01/05/2026
In the lobby stands a dignified gogatsu-ningyo, brought to life through traditional Kyoto craftsmanship.
Musha-ningyo arranged until May 13, carries heartfelt wishes for your child’s healthy growth and happiness.
Though clad in full armor and exuding bravery, the young lord’s expression still retains a touch of innocence.
From the texture of the horse’s coat to every intricate braid of the armor, the delicate handiwork of skilled artisans shines through.
Kyo-ningyo refers to dolls made in Kyoto with traditional Kyoto techniques. Some Kyo-ningyo are also gogatsu-ningyo, dolls that are displayed for the Boys' Day festival on the 5th of May every year to celebrate a child’s birth and pray for healthy growth.
Musha-ningyo are warrior dolls displayed for Tango-no-Sekku on May 5. In the samurai-centered Edo period, the medicinal herb shōbu (iris), believed to repel evil, shared its pronunciation with shōbu meaning “esteeming martial valor,” so the day came to be celebrated as Shōbu-no-Sekku, the Festival of Martial Prowess. The occasion became a vital family rite for praying that a newborn heir would grow up safely and that the household would prosper.
Doll maker: Yusoku Kyo-Ningyo-Shi Ohashi-Ippou
Based in Kyoto, this workshop is a long-established Kyoto doll atelier with a history of approximately 100 years. It produces authentic hina dolls in accordance with Yūsoku Kojitsu, the traditional courtly customs and dress codes that date back to the Heian period.
Renowned for its refined elegance and masterful craftsmanship, it is widely regarded as one of the foremost brands of Kyoto dolls.
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