The only jikabuki designated as a National Important Intangible
Ooshika Kabuki - Discover the Charm of Jikabuki
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.
Price
Ooshika Kabuki - Discover the Charm of Jikabuki
Per person
| Adults・Children same amount | 59000Yen |
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Plan Details
| Period |
2024/5/3(Fri)～2024/10/20(Sun) This tour is only available twice, once in the spring and once in the fall. May 3, 2024 (Spring Performance); October 20, 2024 (Autumn Performance) |
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| Excluded days | May 4, 2024 to October 19, 2024 |
| What is included in the travel/plan price |
・Transportation to/from the meeting/end point, 1 lunch fee, program fee, English guide fee |
| Minimum number of participants per group | 1 person/people |
| Minimum number of participants | 3 person/people |
| Maximum number of participants | 6 person/people |
| Tour Conductor | No |
| Start Time | 9:00（仮） |
| Tour Time | 8.5 hours |
| Reservation Deadline | 60 days prior to tour start date. |
| Payment Method |
Creditcard    
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- Tour itinerary -
【2024年春の募集開始に向けて調整中！】
参考： 以下の内容は2023年の秋公演ツアーの内容です。
9:30 りんごの里 集合→ろくべん館→大鹿歌舞伎 秋の定期公演（市場神社）*→道の駅歌舞伎の里大鹿→もなりん（リンゴなどの買い物）→りんごの里 着・解散（17:30)
[移動はすべて専用車となります。]
* 2023年秋の開催当日は雨天のため、大鹿中学校体育館での公演となりました。
- Meeting Place -
Address is displayed when location is selected.
みなみ信州農業協同組合・りんごの里
- Important Points -
- [Application and tour operation]
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.
- [Others]
Please bear the cost of international remittance fees.
Please purchase travel insurance in your own country.
Regarding dietary restrictions, allergies, and other special considerations, we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
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.
- Other -
- 〔Necessary Items on Booking〕
1. Contact information of group representative (e-mail, mobile phone number)
2. Number of participants
3. Information for each participant:
(1) name, (2) nationality, (3) gender, (4) date of birth (5) home address, (6) Food allergy and dietary restrictions, other issues that require special considerations (if any)
- Cancellation Fee -
In cases where the customer cancels the contract after the contract has been completed, 1 customer will be charged a cancellation fee from their travel fee at the following rates. In cases where multiple people are participating and a portion of the customers cancel their contracts, we will charge the remaining customers a fee based on the difference according to the change in the number of people (around 1 vehicle/1 room per person) using transport and accommodation facilities.
| Cancellation 10-8 days before the starting day of the tour | Cancellation 7-2 days before the starting day of the tour | Cancellation the day immediately before the starting day of the tour | Cancellation before the start of the tour on the day of the tour | Cancellation after the start of the tour or the traveler does not participate in the tour without notice (no show) |
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| 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 100% |
- Plan Provider Company -
Liberta Inc (Heartland Japan)
5-7-25 Akatsuka, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo-to 175-0092 Japan
Sales Manager：Masuda
Contact Phone Number：TEL: +81-3-6265-3294 FAX: +81-50-3033-9220 E-MAIL: info@heartlandjapan.com
Application
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Plan Contents
Ooshika Kabuki - tradition passed down to local children
With the support of the Oshika Kabuki Preservation Society, the traditions of Oshika Kabuki are passed down to local children.
Ooshika Kabuki Performance
The performances display stage sets, acting, and direction techniques unique to Ooshika Kabuki.
Ooshika Kabuki Performance
Jikabuki has been passed down locally for 300 years. The villagers cheer on the familiar performers.
Kabuki stage set up at a shrine in the village
Viewing the performance on the open-air stage allows the audience to enjoy the atmosphere unique to traditional jikabuki.
Villagers gather to enjoy the biannual performances
On the day of the performance, attendees come with packed lunches and tea. Please join the locals and enjoy the charm of jikabuki, where the stage and audience become one.