Iida Puppet Theater Festival 2025

The largest puppet theater festival in Japan, held every August in Iida City. Contemporary puppet theater and traditional puppet plays from a wide range of genres are gathered and performed at 120 venues in the city. For inquiries about tickets for paid performances, please contact the Iida Puppet Theater Festival Executive Committee office.

Map & Location

Details about Iida Puppet Theater Festival 2025

Date & Time

8/7(Thu) 09:00～22:008/8(Fri) 09:00～22:008/9(Sat) 09:00～22:008/10(Sun) 09:00～22:00

Note

Performance times and venues may vary by event

Venue

Iida Cultural Hall, Puppet Theater, and about 120 venues in the city and surrounding towns

Address

5-5-1 Takakuhacho, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture Iida Cultural Hall (Festival Headquarters)

Fee

Participation badge 700 yen (additional fees may apply for certain performances)

parking

Parking fees vary by venue

Access

Approximately 4 km from the 'Iida' IC on the Chuo Expressway

Access (Public)

Approximately a 10-minute walk from 'Iida' Station on the JR Iida Line

Contact

0265-23-3552 （Iida Puppet Theater Festival Executive Committee Office (inside Iida Cultural Hall)）

URL

http://iida-puppet.com/