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Table of Contents
- What is Okinawan “Eisa”?
- 2025 Event Information for Youth Associations
- The largest island-wide Eisa festival will be held in September 2025!
What is Okinawan “Eisa”?
Eisa is a traditional dance held during the lunar Bon Festival. Every year in Okinawa, local youths parade through the village dancing isa 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 festival.
We hope that the information on festivals and performances on this page will be useful to help you enjoy the events.
In 2025, Obon (Dojune) will be from September 4th to 6th.
Scheduled Events
2025 Event Information for Youth Associations
Saturday, April 19
Ikehara Charity Eisa Festival Time 18:00
Location: Ashibinaa Park Ikehara 1-17)
Participating groups: Ikehara Youth Association, Noborikawa Youth Association, Matsumoto Youth Association, Misato Youth Association, Minamitobaru Youth Association, Yamazato Youth Association
Saturday, April 26
Golden Week Event “Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa”
Time 20:30
Location Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa Garden Pool
Participating group: Ikehara Youth Association *This event is exclusive to guests staying at the hotel.
May 3 (Saturday)
Golden Week Event “Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa”
Time 20:30
Location Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa Garden Pool
Participating group: Tsuha Youth Association *This event is exclusive to guests staying at the hotel.
May 18th (Sunday)
Eisa Hall Regular Performance Time/Performing Group 15:00/Goya Youth Association 15:30/Minami Tobaru Youth Association Location Eisa Hall Fee Adults 300 yen Children 100 yen
The largest island-wide Eisa festival will be held in September 2025!
The 70th All-Island Eisa Festival
The largest Eisa Festival in Okinawa Prefecture.
Dates
Friday, September 12th to Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Location/Time/Participating groups : Nakanomachi Children’s Association, Machida Ryu, Yofukei Eisa Preservation Society, Ryukyu Kingdom Festival Taiko
*Every year on the first day, Michijune is held, and on the second and third days, a festival is held at Koza Sports Park Athletics Stadium.
[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.
