Awaji Puppet Theater

Performing Arts Hall
Located in Fukurako, Minami Awaji City, this is the only theater exclusively dedicated to Awaji Ningyo Joruri puppetry, a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property boasting 500 years of history. They have scheduled performances four times a day. Special performances can be arranged with advance reservation for groups of 30 or more. The Awaji Ningyo Joruri Museum in Minami Awaji City's Ichisanjo has exhibits featuring items like joruri puppets and other tools.

Spot details

Address
Hyougo Pref. Minamiawajishi Fukura Kou 1528-1 ground point map map Map
Phone
0799520260
Hours
9:00-17:00 [Performance] 10:00/11:10/13:30/15:00
Closed
Wednesday, May close outside of stated days
Fees
[Admission fee] [Adult] 1,800yen [Junior and senior high school students] 1,300yen [Elementary school students] 1,000yen [Toddlers] 300yen
Parking Lot
Available(30spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available (Outdoor smoking space Available)
Wi-Fi
Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
Yes
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes (performance time is about 45 minutes)
Wheelchair accessible
Available
Infant friendly
Available

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

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  • A Mesmerizing Experience Waits for you at Fukura Bay!
    5.0 Reviewed : 2016.11.21
    Set against beautiful Fukura Bay, Awaji Ningyo Za offers a magical entrance into the captivating tradition of Japanese puppetry. The beautiful one-of-a-kind theater offers daily performances with...
  • 人形浄瑠璃が楽しくなります
    5.0 Reviewed : 2022.12.04
    淡路島観光で伺うのに、雨の心配があったのでネットで、雨でも楽しめる施設を調べたところ此の人形座を知りました。人形浄瑠璃-一寸難しそう-少し敷居が高い感じ?しかし、始まる前に、扱う人形の体の出来てる構造や、手足の動かし方。3人で一体の人形をあたかも「生きている人間」の様に、喜怒哀楽を表現する方法の解説。その上、ウイットいっぱいに観賞の仕方、良かった時の「おひねり」の作り方や「投げ時」の説明を受け...
  • 淡路島は人形浄瑠璃が盛んな地です
    5.0 Reviewed : 2022.03.01
    淡路島は人形浄瑠璃の故郷です。鳴門海峡に面する福良には、人形座があって、毎日人形浄瑠璃の公演をしています。観覧に行った日は、八百屋お七、火の見櫓の段でした。公演後には人形の遣い方説明や記念撮影もありました。今は鳴門海峡大橋で文字通りの地続きになりましたが、阿波も人形浄瑠璃の盛んな地です。

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