In the old Kosudo town shopping street,there is so precious house called Echigomachiya. This town was flourished by shipping. And old Merchant townscape are there. Warinoya,a long-established kimono shop that has been around since the Edo period is like Kyoto. It is so beautiful and elegant.There are so coloful hanging ornaments and hanging dolls. You will be charmed with these quaint houses and beautiful ornaments. The displayed works are various from Hina dolls of the Edo period to hanging ornaments made of fine crape of old clothes,which are created by a famous artist. They all are related to clothes. The name "Hina" comes from Japanese old words which meant "cute." Since we think that the sound of "Hina dolls" has an image of "cute and kind" regardless of age or gender,we named this museum "The Merchant House of Hina". The building was constucted by imaitating the ones of Kyoto. Seeing many exhibits,I cannot help feeling the mysterious beauty related to ancient days. This building and all the exhibits are owned by Yushingen Ink,and the works were collected by Endo Hideo. I hope that you will get just moved even for a short time. And feel the heart of ancient Japan. Hina Doll Hanging Dolls Business hours 10 A.M ~ 4 A.M Closing day : Wednesday Admission fee 500yen Address 956-0101 kosudo3608, akihaward, niigatacity, niigataprefecture Phone number (+81) 090-3122-9266 (Director Endo Hideo) Tanabata decoration ""　You can spend a relaxing time watching the Endo Collection. ""