Experience Nara Time in Japan

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Experience Nara Time in Japan

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Festivals & Events

About 100 precious dolls from the Edo period to the present are on display “Ancient Hina Doll Exhibition” /Hokkeji Temple

9 a.m. – 4 p.m., March 1 – 14, 2023

The "Ancient Hina Doll Exhibition" will be held at Hokkeji Temple, which will display about 100 dolls that have been handed down from the Edo period to the present day. You can see Hina dolls, Chigo dolls and Gosho dolls related to the Imperial family and court nobles. It is also the best time of the year to enjoy red plum blossoms in the front garden.

Photo by Hokkeji Temple

Basic Information

Address Hokkeji Temple, 882 Hokkeji-cho, Nara City
Access From Kintetsu Nara Station, take the bus bound for Kintetsu Yamato Saidaiji Station (via Hokkeji and Self-defense forces), get off at Hokkeji bus stop, then walk for 3 minutes.
Or, you can get off at Kintetsu Shin-omiya Station, and walk for 20 minutes to the temple.
Inquiries 0742-33-2261(法華寺)
Website 法華寺公式ウェブサイトhttps://hokkejimonzeki.or.jp/

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