Awaji Ningyoza

Favorite

Awaji Ningyo Joruri is a traditional performing art with over 500 years of history. This puppet show, a stunning collaboration of puppeteer, tayu (narrator), and shamisen (three-stringed instrument), is incredibly powerful!

Cultural Arts

HighlightsWitness the 500-year-old tradition of Awaji Ningyo Joruri.
Experience the collaboration of puppeteer, tayu (narrator), and shamisen.
Be mesmerized by the expressive and lifelike movements of the puppets.
Be moved by the powerful storytelling of Gidayu-bushi and the captivating sounds of the shamisen.
Immerse yourself in the magic of Japanese traditional performing arts.

Basic Information

Address: Awaji Ningyo Jorurikan, Fukura Ko 1528-1, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Hyogo

Access: Car: Approx. 20 minutes from Awaji IC on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway. Train: Approx. 30 minutes by bus from Sumiyoshi Station on the JR Sanyo Main Line. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Every Wednesday, Year-end and New Year holidays

Fee: Adult: ¥1,800, Junior high & high school students: ¥1,300, Elementary school students: ¥1,000, Preschoolers: Free

INFO: Performances are held four times a day (10:00 AM, 11:10 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM). For groups of 30 or more, we can arrange additional performances at 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Reservations for additional performances must be made 15 days in advance. Parking is available for 25 cars (height limit: 2.1 meters)

HP: https://awajiningyoza.com/

Overview

Awaji Ningyoza is a performance venue in Fukura, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, dedicated to Awaji Ningyo Joruri. This traditional performing art, boasting a history of over 500 years, is a captivating synthesis of puppeteer, tayu (narrator), and shamisen. The puppeteers bring the puppets to life with their skillful manipulation, making them move with incredible realism. The tayu narrates the story, conveying the emotions of the characters, while the shamisen provides dramatic musical accompaniment, enhancing the narrative with its varying rhythms and melodies. Awaji Ningyoza presents a diverse range of performances, from traditional to contemporary works. Experiencing this puppet theater provides a unique opportunity to engage with Japanese traditional performing arts, history, and culture. In addition to performances, Awaji Ningyoza also offers exhibitions of materials related to Ningyo Joruri and workshops. If you're interested, be sure to visit!

Awaji Ningyoza

Highlights

Basic Information

Overview

Recommended nearby attractions

Nearby Hotels