Introduction of The Festival

Hoichi Nosonbutai Tokushima Pref

Awa Ningyo-joruri puppet play in Nosonbutai theater

The current theater is the one rebuilt in 1898.It is a Kasetsushiki-Funazoko-Butai type, which is rare in Japan.On the evening of Sunday in late October and November 22 every year, a traditional puppet play using Dekoningyo (doll with the expressive facial gesture) is performed.

Category
Performing art
Location(s)
Hoichi, Higashiyama, Higashimiyoshi Cho, Tokushima Prefecture
Date(s) of Matsuri
Contact
Hoichi Nosonbutai Hozonkai (0883-79-2838)
Access
Two hours drive from JR Tokushima Station
URL
Conservation Group
Hoichi Nozonbutai Hoonkai
Note
Tangible folk cultural properties designated by the prefecture