Mar. 01, 2023 UPDATE
Doll Exhibition
- 人形展 -Traveler Friendly
It is good opportunity to see the traditional Japanese dolls. Life-size dolls are really rare.
Information
Japanese only
Languages spoken
Japanese only
PeriodSpring Exhibition : March 1st - April 2nd
Autumn Exhibition : undecided
※Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays after March 6, 2023 and before April 2, 2023
VenueHokyoji Temple
Story & Recommendation
Enjoy an elegant dolls world which is held in Hokyoji Temple
Hokyoji temple has inherited the doctrine from Keiaiji temple which is the first rank of the Ama Gozan of the five important Rinzaishu temples. Rinzaishu is a religion which prospered in Muromachi period(1338-1573). Hokyoji temple was contributed by emperor Kogo and his daughter Karinnomiyaegon. And the name of Hokyoji temple was given by emperor Gokogo to Karinnomiyaegon. Typically, Hokyoji temple is called as a ‘Doll temple’and open to public in spring and autumn season. The rare type of camellia or nadeshiko is bloomed throughout the year. A doll exhibition which has a lot of historical dolls has been continued since 1962.
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Sharing Kyoto Staff
Details
Event time
10 am - 4 pm (The final acceptance 3:30 pm)
Cancellations
No
Price range
600 yen for adults
Credit cards
Not accepted
※The event will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in November.
