Toyooka Theater Festival

Toyooka Pre-theater Festival Seinendan "Tokyo Notes International version”Photography: igaki photo studio

Toyooka Art Season 2020

2020.09.1022

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Toyooka Theater Festival

The Toyooka Theater Festival is an art event hosting a variety of programs related to the performing arts,presented as a fringe theater festival consisting of performances by invitation as well as independent programs. There was a pre-theater festival held in 2019 which proved to be quiet fruitful. The number of performances and venues has now increased in 2020, and we're proud to launch it as our first proper Toyooka Theater Festival.We aim to shape it into a representative theater festival for Asia in the future.

◆Festival Director Message
The Toyooka Theater Festival is split between invitational performances which deliver a wide array of works top ranked on both the domestic and international stage, as well as independent participating fringe performances by young aspiring artists.
While attending performances of invited groups gathered from both across the country and abrood,guests may also watch fringe performances, take a dip at the onsen,grab a plate of soba noodles, and enjoy the diversity Toyooka has to offer.
In the evening, we will unveil a festival cof'e in the Ebara district.The location was estabilished so that locals to the area,fans of theater gathered at the festival,and participating artists can all come together for a night of conversation.
The citizens of Toyooka City are here to both welcome you and experience performances themselves.Having said that, we sincerely hope you choose to become an active participant of the Toyooka Theater Festival.
Toyooka Theater Festival Director Oriza Hirata

◆Ebara Riverside Theater
The Ebara Riverside Theater is a new base of operations for playwright Oriza Hirata's theater company Seinendan. It newly opened in April,2020.
The former facilities of the Hidaka Town Hall, which was built in 1935 (Showa 10) and adapted into the now former Toyooka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has been converted into a theater.
It is one of the main venues for the first annual Toyooka Theater Festival.

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Toyooka Theater Festival

Toyooka Pre-theater Festival Seinendan "Tokyo Notes International version”Photography: igaki photo studio

WHEN

2020.9.10 Thu.-9.22 Tue/Public Holiday. (as scheduled)

WHERE

Kinosaki International Arts Center,Ebara Riverside Theater and others

WHO

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Kinosaki

Kinosaki

Kinosaki

Kinosaki has seven public hot spring bathhouses, each with its own style and charm. Bathe in each one to find your favorite; whether it’s bathing in the outdoors or in a cave, you are sure to find one that appeals to you.

Kinosaki

Kinosaki Onsen, the surrounding mountains, sea, river, traditional and cultural Japanese Inns, a central willow lined river, temple and shrine all offer beautiful views and peaceful sounds, feels as if you are relaxing in your own home / private getaway. Kinosaki is a very safe destination, the perfect luxury trip for families or the solo traveler.

Kinosaki

Walk the streets in your yukata, stop by the local merchants selling various specialties, soak in the foot baths while sipping on a local brew.

Kinosaki is a town renowned for its onsen and as the setting for the masterpiece, At Cape Kinosaki. The legendary author, Naoya Shiga, as well as authors of the Shirakabaha, and many more, visited the springs of Kinosaki. There, they experienced the 7 hot springs, lively hot spring district full of delicacies like crab, and the beauty of the surrounding nature, such as Maruyama River and Genbudō, which is said to have formed over 160,000 years ago due to volcanic activity. Now, artists have taken the place of writers who came to relax their bodies and minds and to arouse their imaginations.

Inquiry: Kinosaki Tourist Information Center
URL: http://www.kinosaki-spa.gr.jp/global/
Address: 357-1 Yushima Kinosaki-cho, Toyooka, Hyogo, 669-6101, Japan

Izushi

Izushi

Shinkorou (clock tower) - The clock tower was built in 1871, and still ticks away today as the town's symbol.

Izushi

Izushi Castle Ruins - The ruins of Izushi castle, which were built in 1604. The wooden bridge, which samurai once used to enter the castle has been reproduced. Placed at the foot of a mountain, this is the perfect place to wander around and get a feel for the deep history of Izushi castle town.

Izushi

Arikoyama-inari - Next to the castle ruins you will find a stone staircase lined with beautiful red tori gates all the way up to the shrine at the top.

Izushi is a castle town that flourished during the Edo era, about 200-300 years ago.
There are several fine displays of traditional architecture found throughout the town, this is why Izushi is designated as a national preservation district of important buildings.
The town is also famous for its own original style of soba, Japanese buckwheat noodles. Approximately 50 soba shops line the town's streets.

Inquiry: Izushi Tourist Association
URLhttp://www.izushi.co.jp/en/
Address104-7 Uchimachi Izushi-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo, 668-0214

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