English【Japanese Hina Dolls Shop】

The first-generation master of the Ando Doll Shop was awarded the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon, the second-generation master the Medal with Yellow Ribbon, and the third-generation master The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays. The first-generation Keiho Ando created a number of Yusoku-Bina Dolls, which are a higher quality doll made in accordance with the rules of the Imperial Household. The dolls made using these techniques and methods are highly regarded overseas, and the third-generation master has produced Hina Dolls for amongst others the royal families of Belgium, Thailand, and Great Britain.

The Ando Doll Shop is a traditional wood building with products displayed on both the first and second floors. The moment you ascend to the second floor, you will be amazed by the scene that unfolds before your eyes. There you will discover a wide array of Hina Dolls and Kyo Dolls that can only be found at a specialty store. Our kimonos are made from high-quality Japanese fabrics such as Nishijin-ori and Tatsumura cloth, and their traditional color coordination reflects the aesthetic sense of Kyoto. The design, planning and finishing of these elegant dolls are handled by a kimono dresser, while the head, hair, limbs and other parts are produced by master craftsmen who are well-versed in their respective disciplines.

In recent years, Choju-Bina (dolls dressed in a wide array of colors) invented by the current master have been attracting attention as Hina Dolls for adults. The Ando Doll Shop also produces decorative suits of armor and the like for boy’s festivals. We invite you to experience Kyoto craftsmanship and the customs of Japan through our dolls and martial finery.