Fukuoka

<p>Sagemon hanging in the hallways of the Ohana Villa</p>

Sagemon hanging in the hallways of the Ohana Villa (Photo: Mandy Bartok)

Fukuoka

Hina Dolls at the Ohana Villa

A beautiful display for Girls' Day in Yanagawa

Mandy Bartok Feb 17, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>Sagemon hanging in the hallways of the Ohana Villa</p>

<p>A large display of Hina dolls in the entrance of the Ohana Villa</p>

<p>Dolls here come in all sizes</p>

<p>The sagemon can be found throughout the house, but the largest display is in the rear of the villa</p>

<p>Sagemon were traditionally created by Yanagawa residents on the occasion of the birth of a daughter in the family</p>

<p>A pair of Hina dolls on the porch near the Shotoen Garden</p>

The Ohana Estate and Villa in central Yanagawa is worth a visit any time of year, but the months of February and March see the property "all dolled up" with stunning displays for Girls' Day. Tiers of dolls and hanging sagemon (mobiles made of cloth animals and woven balls) are scattered throughout the mansion's many rooms and a massive display can be seen at the rear of the house. A few dolls are even set out in the villa's picturesque Shotoen, a garden in the center of the sprawling property.

Mandy Bartok

Mandy Bartok @mandy.bartok

Japan resident for 10 years, with time spent in Okinawa, Kumamoto and Tokyo.