Awaji Puppet Theatre admission fee, guide fee, taxi fare, highway toll, insurance fee, consumption tax

Lunch fee and other expenses not specified

Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free；For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply；For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply；For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply；Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.；Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

Participant age: 3 to 100 years old；What to wear and bring: [What to bring] Camera (if taking photos with Awaji dolls) [What to wear] Comfortable clothing and shoes. *At Nishihama Shrine (Daimyojin), Myojin Cape, you will be walking along narrow, rocky terrain. Please avoid wearing heels. Please remove your shoes during the backstage tour.；Travel time: 5 hours 30 minutes；Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Hyogo/Minamiawaji] Limited to 1 group per day (1-3 people)! A full-day course to enjoy Awaji Ningyo Joruri, guided by an active performer! A tour to share the blessings of Ebisu-sama, traveling by chartered taxi

Japan-Hyogo , Kobe

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:6 hour(s)

Guided language: English / Japanese / Korean / Thai / Mandarin

Free cancellation up to 11 day(s) in advance

[Awaji Puppet Theatre]
[Awaji Ningyo Joruri Museum]
[Ebisu-mai]

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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[Awaji Puppet Theatre] Believe it or not, an active performer will serve as your personal guide, accompanying you throughout the entire journey in a chartered taxi, along with the iconic Awaji puppet 'Ebisu-sama'. At the Awaji Ningyo Joruri Museum, you will learn about its history, its glorious peak, the tools used on stage, and the mechanisms behind how they are handled. You will then visit sites associated with Ebisu-sama, famous for the representative performance 'Ebisu-mai'. There are power spots where you might even receive blessings from Ebisu-sama. Taking photos with Ebisu-sama at these sacred sites is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Afterward, you will return to the theatre to enjoy the main performance, 'Ebisu-mai'. *Please use your own camera for photos. Lunch is not included in this experience, but if you wish, we can make a reservation at a restaurant recommended by the theatre performers. (Please answer the question regarding reservation requests. You will pay for your meal directly at the restaurant. There are also other dining facilities in the area. *See below) [Tourism Ambassador Project Participation Plan] This plan was created with the participation of the 'Awaji Island Tourism Ambassadors', who promote the charms of Awaji Island. [Backstage Tour] You will be able to visit the backstage area, which is usually off-limits, with commentary from the staff. This is an opportunity to see an authentic Ningyo Joruri stage and interact with the performers of the Awaji Puppet Theatre. (Commemorative photos with the Awaji puppet must be taken with your own camera.) ■Experience Schedule ・10:30 Meet at Awaji Puppet Theatre (After meeting, you will travel by taxi with your guide) ・10:45 Visit the Ningyo Joruri Museum (approx. 30 min) ・11:20 Visit Sanjo Hachiman Shrine (Visit the monument of the birthplace of Awaji puppets and the Ebisu Shrine) (approx. 10 min) ・12:00-12:45 Lunch on your own 　*If you wish, we can reserve and guide you to a restaurant recommended by the performers (Haruyoshi Sushi/Dining). (Please apply via the questionnaire when booking the experience. Please pay for your meal directly at the restaurant.) ・12:50 Visit Nishihama Shrine (Daimyojin) and Myojin Cape (A shrine dedicated to Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto, an observation deck on the rocks, and a rocky power spot) (approx. 30 min) 　*In case of rain, the visit to the rocky area of Myojin Cape will be cancelled. ・13:30 Visit Izanagi Jingu Shrine (The oldest shrine in Japan, dedicated to Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto) (approx. 40 min) ・14:45 Awaji Puppet Theatre (15:00-15:50 Ebisu-mai and backstage tour) ・16:00 Disband at the venue *You may have lunch around Toshi, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto City, but please make your own lunch reservation in that case. We will provide transportation via the taxi you are riding in.
[Awaji Puppet Theatre]
From the early Edo period to the early Showa period, there were various puppet theatres of all sizes on Awaji Island. They performed not only on the island but all over the country, spreading the charm of Ningyo Joruri. The Awaji Puppet Theatre has inherited the tools of one of the major troupes, the Yoshida Denjiro-za, and continues to perform today.
[Awaji Ningyo Joruri Museum]
The museum was opened in 1990 at the birthplace of Awaji puppets (Sanjo Village in the Edo period) after receiving a complete set of puppets and tools from the prestigious 'Ichimura Rokunojo-za', which had ceased operations in the mid-1960s.
[Ebisu-mai]
While Ebisu-sama is now considered a god of business, he was originally a god of the sea. On Awaji Island, 'beach plays' were held at fishing village festivals since ancient times, and 'Ebisu-mai' was always performed as an interlude to pray for a big catch and safe voyages. It is said that the narrator would continue to recite the names of fish caught in that village in response to fishermen shouting out the names of fish they wanted to catch. It is a performance that retains the old form where puppets were used for religious rituals, and it is narrated to the sound of a drum rather than a thick-necked shamisen. Ebisu-sama arrives carrying a fishing rod. The village headman offers him sacred sake. After draining the cup, Ebisu-sama begins to dance while telling the story of his birth and that he is a god of fortune. Facing the bounty of the sea and mountains, he drinks sake and brings happiness to fulfill everyone's wishes. Drunk, Ebisu-sama boards a boat, goes out to sea, catches a large sea bream, and finishes his dance with a 'medetashi, medetashi' (happily ever after). This ritual, where Ebisu-sama dances joyfully to the rhythm of the drum, embodies the origin of happiness: having a generous heart and living with a positive 'Ebisu face'.

