hina accessories made by Shichisawaya in Edo, Gosho dolls, and Mitsuori dolls.
The Hinamatsuri, held on Jōshi (the third day of March), began to spread during the Edo period and gained the support of many women. As the ritual became established, its decorations became more splendid, and incorporating the fashions of each era, a wide variety of Hina dolls, commonly known as Kan'ei-bina, Genroku-bina, Kyoho-bina, Jirozaemon-bina, Yusoku-bina, and Kokin-bina, as well as elaborately crafted miniature tools, were created. According to records such as "Wako-sama Gohinamitsu" (Owned by the Imperial Household Agency Archives and Mausolea Department), "Seikano-no-miya Gosozoku Nikki" (Owned by the same agency), and "Wako-sama Ohinami Godogu" (Owned by the Cabinet Library), Princess Kazunomiya seems to have enjoyed Hinamatsuri by keeping numerous Hina dolls at hand and by exchanging Hina dolls here and there during Jōshi.
The Hina dolls and Hina accessories housed in the museum are thought to have been part of this collection, and are valuable materials that convey the culture and craft techniques of the Edo period.
The Hina dolls and Hina accessories on display in this exhibition (owned by the museum) were handed down for Princess Kazunomiya's use and include a type of Hina doll known as Yusokubina, various Hina accessories made by Shichisawaya in Edo, Gosho dolls, and Mitsuori dolls.
The Hinamatsuri, held on Jōshi (the third day of March), began to spread during the Edo period and gained the support of many women. As the ritual became established, its decorations became more splendid, and incorporating the fashions of each era, a wide variety of Hina dolls, commonly known as Kan'ei-bina, Genroku-bina, Kyoho-bina, Jirozaemon-bina, Yusoku-bina, and Kokin-bina, as well as elaborately crafted miniature tools, were created. According to records such as "Wako-sama Gohinamitsu" (Owned by the Imperial Household Agency Archives and Mausolea Department), "Seikano-no-miya Gosozoku Nikki" (Owned by the same agency), and "Wako-sama Ohinami Godogu" (Owned by the Cabinet Library), Princess Kazunomiya seems to have enjoyed Hinamatsuri by keeping numerous Hina dolls at hand and by exchanging Hina dolls here and there during Jōshi.
The Hina dolls and Hina accessories housed in the museum are thought to have been part of this collection, and are valuable materials that convey the culture and craft techniques of the Edo period.
Schedule Now in session | Feb 18 (Tue) 2025-Mar 30 (Sun) 2025 17 days left Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥600; University Students ¥250; High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + Companion free. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately. | ||||
| Website | https://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/event/2025_exhibitions_tokushu_hina.html | ||||
| Venue | National Museum of Japanese History https://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english | ||||
| Location | 117 Jonai-cho, Sakura-shi, Chiba 285-8502 | ||||
| Access | 15 minute walk from the South exit of Keisei Sakura Station on the Keisei Main line; From the South exit of JR Sakura Station, take the Chiba Green bus towards Tamachi Shako and get off at National Museum of History and Folklore. The venue is near from there. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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