Awa Jurobe Yashiki Puppet Theater

阿波十郎兵衛屋敷

4.4Est. 90Tokushima, Shikoku

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Overview

Daily 400-year-old puppet theater performances with three-person figure manipulation.

Daily performances of Awa Ningyo Joruri, a 400-year-old puppet theater tradition designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, take place in this riverside venue in Kawauchi. Three puppeteers manipulate each half-life-size figure with extraordinary precision while a narrator chants the tragic tale. The adjacent museum displays antique Awa Deko puppets and explains the art form's history.

Practical info

Japanese name: 阿波十郎兵衛屋敷
Nearest station: Tokushima Station (15 min bus)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: Puppet shows run at fixed times (usually 2-3 performances daily). Check the schedule on the official website. Walk-in is possible if seats are available. Group tours should call ahead to reserve. The theater is small, so popular holiday showtimes may fill up.

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