Venue: Tobe-yaki Traditional Industry Hall and others
Feb 7 – Mar 29, 2026
A hinamatsuri exhibition in Tobe, Ehime, featuring ceramic hina dolls made from Tobe-yaki pottery. Tobe-yaki is a traditional porcelain with approximately 230 years of history, characterized by indigo arabesque patterns on white porcelain. Unique ceramic hina dolls created by various kilns are displayed, offering a hinamatsuri experience unlike any other. The warm texture and artisan craftsmanship of these pottery hina dolls have a charm distinct from conventional fabric dolls. Visitors can also purchase Tobe-yaki and try pottery painting.
Tobe-yaki ceramic hina dolls exhibition
Access
About 40 minutes by bus from Iyotetsu Matsuyama-shi Station to 'Tobeyaki Dentosangyo Kaikan-mae.' About 20 minutes by car from Matsuyama IC on the Matsuyama Expressway