Karakuri Museum

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Takayama, Japan - October 9, 2015: Wooden puppets on top of Hotei decorated float during annual Takayama Autumn Festival; Shutterstock ID 602701325; Your name (First / Last): Laura Crawford; GL account no.: 65050; Netsuite department name: Online Editorial; Full Product or Project name including edition: BiA images Yokohama, Takayama, Kamakura

On display here are over 300 shishi (lion) masks, instruments and drums related to festival dances. The main draw is the twice-hourly puppet show where you can see the mechanical karakuri ningyō (marionettes) in action.

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