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Makabe Hina Doll Festival

In Japan, hina dolls were traditionally displayed to celebrate Girl's Day in early March. Locals started the Makabe Hina Doll Festival to encourage visitors to the historic town during the colder winter months.
During the festival, residents and businesses create elaborate displays of traditional hina dolls in their homes and shops. Visitors are free to enter to see these magnificent displays. Many of the dolls have been passed down through families for generations.
The historic area of Makabe is also home to warehouses known as "kura" and streets lined with traditional townhouses. Visitors can truly feel transported back in time during the festival.

Buyu Sake Brewery

The brewery's namesake "Buyu Sake" is slowly matured over a year inside its traditional warehouse. In addition to sake, Buyu produces a popular amazake, a sweet non-alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. The brewery is also the perfect stop on a stroll through Yuki City's historic district, known for its silk production. Tours are possible if arranged in advance.

Amabiki Kannon Temple

Officially called Amabikisan Rakuho-ji, Amabiki Kannon Temple is dedicated to the goddess of safe childbirth, child-rearing, and protection from bad luck. Amabiki Kannon refers to the statue of the goddess at the temple.
The temple is known for its beautiful grounds, which feature cherry blossoms, peony, azaleas, and hydrangea flowers, depending on the season. Of course, autumn welcomes the sight of striking foliage. There is also a small souvenir shop where you can purchase a memento of your visit.