[March 3rd is Doll's Festival] The beauty of traditional "Kyoto Hina Dolls"
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Doll's Festival is held on March 3rd every year, and Hina dolls are displayed to pray for healthy growth. Also known as the Peach Festival, it is a traditional Japanese event still loved today. Kyoto Brighton Hotel’s lobby will be decorated with traditional Kyoto Hina Dolls during this period.
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What are Hina Dolls?
Hina dolls originated as human-shaped objects that were used to ward off misfortune by transferring impurities. It was like a talisman that protected a precious child. Also, during the Heian period, playing with dolls called “Hina Asobi,” popular among the children of aristocrats gradually spread, and from the Edo period to the Meiji period, it is said to have become established as a style of beautifully decorating dolls for viewing.
Do the decoration methods and seasons differ depending on the region?
The typical Doll's Festival is March 3rd. It is also called the “Peach Festival” because it is also the time when peaches, which are said to have the power to ward off evil spirits, bloom. In areas where agriculture is flourishing, it is held on April 3rd after the busy season, and in some areas Hina dolls are displayed on August 1st. In addition, the dolls' expressions and costumes have different characteristics depending on the town, so it might be fun to participate in the Doll's Festival events that are held all over the country.
"Kyoto Hina Dolls" with a history of 1200 years
Kyoto Hina dolls are works of art that are made entirely by hand by skilled craftsmen, faithfully reproducing Heian period costumes down to the last detail. The characteristics include slightly narrowed eyes and a unique gentle face that is said to be Kyoto-style. In addition, in accordance with the ancient Japanese custom of placing the upper seat in the direction of the rising sun, it is unique to Kyoto to display the male doll on the right side. The decoration method is opposite to that of the Kanto region.
Does the seven-tier decoration have a meaning?
The lobby of the Kyoto Brighton Hotel is decorated with a magnificent seven-tiered decoration. Seven has been considered an auspicious number since ancient times, and at the top are male and female hina dolls expressing the Emperor and Empress. Underneath are the dolls, each with a role: three female caretakers, a musical band of five children, two knights who exterminate bad guys, and three expressive servants. In addition, small but elaborately made tools such as wedding tools are also wonderful works. Please come and see it up close. In 2024, the displayed will be in the lobby for about a month from February 2nd.
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Kyoto Brighton Hotel is located in an area with excellent access to many World Heritage sites, such as Nijo Castle and Ginkaku-ji Silver Pavilion. There are many shops nearby selling Japanese ingredients, where you can enjoy buying soy sauce, miso, etc. It is about 5min walk to the Kyoto Imperial Palace, recommended for morning walks and running courses. In addition, the concierge knows well about Kyoto, where you can feel free to ask about sightseeing, restaurants, traditional crafts, etc. During cherry blossoms and autumn foliage seasons, there are special tours available for private viewing. The average size of guest rooms is 42 square meters, spacious enough to accommodate large suitcases, and equipped with comfortable sofas. There are a variety of restaurants in the hotel, including western food, teppanyaki (wagyu), traditional Japanese, Chinese, and a bar lounge. This is a hotel where you can arrange everything about Kyoto, including gourmet food and Kyoto-like experiences.
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