Saikyoji Temple: 3,000 Hina Dolls Gathering

Mar 7, 2026

Saikyoji Temple (Head Temple of Tendai Shinsei Sect)

Otsu, ShigaKansai

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HIGHLIGHTS

3,000 hina dolls gathered at a temple

About This Event

A spectacular hina doll exhibition held at Saikyoji Temple, the head temple of the Tendai Shinsei sect in Sakamoto, Otsu, Shiga. This nationally rare exhibition originated from a doll memorial service that began after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and all dolls on display were brought to the temple for memorial rites. Approximately 500 precious dolls spanning from the Edo period to modern times are exhibited, with special events featuring gatherings of up to 3,000 dolls. During the exhibition period, visitors can also enjoy special 'hina gozen' meals and hina doll lectures.

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Event Information

Dates: Mar 7, 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Admission: Adults 500 yen, Junior high school 300 yen, Elementary school 150 yen
Venue: Saikyoji Temple (Head Temple of Tendai Shinsei Sect)
Location: Otsu, Shiga
Access: About 7 minutes by Eko Bus from JR Hieizan-Sakamoto Station on the Kosei Line (get off at Saikyoji), or 30 minutes walk. About 4 minutes by bus from Keihan Sakamoto-Hieizanguchi Station, or 25 minutes walk
Date source: Officially announced datesListed based on official announcements.