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2024 / 2025 Okinawa Bullfighting Tournament Schedule Information
Bullfighting in Okinawa is a longstanding tradition. Bulls fight each other using their horns. The one rule to remember is that if you run away, you lose. In the heavy class, bulls can weigh in around 1000 kilograms. Watching them collide is a sight! Some match-ups can be decided in seconds while others can last up to 30 minutes.
Uruma City is known as the bullfighting town in Okinawa and tournaments are held about 20 times every year at the Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome. The All Island Bullfighting Tournament is held spring, summer, and fall and is an event that attracts many fans.
Normally, tournaments charge a 3,000 yen entrance fee. However, the bullfight held at the Uruma Festival every October is part of a larger festival and is therefore free to watch.
Updated 2024/11/28
Bullfighting Tournament Information
The December 15th bullfighting tournament has been canceled due to difficulties securing the bulls for participation.
Date / Time: January 1 (Wed.) 13:00
New Year Northern Bullfighting Tournament
Venue: Nakijin Bullfighting Arena
Fee: TBA
Date / Time: January 2 (Thu.) 13:00
New Year Hanagyu Grand Bullfighting Tournament
Venue: Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome, Uruma City
Fee: Men 3,000 yen, Women 2,000 yen, Students 1,000 yen, Free for age 12 and under
Uruma City Bullfighting Exhibition
Date / Time: January 3 (Fri.) 13:00
New Year Southern Union Grand Bullfighting Tournament
Venue: Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome, Uruma City
Fee: Men 3,000 yen, Women 2,000 yen, Students 1,000 yen, Free for age 12 and under
Uruma City Bullfighting Exhibition
Bullfighting Tournament Information
The December 15th bullfighting tournament has been canceled due to difficulties securing the bulls for participation.
Date / Time: January 1 (Wed.) 13:00
New Year Northern Bullfighting Tournament
Venue: Nakijin Bullfighting Arena
Fee: TBA
Date / Time: January 2 (Thu.) 13:00
New Year Hanagyu Grand Bullfighting Tournament
Venue: Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome, Uruma City
Fee: Men 3,000 yen, Women 2,000 yen, Students 1,000 yen, Free for age 12 and under
Uruma City Bullfighting Exhibition
Date / Time: January 3 (Fri.) 13:00
New Year Southern Union Grand Bullfighting Tournament
Venue: Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome, Uruma City
Fee: Men 3,000 yen, Women 2,000 yen, Students 1,000 yen, Free for age 12 and under
Uruma City Bullfighting Exhibition
Bullfighting for Tourists
Bullfighting in Uruma City Events
From bullfighting lectures by famous bullfight announcer Taishi Iha to bulfighting exhibition matches and photo shoots, you can learn everything you need to know before watching a tournament.
2024
October 5 / November 2 / December 29
2025
January 31 / February 15 / March 22
Cost: 1,800 yen per person. Children 12 and under are free.
9:30
Reception opens at Uruma City Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome.
It is also possible to join in the middle of the event. Please contact the staff.
10:00
Opening Event
Performers will vary according to the schedule.
10:15
Bullfight Lecture
Mr. Taishi Iha, famous MC, will be using a 300-inch large screen to explain bulfighting and Uruma City traditions in an easy-to-understand manner.
10:30
Bullfighting exhibition match (2 trials)
There will be no winner or loser at an exhibition match.
10:50
End
Time may vary depending on the progression of the match.
11:00
Bullfight commemorative photo time (not a requirement).
Please bring your own camera.
External Link Details
Tel. 098-973-2002
From bullfighting lectures by famous bullfight announcer Taishi Iha to bulfighting exhibition matches and photo shoots, you can learn everything you need to know before watching a tournament.
2024
2025
January 31 / February 15 / March 22
Cost: 1,800 yen per person. Children 12 and under are free.
9:30
Reception opens at Uruma City Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome.
It is also possible to join in the middle of the event. Please contact the staff.
10:00
Opening Event
Performers will vary according to the schedule.
10:15
Bullfight Lecture
Mr. Taishi Iha, famous MC, will be using a 300-inch large screen to explain bulfighting and Uruma City traditions in an easy-to-understand manner.
10:30
Bullfighting exhibition match (2 trials)
There will be no winner or loser at an exhibition match.
10:50
End
Time may vary depending on the progression of the match.
11:00
Bullfight commemorative photo time (not a requirement).
Please bring your own camera.
External Link Details
Tel. 098-973-2002
Bullfighting has been developed and passed down as an ancient pastime in Okinawa. It is one of the representative cultures of Uruma City, loved by many and attracting attention as a local resource and tourist attraction. Please come visit the charm of Uruma City.
How to Enjoy Bullfighting
Uruma City, the town of bullfighting
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