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Questions about booking:

Question 1: Lunch is not included in this experience, but if you wish, you can make a reservation at a restaurant recommended by a member of the puppet theater. (Please answer the reservation request questions. You will be responsible for paying for the meal at the restaurant. There are other dining facilities in the surrounding area. *See special notes.)

Regarding cancellation of the event:

If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, we will contact you by email the day before.

Please note the following when participating in this course:

・A puppet troupe member will accompany you in the taxi as your guide. ・The tour will proceed rain or shine. In the event of rain, outdoor photos with the Awaji puppets will not be permitted. Indoor photos are permitted. ・At Izanagi Shrine, please take only one photo of you and the puppet, sitting on a chair. This photo should not be posted on social media. ・If the tour is canceled due to bad weather, you will be notified by email by the day before. ・At Nishihama Shrine (Daimyojin and Myojin Cape), you will be required to walk up stairs and narrow, rocky terrain with poor footing. Those with concerns about their physical condition or stamina may be asked to wait in their car or inside the shrine grounds. In the event of bad weather, the Myojin Cape tour may be skipped. ・Lunch is not included in the experience fee. Reservations are available at a restaurant recommended by the troupe member (Sushi Restaurant Haruyoshi), so please select "I would like to make a meal reservation" in the question box. ・If you do not wish to dine, please eat at a nearby restaurant. (Around Tsushi, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto City) Pick-up and drop-off are available in the taxi included with your plan.

Other important points to note:

Please note the following regarding Awaji Ningyo-za performances: ・Audio guides are available free of charge in English, Chinese, and Korean. Please speak to a staff member if you require one. Washi paper for wrapping gifts is also available in front of the auditorium entrance. ・Please enter the theater before the start of the performance. If you enter during the performance, staff will guide you so as not to disturb other customers. We appreciate your cooperation. ・Photography, videography, and audio recording are prohibited during the performance. If you wish to take photos for interviews or other purposes, please contact the office. While photography and audio recording are prohibited during the performance, we will provide time for you to take commemorative photos with the puppets after the performance, so please feel free to do so. ・Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the theater. Please eat and drink in the waiting area outside the theater. ・There are approximately 25 parking spaces (up to 2.1m in height, including one disabled parking space) under the theater. Please use these spaces. If the parking lot is expected to be full due to special performances or events, separate parking will be provided. Please follow the instructions of staff.・The nearest bus stop is Fukura. ●Regarding lunch (application required, please indicate your preference in the questions), if you do not wish to have lunch, you will need to eat in the surrounding area (Toshi, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto City) during lunchtime. (Lunchtime is scheduled for 12:00-12:45) ・(Restaurants recommended by Ningyo-za members) Sushi Restaurant Haruyoshi Tel: 0799-33-1200 (Closed on Thursdays and the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays) Address: 524-8 Toshi, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto-shi, Hyogo Prefecture For details on the menu, click here⇩ Lunch Menu Course | Haruyoshi and surrounding restaurants ① Restaurant Otafuku 174-1 Toshi, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto-shi, Hyogo Prefecture Tel: 0799-33-0341 (Closed irregularly) Popular restaurant: Grilled Spanish mackerel with yam and yam bowl (1,600 yen), seafood tempura bowl (1,300 yen), set meals from 1,000 yen ② Yakiniku Kaisen Yoshi Tel: 0799-33-0429 (Closed on Tuesdays) Yakiniku and Seafood | Awaji Island Kobe Beef, Awaji Beef, 3-Year-Old Tiger Pufferfish Awaji Gourmet | Lunch and Set Menu ③ Wellness Park Goshiki Restaurant Hama Chidori Phone: 0799-33-1600 (Main) (Closed: 2nd Thursday) RESTAURANT | [Official] Wellness Park Goshiki

Reminders

Participant age: 3 to 100 years old
What to wear and bring: [What to bring] Camera (if taking photos with Awaji dolls) [What to wear] Comfortable clothing and shoes. *At Nishihama Shrine (Daimyojin), Myojin Cape, you will be walking along narrow, rocky terrain. Please avoid wearing heels. Please remove your shoes during the backstage tour.
Travel time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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