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