The only jikabuki designated as a National Important Intangible Cultural Property
This is a special program presented in collaboration with one of Heartland’s partner organizations, dedicated to preserving the traditional culture of the local area.
Kabuki is a traditional Japanese stage performance art known around the world. Kabuki was originally performed in urban centers during the Edo Period (1603-1867) and then spread to the countryside, where it has developed into a unique form performed by local residents who do not perform as actors for a living – these are called jikabuki (literally, “local kabuki”). Among these, the Ooshika Kabuki of Ooshika Village, located deep in the mountains, has been passed down by the local people for about 300 years and has been designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Asset by the Japanese government, representing the jikabuki of Japan with its unique staging and performances. It is staged twice a year (spring and fall) by local performers, including children, who practice with the support of local preservation society members.
Local villagers gather to enjoy the performance, eating their own lunch boxes and drinking tea while applauding the performers on the outdoor stage. During the highlights of the performances, the audience becomes even more excited. Enjoy the unique charm of jikabuki, where the stage and the audience become one.
Culture/Activity
・Recommended for those with an adventurous spirit who want to travel deep into Japan!
・Kabuki is a popular traditional Japanese performing art. Enjoy the profound world of kabuki by observing Ooshika Kabuki – the The only ji-kabuki designated as a national important intangible cultural property.
・All transportation is by private car, so it is easy and comfortable.
・The tour will be conducted in a mixed group with Japanese customers. Please enjoy meeting other tour participants.
59,000 JPY~
Heartland Japan
・This tour will start accepting applications from Japanese customers before it starts accepting applications from inbound customers.
・Therefore, even if the number of inbound customers reaches the minimum number to run the tour (3
people), the tour may be cancelled if the number of Japanese customers does not reach the minimum number to run the tour.
・If the tour is organized, inbound guests will travel in the same group as Japanese guests, but inbound guests will have their own English-speaking guide.
・If you wish to apply for a tour after the application deadline (60 days prior to the scheduled tour date) or wish to increase the number of participants, we may be able to accommodate your request depending on the availability of the tour. Please contact us.
2 days and 1 night
[Arrangements are being made to begin accepting applications in autumn 2024.]
FYR: Tour schedule conducted in 2023.
[Day1]
11:20 Meet at Ringo no Sato
Lunch at Atarajima (Inari-zushi – sushi wrapped in fried tofu)
Visit Kami-machi Sho-hachimangu and Matsuri Densho-kan Tenpaku
Onojima-hachimangu (Observe Shimotsuki Matsuri)
Dinner at Shimabata (around a Japanese irori hearth) > Onojimahachimangu (Observe Shimotsuki
Matsuri) (the observation finishes at 22:00) > Stay at Shimabata
[Day2]
09:00 Departure from Shimabata > Factory tour at Kobahashi Konnyaku (traditional Japanese food made from konnyaku yams > Roadside Station (Michi-no Eki) Toyama-go (purchase popular sweet buns, if you like!)
11:15 Tour finishes at Ringo no Sato
*All transfers are by private vehicle.
Ringo no Sato (tentative)
[By highway bus] Approx. 1.5 hours from Nagoya and 4 hours from Shinjuku. Please get off at the Igarashi Bus Stop. Ringo no Sato is the building where this bus stop is located.
Spring Performance: May 3, 2024
Autumn Performance: Oct. 20, 2024
No restriction
(Please let us know, however, if your group includes small children)
30 days prior
(Please contact us for applications after that date.)
Minimum 3 Maximum 6
Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes suitable for moving around.
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No special requirements
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No special requirements
Transportation to/from the meeting/end point, 1 lunch fee, program fee, English guide fee.
Transportation to/from the meeting point, insurance (please purchase travel insurance in your own country), anything else not specified in “what is included” above.
(Bank transfer fees are the responsibility of the participants)
NOTE: In case of rain, the Oshika Kabuki performance will be held at an indoor venue. In this case, please understand in advance that it is expected to be very cramped.
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[Fees in case of cancellation on behalf of the customer ]
– Cancellation 10-8 days before the starting day of the tour: 20% of the tour price.
– Cancellation 7-2 days before the starting day of the tour: 30% of the tour price.
– Cancellation the day immediately before the starting day of the tour: 40% of the tour price.
– Cancellation before the start of the tour on the day of the tour: 50% of the tour price.
– Cancellation after the start of the tour or the traveler does not participate in the tour without notice (no show): 100% of the tour price.
[Cancellation at the discretion of the organizer]
– If the tour operator deems it difficult to ensure the safety of passengers due to inclement weather or other unavoidable circumstances, the tour will be cancelled prior to the start of the tour.
– The route may be changed or the tour may be cancelled due to weather conditions after the tour has started.
– In these cases, no cancellation fee will be charged to the customer. Refunds or other measures will be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Japanese Standard Travel Conditions.