Donden Museum

The Donden Museum contains mechanical puppet performances from four different neighborhoods, each representing distinct cultural narratives through detailed craftsmanship.

The museum preserves artifacts from the Inuyama Festival, a traditional celebration that began in 1635 and continues through the streets of the castle town.

The Seiobo karakuri puppets, constructed in 1776, perform Chinese mythological tales through mechanical movements on elaborate parade floats.

The museum provides six-minute demonstrations of festival elements throughout the day, with entry fees of 100 yen for adults and free admission for children.

Eight-meter-tall parade floats feature mechanical puppets performing different stories, including the tale of Jurojin and scenes with courtiers among plum trees.

Location: Inuyama

Official opening: October 2000

Website: https://city.inuyama.aichi.jp/kurashi/bunka/1001052/1002921

GPS coordinates: 35.38114,136.93969

Latest update: March 10, 2025 03:40