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指人形笑吉工房

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http://shokichi.main.jp/

 Tips about 指人形笑吉工房

The Shokichi is a unique puppet theater featuring highly detailed, handmade puppets that offer entertaining and insightful 30-minute shows showcasing the rich tradition of Japanese puppetry. Visitors can enjoy the lifelike interactions of the puppets, get a caricature drawn, and even commission a handmade puppet. It is recommended to attend the puppet show, appreciate the intricate artistry of the puppets, and engage with the Master Puppeteer. To enhance the experience, consider getting a caricature done and planning to revisit for the delivery of your handmade puppet.

Recommendations:
- What to do: Attend the 30-minute puppet show for ¥600, appreciate the craftsmanship of the puppets, engage with the Master Puppeteer, get a caricature drawn for ¥1000, and consider commissioning a handmade puppet.
- What to eat: Not applicable.
- What to avoid: Missing the opportunity to interact with the Master Puppeteer and appreciate the details of the craftsmanship.
- Tips to enhance the visitor's experience: Arrive in time for the scheduled shows, be open to the unique cultural experience, consider getting a caricature done, and plan a return visit for the handmade puppet delivery.

Opening Hours

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

3-chōme-2-6 Yanaka, 台東区 Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

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