<h1>Hina Matsuri Celebration at the Hotel: Festive Cuisine Served on Arita Ware and Gorgeous Hina Dolls</h1>
<p>The Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku is hosting its 24th annual "Enjoying Hinamatsuri at the Hotel" event, a celebration of early spring and the traditional Japanese festival of Hinamatsuri, also known as the Doll Festival or Girls’ Day.</p>
<h2>Event Overview: Engaging All Five Senses</h2>
<p>Running from February 1st to March 27th, 2025, the event offers a multi-sensory experience, inviting guests to engage with Hinamatsuri through sight, sound, taste, and touch. The hotel will be transformed with a variety of displays and activities, providing a comprehensive and immersive cultural experience.</p>
<h3>Visual Delights: Exquisite Decorations and Art</h3>
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<li><strong>Hanging Decorations and Tiered Displays:</strong> The Main Lobby, 2nd floor, and 7th floor Restaurant Corridor of the Main Building will feature hanging decorations crafted from pure silk antique cloth (<em>honken kofu</em>) alongside tiered displays of Mataro dolls.</li>
<li><strong>Special Exhibitions:</strong>
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<li><strong>Tokyo Hand-painted Yuzen Dyeing (<em>tokyo tegaki yuzen zome</em>):</strong> This traditional craft will be showcased in the Main Building’s 3rd floor Main Lobby and Art Lobby.</li>
<li><strong>Imari Nabeshima Ware (<em>imari nabeshima yaki</em>):</strong> See Emperor and Empress dolls, along with Dog Boxes (<em>inu bako</em>), crafted in this exquisite style of porcelain.</li>
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<h3>Auditory Experience: Traditional Japanese Music</h3>
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<li><strong>Japanese Music Lobby Concert:</strong> Enjoy live performances of traditional Japanese music in front of the hanging decorations in the Main Building’s 3rd floor Main Lobby.
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<li><strong>Dates and Times:</strong> March 14th (Friday) and March 15th (Saturday), with performances at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM each day.</li>
<li><strong>Performers:</strong>
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<li>March 14th: Tesshu Fukuhara (Flute) and Ami Sato (Koto).</li>
<li>March 15th: Kaori Ishimoto (Koto) and Hikaru Nakajima (Koto).</li>
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<h3>Culinary Journey: Seasonal Cuisine on Arita Ware</h3>
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<li><strong>Seasonal Cuisine Served on Arita Ware:</strong> For the first time, select restaurants and bars within the hotel will offer special Hinamatsuri-themed menus served on exquisite Arita ware, a renowned style of Japanese porcelain.
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<li><strong>Period:</strong> February 1st, 2025 (Saturday) – March 31st, 2025 (Monday).</li>
<li><strong>Participating Locations:</strong>
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<li><strong>Restaurants:</strong> Japanese Cuisine <em>Kagari</em>, Kaiseki <em>Sousyuan</em>, Tempura <em>Shun</em>, All Day Dining <em>Jurin</em>.</li>
<li><strong>Bars:</strong> Japanese Sake Bar <em>Amanogawa</em>, Main Bar <em>Brillant</em>.</li>
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<h3>Hands-on Activities: Yuzen Dyeing Experiences</h3>
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<li><strong>(1) Tokyo Hand-painted Yuzen Dyeing Mini Handkerchief Making Experience (Reservation Required):</strong>
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<li><strong>Date and Time:</strong> February 26th (Wednesday), with the crafting session from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and a meal from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.</li>
<li><strong>Location:</strong> Crafting will take place in the Banquet Hall, followed by a meal at Japanese Cuisine <em>Kagari</em>.</li>
<li><strong>Participation Fee:</strong> 12,000 yen per person, inclusive of materials, meal, service charge, and tax.</li>
<li><strong>Capacity:</strong> Limited to 20 participants.</li>
<li><strong>Instructor:</strong> Traditional Craftsman, Shiyoshi Takagi.</li>
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<li><strong>(2) Color Insertion Yuzen Dyeing Workshop:</strong>
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<li><strong>Date and Time:</strong> March 14th (Friday) and March 15th (Saturday) from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.</li>
<li><strong>Location:</strong> Main Building, 3rd floor Art Lobby.</li>
<li><strong>Participation Fee:</strong> 3,000 yen per person, including service charge and tax.</li>
<li><strong>Time Required:</strong> Approximately 30 minutes.</li>
<li><strong>Capacity:</strong> 5 people per session.</li>
<li><strong>Instructor:</strong> Tokyo Yuzen Craftsman Group, Somemoyo.</li>
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<li><strong>(3) Yuzen Shop:</strong>
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<li><strong>Date and Time:</strong> March 14th (Friday) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM / March 15th (Saturday) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM / March 16th (Sunday) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.</li>
<li><strong>Location:</strong> Main Building, 3rd floor Art Lobby.</li>
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<h2>Basic Information</h2>
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<li><strong>Venue:</strong> <a href="https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/event/hina/">Keio Plaza Hotel</a></li>
<li><strong>Nearest Stations:</strong>
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<li>Tochomae Station (1-minute walk)</li>
<li>Shinjuku Nishiguchi Station (5-minute walk)</li>
<li>Shinjuku Station (5-minute walk)</li>
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<li><strong>Address:</strong> 〒160-8330, 2-2-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.69016920,139.69437483">MAP</a>)</li>
<li><strong>Event Period:</strong> February 1st, 2025 (Saturday) – March 27th, 2025 (Thursday) – Dates vary depending on the specific event.</li>
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<p>For detailed information on each event, please refer to the <a href="https://www.keioplaza.co.jp/event/hina/">official website</a>.</p>
<p>Please note that the published content is subject to change. It is recommended to check the official website of the venue or organizer for the most up-to-date information.</p>
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