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2024 / 2025 Okinawa Traditional Eisa Festival & Performance Information
Eisa is a traditional dance held during the lunar Bon Festival. Every year in Okinawa, local youths parade through the village dancing eisa to pray for the health, safety, and prosperity of their families and to make offerings to the spirits of their ancestors. There are various forms of eisa depending on the region, and they can be enjoyed at local area festivals. This year, we are happy to see activities begin on all islands after having been suspended due to Corona. We hope that the information on this page will be useful for you to enjoy the activities of different Youth Associations.
In 2025, Obon in Okinawa is scheduled for September 4 ~ 6.
In 2025, Obon in Okinawa is scheduled for September 4 ~ 6.
Updated 2024/12/02
Event Information for Youth Associations
December 8 (Sunday)
Eisa Kaikan Regular Performance
Time: 15:00
Venue: Eisa Kaikan 2F
Performing Groups:
Minami Tobaru Youth Association
Adults 300 yen, ages 6-18 100 yen
December 22 (Sunday)
Eisa Kaikan Regular Performance
Time: 15:00
Venue: Eisa Kaikan 2F
Performing Groups:
Higashi Youth Association
Adults 300 yen, ages 6-18 100 yen
December 22 (Sunday)
Okinawa Zoo & Museum Christmas Fantasy
Time: TBA
Venue: Okinawa Zoo & Museum
Performing Groups:
TBA
Adults (age 16 and up) ￥2,800
Advance tickets ￥2,500
Free admission for kids 15 and under (accompanied by a guardian)
Event Information for Youth Associations
December 8 (Sunday)
Eisa Kaikan Regular Performance
Time: 15:00
Venue: Eisa Kaikan 2F
Performing Groups:
Minami Tobaru Youth Association
Adults 300 yen, ages 6-18 100 yen
December 22 (Sunday)
Eisa Kaikan Regular Performance
Time: 15:00
Venue: Eisa Kaikan 2F
Performing Groups:
Higashi Youth Association
Adults 300 yen, ages 6-18 100 yen
December 22 (Sunday)
Okinawa Zoo & Museum Christmas Fantasy
Time: TBA
Venue: Okinawa Zoo & Museum
Performing Groups:
TBA
Adults (age 16 and up) ￥2,800
Advance tickets ￥2,500
Free admission for kids 15 and under (accompanied by a guardian)
All Island Eisa Festival
PM 70th All Island Eisa Festival
The largest Eisa Festival in Okinawa
Dates
September 12 - 14 (Friday - Sunday)
Venue / Times / Performing Groups TBA
Every year, Michijune is held on the first day, and the festival is held at Koza Sports Park Athletics Stadium on the second and third days.
Eisa Dondon Main feature with Japanese subtitles (80min)
The executive committee produced the special video Eisa Dondon to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival in order to convey the charm of this event.
This is a human drama that depicts the growth of a youth group aiming to participate in the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival and their family ties. It conveys the history and charm of the festival and also depicts the essence of what Eisa is.
The executive committee produced the special video Eisa Dondon to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival in order to convey the charm of this event.
This is a human drama that depicts the growth of a youth group aiming to participate in the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival and their family ties. It conveys the history and charm of the festival and also depicts the essence of what Eisa is.
Onna Village Youth Association
Okinawa City Youth Association
Uruma City Youth Association