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Share a photo (free)Murakami Machiya Doll Tour
Mar 1 – Apr 3, 2026
Former merchant district of Murakami City (approx. 60 merchant houses and private homes)（Murakami, Niigata）
Event Information
- Dates
- Mar 1 – Apr 3, 2026
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00 (varies by participating shop)
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Former merchant district of Murakami City (approx. 60 merchant houses and private homes)
- Location
- Murakami, NiigataChubu
- Access
- About 20 min walk from JR Uetsu Line Murakami Station, or take the community bus 'Abessha' (100 yen per ride, 300 yen day pass). About 10 min by car from Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway Murakami-Senami Onsen IC.
Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.
About This Event
4,000 family heirloom dolls in homes
In the former merchant district of the castle town of Murakami, approximately 60 merchant houses and private homes open their doors to display around 4,000 dolls — a rare event even by national standards. Visitors can see hina dolls treasured for generations, including Kyoho-bina and kokin-bina from the Edo period and Meiji-Taisho palace-style displays. A unique highlight is the opportunity to enter private homes normally closed to the public, where homeowners sometimes provide personal explanations. A 100-yen circulating bus makes it easy to cover the wide area efficiently.
- #4,000 dolls
- #Merchants
- #Private homes
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