Former Saito Family Villa Hinamatsuri

Feb 21 – Mar 21, 2026

Former Saito Family Villa (Nationally Designated Scenic Spot)

Chuo-ku, NiigataChubu

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HIGHLIGHTS

Elegant hina dolls at a wealthy merchant's villa

About This Event

A hinamatsuri at the nationally designated Former Saito Family Villa in Chuo-ku, Niigata. The Saito family were among Niigata's foremost wealthy merchants, and their villa built during the Taisho era features a circuit-style garden and open modern Japanese architecture. The exhibition displays precious hina dolls from prominent local families, including early Showa-period dolls from the Suzuki family, who operated the 'Maseya' shipping agency in Niigata during the Edo period. Visitors can appreciate historic hina dolls in an elegant setting that embodies Niigata's prosperous merchant culture.

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Event Information

Dates: Feb 21 – Mar 21, 2026
Hours: October-March: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM). Closed Mondays (open on holidays, closed following day)
Admission: Adults 300 yen, Elementary/Junior high 100 yen
Venue: Former Saito Family Villa (Nationally Designated Scenic Spot)
Location: Chuo-ku, Niigata
Access: From Niigata Station Bus Terminal Platform 7, take the Hamaura-cho Line to 'Nishi-Ohata,' then 6 minutes walk. Or take the Niigata City Sightseeing Loop Bus to 'Hoppo Bunka Hakubutsukan Niigata Bunkan-mae,' then 1 minute walk
Date source: Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.