
Nishinomiya Ebisu-kaki
1 Feb 2022
A revival of Ebisu-kaki, the origin of puppetry
Ebisu-kaki was performed during the distribution of Nishinomiya Shrine talismans propagating the beliefs of Ebisu, the deity of good fortune. The puppeteer would take out an Ebisu puppet from a wooden box hanging from the neck and have the puppet pull up a large sea bream into the air as a symbol of blessing. This art died out once during the Meiji period, but in 2006, Ebisuza Puppet Theater formed as a symbol of community revitalization and has worked on its restoration as a regional cultural heritage.
Nishinomiya Shrine

- Open
- 10th of each month 11:00〜
- Admission fee
- Free
- Address
-
662-0974
nishinomiya shrine 1-17 syakecho nishinomiya-city hyogo - TEL
- +81(0)798-39-1723(Ebisuza Traditional Puppet Theater)
- URL
- Ebisuza Traditional Puppet Theater
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