Gifu is the center of Japan's jikabuki culture

　全国に約200ある地歌舞伎（地芝居、農村歌舞伎、素人歌舞伎）の保存会のうち、岐阜県には全国最多の32団体があり、昔ながらの芝居を継承しています。県内では、保存会による定期公演のほか、現存する芝居小屋で、1年を通して地歌舞伎の醍醐味に触れることができます。

　地歌舞伎が行われるのは、劇場だけではありません。豪奢な曳軕の上で奉納される地歌舞伎もまた、見逃せません。

Of approximately 200 jikabuki preservation societies operating in Japan, Gifu has 32, which is the largest number in all the prefectures of the nation. The prefecture cherishes and inherits the original jikabuki programs from olden times. In addition to periodical performances organized by the preservation societies, the still-active shibai-goyas remaining in the prefecture offer vivid jikabuki experience throughout the year. 

It is not only at the theaters that you can enjoy jikabuki performance. Shrine festivals offer another opportunity of jikabuki enjoyment, where actors perform on colorful floats. 

岐阜県の保存団体と芝居小屋
Jikabuki preservation societies and shibai-goyas (playhouses) in Gifu prefecture