[2024-2025] Come see Okinawa's traditional Eisa! Information on the island-wide Eisa festival and performances in each region [Updated 12/11/2024]
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"Eisa" is a traditional Okinawan event for ancestral memorial services. Young people from each region of Okinawa parade through their villages while dancing Eisa. In this article, we will introduce information about the 2024 event and the 2025 Okinawa Island-wide Eisa.
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Table of Contents
- What is Okinawa "Eisa"?
- [Held in 2024] Information on performance events by each youth association
- The largest island-wide Eisa festival will be held in September 2025!
- "Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa" is recommended as a base for sightseeing in Okinawa
What is Okinawa "Eisa"?
Eisa is a traditional event held during the Obon festival to honor ancestors. Every year during the Obon festival in Okinawa, young people from the area dance Eisa and parade through the village (michijune), praying for good health, safety, and prosperity for each household, and to honor the spirits of their ancestors. There are various styles of Eisa depending on the region, and you can enjoy them at the Eisa Festivals held in various places.
We hope that the information on festivals and performances on this page will be useful in your youth association activities.
In 2025, Obon (Dojune) will be from September 4th to 6th.
Performances by each youth group
Chatan Town Jagaru Ward Youth Association
Uruma City Yakena Youth Association
Okinawa City Sonoda Youth Association
[Held in 2024] Information on performance events by each youth association
December 22nd (Sunday) / Eisa Kaikan Regular Performance / Time: 15:00 / Place: Eisa Kaikan 2nd floor / Performing group: Higashi Seinenkai / *Adults 300 yen, elementary school students to high school students 100 yen
Sunday, December 22nd / Christmas Fantasy / Time TBA / Place: Okinawa Zoo & Museum / Participating groups: Shimabukuro Youth Association, Tengan Youth Association, Goya Youth Association, Nakajun Youth Association, Ezu Youth Association, Jagari Youth Association, Nakanomachi Youth Association / *Adults (high school students and above): 2,800 yen on the day, 2,500 yen in advance, free admission for those 15 and under (accompanied by a guardian)
December 31st (Tuesday) Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa Countdown Eisa for guests only / Time 23:35 / Performing group: Chujun Youth Association
The largest island-wide Eisa festival will be held in September 2025!
The 70th All-Island Eisa Festival
All-island Eisa Festival
The largest Eisa Festival in Okinawa Prefecture.
Date
Friday, September 12th to Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Location/time/performing groups to be announced. *Michijune is held on the first day of every year, and a festival is held at Koza Sports Park Athletics Stadium on the second and third days.
[Eisa Dondon] Main feature with Japanese subtitles (80 minutes)
In order to convey the charm of the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival, the Executive Committee produced a special video "Eisa Dondon" to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival. It is a human drama that depicts the growth of a youth group aiming to participate in the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival and the family ties. It conveys the history and charm of the Okinawa All Island Eisa Festival, and shows what Eisa is all about. It is a wonderful video that allows you to touch the essence of Okinawan culture.
Onna Village Ota Youth Association
Matsumoto Youth Association, Okinawa City
Okinawa City Yamazato Youth Association
"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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