Saitama & central area · Culture
Iwatsuki Doll Town & Doll Museum
Discover the delicate craft of Japanese dolls.
Iwatsuki’s doll-making tradition is said to have begun with craftspeople who worked on Nikko Toshogu. The Iwatsuki Ningyo Museum, opened in 2020, introduces the history and beauty of Japanese dolls. In February and March, dolls appear around town during the Machikado Hina Meguri festival.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- About 10 min on foot from Iwatsuki Station (Tobu Urban Park Line)
- From Tokyo Station
- About 65–85 minTokyo → Omiya (JR Ueno-Tokyo Line) → Iwatsuki (Tobu Urban Park Line) → 10-minute walk
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- Opening hours
- Iwatsuki Ningyo Museum: 09:00–17:00; last entry 16:30. Closed Mondays except holidays, Dec 28–Jan 4 and special closure dates. Doll shops set their own schedules.
- Admission
- Street walks are free. Museum adult admission is normally ¥300; exhibition prices may differ.
- Time to enjoy
- 1–2 hours
- Best time
- February–March for doll displays
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