アートによる徳島元町プライベートアクティビティツアー

Couldn't have asked for better! Martin was quickly responsive and beyond helpful in arranging the tour, then due to cruise ship schedule changes caused by dramatic weather and ocean conditions, having to make multiple adjustments for time and place of the tour. He's vastly knowledgeable about the history, design, construction and performance of this unique type of puppetry, and provided us with what we wanted to learn and know. Thank you, Martin, for making it possible under difficult circumstances beyond your and our control.

I had an absolutely amazing time doing the Awa Puppet Theater (Awa Ningyō Jōruri) experience in Tokushima, and I highly recommend it for anyone who loves theater, literature, and culture—even if you've never been a big fan of puppets, like me! The rest of my group thought I was crazy for booking this, but they all agreed it was hands-down one of the best and most surprising experiences of the whole trip. This is genuinely good for anyone wanting a unique and cultural experience in Japan. Not only do you get to watch a beautifully traditional performance scene, but even better, you get to go behind the scenes and then learn how to move the puppets yourself in a hands-on workshop. This was a unique, once-in-a-lifetime Japanese experience, and I'm super glad I booked it, especially since we were basically taught by the internationally renowned puppet expert, Martin Holman, which makes booking this exceptional opportunity a complete no-brainer.