Kubote Museum Hinamatsuri

A hinamatsuri at Kubote Museum in Buzen, Fukuoka. Mount Kubote has been known since ancient times as a sacred site for mountain worship, and hina dolls are displayed in this museum set within a region steeped in Shugendo (mountain asceticism) history. Visitors can learn about the history and Shugendo culture of Mount Kubote, designated a National Historic Site, while viewing the local hina dolls. Buzen is located in eastern Fukuoka Prefecture, where rich nature harmonizes with historical culture, and the hinamatsuri can be combined with a trekking excursion to nearby Mount Kubote.