[2024-2025] A spectacular combination of strength and skill! Okinawa Bullfighting Tournament Schedule Information Updated 2024/11/28
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Okinawan bullfighting has been popular as entertainment for the masses since ancient times. Bulls fight by locking their horns together. There is only one rule: if you run away, you lose. In the heavyweight division, huge bodies weighing about one ton collide with each other. Some matches are decide...
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- What is the "bullfighting" seen in Okinawa?
- [Held in 2025] Dynamic and powerful! Bullfighting tournament information
- [2024-2025] Tourist bullfighting
- "Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa" is recommended as a base for sightseeing in Okinawa
What is the "bullfighting" seen in Okinawa?
Uruma City is known in Okinawa as the "city of bullfighting," and the Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome hosts about 20 bullfighting tournaments a year.
Among them, the "All Island Bullfighting Tournament" held in spring, summer, and autumn is an exciting event that attracts many bullfighting fans. Normally, the tournament costs about 3,000 yen to enter, but the "Uruma Festival" held every October includes a bullfighting tournament as part of the festival, which can be viewed for free.
[Held in 2025] Dynamic and powerful! Bullfighting tournament information
Date and time: January 1st (Wednesday) 13:00 / New Year's Northern Bullfighting Tournament / Venue: Nakijin Bullfighting Arena / Price to be announced
Date and time: January 2nd (Thursday) 13:00 / New Year's Hanagyu Bullfighting Tournament / Venue: Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome, Uruma City / Fees: 3,000 yen for men, 2,000 yen for women, 1,000 yen for junior and senior high school students, free for elementary school students and younger
Date and time: Friday, January 3rd, 13:00 / New Year's Nanbu Union Bullfighting Tournament / Venue: Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome, Uruma City / Fees: Men 3,000 yen, Women 2,000 yen, Junior and Senior High School Students 1,000 yen, Elementary school students and younger free
[2024-2025] Tourist bullfighting
An event will be held to introduce bullfighting in Uruma City, the "city of bullfighting."
Before you watch a bullfighting event, you can attend a lecture by Taishi Iha, a famous bullfight announcer. You will get all the information you need as well as have the opportunity to interact with and take photos of the bulls.
2024
Sunday, December 29th
2025
Saturday, January 31st, Saturday, February 15th, Saturday, March 22nd
9:30
Reception at the Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome in Uruma City
You can also join in the middle of the tour. Please ask the staff for more information.
10:00
Opening Act
The performers will vary depending on the date.
10:15
Bullfighting Lecture
Using a 300-inch large screen, MC Taishi Iha will give an easy-to-understand explanation about bullfighting and Uruma City!
10:30
Bullfighting Exhibition: 2 matches
You might meet the "Oshi Ushi 0'' you want to support ♡ *As this is an exhibition match, there will be no winner or loser.
10:50 End
*The time may vary depending on the match.
11:00
Bullfighting and commemorative photo time (only for those who wish)
Please bring your own camera.
Fee: 1,800 yen per person (free for children elementary school age and under)
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Bullfighting is affectionately known as "ushiorasee" and has been developed and passed down as a form of entertainment since ancient times. It is one of the cultural traditions that represents Uruma City and is loved by many people. It is attracting attention as a regional resource and tourist product. Please come and visit the charming city of Uruma.
How to Enjoy Bullfighting *Courtesy of Uruma City
Uruma, the City of Bullfighting *Courtesy of Uruma City
"Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa" is recommended as a base for sightseeing in Okinawa
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa completed a three-year comprehensive renovation in April 2024.
The hotel's pool and spa are very attractive, and the guest rooms have beds for co-sleeping. There are kids' spaces and pools, so it's a comfortable hotel for guests of all ages. It's also easily accessible to tourist spots in Nago City and Yambaru National Park, making it a convenient base for sightseeing in Okinawa. We hope to see you when you come to Okinawa!
Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. is a hotel management company that operates 22 hotels in Japan (total number of rooms: 6,445). In addition to its own brands, "Oriental Hotel" and "Hotel Oriental Express," the company also manages and operates a variety of hotels, including "Hilton," "Sheraton," and "Hotel Nikko."
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