Festival of Dolls
Event

Fri., March 20, 2026, 12–4 p.m.Sat., March 21, 2026, 12–4 p.m.Sun., March 22, 2026, 12–4 p.m.Mon., March 23, 2026, 12–4 p.m.Wed., March 25, 2026, 12–4 p.m.Thu., March 26, 2026, 12–4 p.m.Fri., March 27, 2026, 12–4 p.m.Sat., March 28, 2026, 12–4 p.m.Sun., March 29, 2026, 12–4 p.m.Mon., March 30, 2026, 12–4 p.m.
March 20–30 (closed March 24) | Free with general admission
Japanese Heritage Shōya House
Celebrate the coming of spring with a special exhibition of works by Court Doll Master Hisashige Ito XII.
Gardens
From the 18th century, court dolls were displayed at Japan’s Imperial Palace and presented to feudal lords as commemorative gifts. Ito’s creations will be on display inside of the Shōya House for visitors to enjoy.
Top image: Goddess of Spring. Photo by Ryoichi Okazaki.