What age is this origami Emperor Doll (Hina Doll) for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “おだいりさま” (お内裏様). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami Emperor Doll (Hina Doll)おだいりさまEmperor Doll (Hina Doll)

The emperor doll for the Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri). The white side of the paper becomes the face. Display him next to the empress doll.

4 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、下のかどを上のかどに合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.
上のかどを1まいだけ、下へ折る
Fold the top corner of the top layer down.
白いひし形ができます。これが顔になります。
頭の上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top of the head behind.
左右のかどを、まん中の下のほうへ折る
Fold the left and right corners in toward the bottom middle.
そでになります。手が前で合わさるように折ります。
できあがり！かんむり（えぼし）と顔、手にもつしゃくをかいたら、おだいりさまのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the tall black hat, the face and the flat stick (shaku) in his hands. Your emperor doll is finished!

Fun fact

3月3日は「ひなまつり」。女の子が元気に大きくなるようにねがって、ひな人形をかざります。

March 3 is Hinamatsuri, the Doll Festival in Japan. Families display hina dolls and wish for girls to grow up healthy.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
white side白い面（裏）
emperorおだいりさま（天皇）
doll人形
festivalおまつり

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Emperor Doll (Hina Doll) for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “おだいりさま” (お内裏様). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.