An object is to provide an endoscope with which the operator is less uncomfortable. The manipulator 1 is characterized by including an insert part 2 capable of being inserted into the body cavity, a turning part 3 for turning the insert part 2, an operating unit 5 for operating the insert part 2 and turning part 3, a driving unit 4 for driving the insert part 2 and turning part 3, and a control unit 6 for controlling the driving unit 4in association with operation of the operating unit 3, wherein the insert part 2 includes a bendable distal-end action part 23, the turning part 3 includes a turning action part 34 for turning the insert part 2 and a passive part 32 that is placed into passive action in association with the turning action of the turning action part 34, the driving unit 6 includes a distal-end driving unit 41 for generating a driving force adapted to bend the distal-end action part 23 and a turning driving unit 42 for generating a driving force adapted to turn the turning action part, and the control unit 6 controls the distal-end driving unit 41 and turning driving unit 42 in association with operation of the operating unit 41.
