It says the origin of Hina doll is Kyoto. Kyoto Hina doll (Kyo Hina) is fruit of masterpiece of 2000 years.

Hina doll has two types, Kyo Hina and Kanto Hina (around Tokyo). The difference is on which side will decollate the man and woman doll.

In ancient Japan, the left side is higher position so man doll sill put on the left side in Kyo Hina. But after time, the capital moved to Tokyo and occidental culture affects to Japanese life, such as Kanto Hina woman doll put on the left side.

The looks of dolls and taste are different, too. Kanto Hina doll has flowery and Kyo Hina has elegance.