Hina Dolls in Udatsu Townhouses of Mino

A hinamatsuri event held across the nationally designated Important Preservation District of Historic Buildings known as the 'Udatsu Townscape' in Mino, Gifu. Traditional hina dolls and dolls crafted from Mino washi (Japanese paper) are displayed in historic townhouses that retain the charm of the Edo period. 'Udatsu' refers to the fireproof walls built on rooftops that became symbols of wealthy merchant households. Visitors can stroll through this atmospheric district and view precious hina dolls passed down through generations, including unique paper hina dolls that showcase Mino's heritage as a renowned washi-producing region.