[Hyogo, Minami Awaji] Limited to one group (1-3 people) per day! A one-day tour to enjoy Awaji Ningyo Joruri, guided by a current member of the troupe! A tour of Ebisu Shrine's fortune-sharing in a chartered taxi

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• [Awaji Puppet Theatre] A current member of the troupe will accompany you throughout the entire tour in a chartered taxi, accompanied by the iconic Awaji puppet, "Ebisu-sama." At the Awaji Puppet Theatre Museum, you'll learn about the history of the troupe, its glamorous heyday, and the mechanisms behind the props and handling used on stage. You'll also tour sites associated with Ebisu-sama, the puppet theatre's signature performance, "Ebisu Dance." You'll also visit power spots, where you may even receive blessings from Ebisu-sama. Taking photos at sites associated with Ebisu-sama is a rare and rare experience. Afterward, you'll return to the puppet theatre and finally watch the performance, "Ebisu Dance." Please note that photos are to be taken with your own camera. Lunch is not included in this experience, but if you wish, you can make a reservation at a restaurant recommended by a puppet theatre staff member. (Please answer the reservation request questions. Please pay for your meal at the restaurant. There are other dining facilities in the surrounding area. *See below) [Tourism Ambassador Participation Plan] This plan is planned by the Awaji Island Tourism Ambassador, who promotes the attractions of Awaji Island. [Backstage Tour] You can take a tour of behind the scenes, which is not normally open to the public, with commentary from the staff. This is an opportunity to see a full-scale Bunraku puppet theater performance and interact with the performers of the Awaji Ningyo Za troupe. ） ・12:00〜12:45 Lunch on your own *If you wish, a member of the troupe can make a reservation for you at a restaurant recommended by the troupe (Sushi Restaurant Haruyoshi) (please make a request in the question section when booking your experience. Please pay for the meal directly at the restaurant.) ・12:50 Visit to Nishihama Shrine (Daimyojin) and Cape Myojin (a shrine dedicated to Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto, an observation deck on the rocks, and a power spot on the rocks) (approx. 30 minutes) *In the event of rain, the tour of the rocky outcrops at Cape Myojin will be cancelled. ・13:30 Tour of Izanagi Shrine (Japan's oldest shrine dedicated to Izanagi and Izanami) (approx. 40 minutes) ・14:45 Awaji Puppet Theatre (15:00-15:50 Ebisu Dance and backstage tour) ・16:00 End of tour *Lunch is available in the Tsushi area of Goshikicho, Sumoto City, but please make your own lunch reservation. We will provide transportation in the same taxi as you.
• [Awaji Puppet Theatre]
• Awaji Island was home to many puppet theaters, large and small, from the early Edo period to the beginning of the Showa period, and they performed not only on the island but throughout the country, spreading the appeal of Bunraku puppet theater. The Awaji Puppet Theater inherited the props of one of the major theaters, the Yoshida Denjiro Theater, and continues to perform with them.
• [Awaji Puppet Theatre Museum]
• The museum opened in 1990 in the birthplace of Awaji puppets (Sanjo Village in the Edo period) after acquiring all the puppets and props from the prestigious Awaji Puppet Theatre Ichimura Rokunojoza, which had ceased operations in the mid-1960s.
• [Ebisu dance]
• Although Ebisu is now also the god of commerce, he was originally the god of the sea. Since ancient times, Awaji Island has hosted beach plays at fishing village festivals, and the Ebisu dance was always performed as an interlude to pray for a good catch and safe voyages. Fishermen call out the names of fish one after another, asking for prayers for a good catch of the fish they are targeting, and in response, the tayu recites the names of the fish caught in the fishing village. The performance retains the old style in which puppets were used in religious ceremonies, and instead of playing a thick-necked shamisen, the narrator narrates the story to the accompaniment of a taiko drum. Ebisu appears carrying a fishing rod. The village headman offers sacred sake. After draining his cup, Ebisu begins his dance, talking about his origins and his status as a god of fortune. In front of the bounty of the sea and mountains, he drinks sacred sake to grant everyone's wishes and bring happiness. The drunk Ebisu deity boards a boat, goes out to sea, catches a large sea bream, and dances to celebrate. This ritual, in which the Ebisu deity dances joyfully to the rhythm of the drums, embodies the origin of happiness: having an open heart, a cheerful face, and living with a positive attitude.