Hello, this is the Shinshu Suzaka Tourism Association.
This year has also started ~30-tiered decorations Thousand Dolls Festival~
In Suzaka Art Park,
At the World Folk Doll Museum, the Suzaka Print Museum, and the Historical Building Park, the Hina-sama from the late Edo period to the present heralds Spring in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture.
Fun the colors, patterns, and facial expressions of the kimono that change with the times.

What is the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)?
　The Hinamatsuri (doll festival) is a festival to celebrate the healthy growth of girls.
In Japan, January 7 Seven Grass Festivals March 3 Peach Festivals May 5 Iris Festivals
July 7 Tanabata September 9 Chrysanthemum Festival is called the Five Festivals and is a traditional annual event. Among them, the peach festival and the iris festival are still recognized as important festivals.

What is the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) of the month delay?
　In ancient times, the lunisolar calendar (old calendar) was used in Japan, and the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) on March 3 was held in April of the current Gregorian calendar (new calendar). Even now, in snowy areas and farming villages, the custom of celebrating the Hinamatsuri (doll festival) on the lunar calendar when it has become warmer remains strong.
In Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, there is still a custom of celebrating the month late in April.

Held in: Thursday, January 16, 2025 ~ Sunday, May 18, 2025
Exhibition replacement closed: April 14 ~ April 23, Closed on Wednesdays after May 7
Opening Hours: 9:00 a.m. ~ 5:00 p.m. (Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
* Suzaka Print Museum and Historical Building Park will be on display until Sunday, April 13.
This year, May Dolls Iris Festival will be Held in at the same time from Thursday, April 24.
Admission fee: January 16 ~ April 13 600 yen
　　　　(Free for high school students and younger, and for those under 18 years old)
　　　　　April 24 ~ May 18 500 yen (doll Museum only)
Held in Place: Suzaka Art Park
(World Folk Doll Museum, Suzaka Print Museum, Historical Building Park)
Address: 1367-1 Nobe, Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture
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The fourth and fifth photos show the historical building garden
The sixth photo shows the Suzaka Print Museum
Photos 7 and 8 show the Scene of the chicks preparing for the exhibition.