Kansai
Gokasho Merchant House Hina Meguri
Gokasho, Higashiomi, Shiga
Venue: Omi Merchant Houses in Gokasho Kondo district (Tonomura Shigeru Residence, Nakae Jungorō Residence, etc.)
Feb 7 – Mar 15, 2026
Held in the Omi merchant mansions of the Gokasho Kondo district, a nationally designated Important Preservation District known for its beautiful white walls and ship-plank fences. Displays include prestigious palace-style dolls handed down through wealthy merchant families, as well as creative modern dolls. The highlight is the 'Living Hina Picture Scroll Festival' on March 1, where real people dress in juni-hitoe and formal court attire to portray living hina dolls. Modern creative dolls wrapped in Omi linen and kimono rental services are also available.
Living hina event in Omi merchant mansions
Access
From JR Biwako Line Notogawa Station, bus 10 min to 'Plaza Sanpoyoshi-mae,' 10 min walk. About 15 min by car from Meishin Expressway Yokaichi IC. Parking available (100 cars, 30 buses).
Hours
10:00-16:30 (Closed Mondays and day after holidays)
Admission
2-house pass: Adults 400 yen, Children 200 yen
Omi merchantsMansionsLiving dolls
