2024/2025 [Okinawa Bullfighting] Bullfighting Tournament Schedule Information
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Bullfighting in Okinawa has been popular as entertainment for the masses since ancient times. Two bulls fight, locking horns with each other. 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 d...
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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 decided in a few seconds, while others last for about 30 minutes.
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 a highly exciting event that attracts many bullfighting fans.
Normally, admission to the tournament costs around 3,000 yen, but the Uruma Festival held every October includes a bullfighting tournament as part of the festival, which can be viewed for free.
Bullfighting Tournament Information *Updated 2024/11/6
The 121st Autumn All-Island Bullfighting Tournament
Date and time: Sunday, November 10th, 13:00
Location: Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome, Uruma City
Admission fee: 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
*A shuttle bus will depart from Ishikawa City Hall at 9:00 a.m.
[Uruma "Bullfighting" Exhibition, the city of bullfighting]
Tourist bullfighting
An event introducing bullfighting held in "Uruma City, the city of bullfighting"
You can get all the information you need before watching a bullfighting event, from a bullfighting lecture by the famous bullfighting announcer, Taishi Iwa, to bullfighting exhibition matches and the opportunity to interact with and take photos of the bulls.
2024
October 5th (Saturday), November 2nd (Saturday), December 29th (Sunday)
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, so please look forward to it.
10:15
Bullfighting Lecture
Using a 300-inch large screen, MC "Iha Taishi" will give an easy-to-understand explanation about bullfighting and Uruma City!
10:30
Bullfighting exhibition match 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 under elementary school age)
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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, and 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
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