Okinawa summer is no joke—hot, humid, and likely to melt your will to move. But guess what? There’s a way to survive it without turning into a puddle. Just head to Kin Dam on Sunday, July 20 for the 9th Kin Dam Festival!
This event is packed with family-friendly chaos, soaking wet adventures, and enough random experiences to make your in-laws say, “Well, that was unexpected.”
🎢 Water You Waiting For?
First off, there’s a giant inflatable water park. It’s huge. Think of it as your personal water-cooler of happiness in this sauna of a season. Bring your floaties, bring your balls (inflatable ones, people), and go wild. They even have those giant water balloons you can walk in—because why not walk like a hamster across a lake?
And yes, it’s not just for the kids. Adults can join too, so parents, stop pretending to “watch from the shade” and jump in.
🧭 Adventures of the Weird and Wonderful Kind
This ain’t your average festival. We’re talking:
- A giant maze so big you might question your life choices halfway through.
- A ride on a real water buffalo cart—because Okinawa.
- A peaceful canoe ride, in case you need a calm moment to recover from the kids going full chaos mode.
Want to impress your future self? Try the Mangrove Exploration Tour or join the Plant Discovery Team—yes, it’s a thing, and yes, it’s more fun than it sounds.
🎨 DIY Summer Bragging Rights
If your kids need a summer project (or you need a break), there’s stained glass crafting and flip-flop art workshops. That’s right—make art using island-style sandals. Take that, Pinterest moms.
And if all else fails, just enjoy the free boat rides and dam tours. Bonus: you’ll sound smart explaining how a trapezoidal CSG dam works. (Google it later.)
Event Schedule
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Gates open at 9:00 AM)
Place: Kin Dam, Kin Town, Okinawa | Google Pin
Parking: Available at temporary lot on Route 104. Shuttle bus provided. | Google Pin
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💸 Program Fees
💦 Water Park – ¥1,000
🎈 Water Balloon Walk – ¥500
🛶 Canoe Ride – ¥1,000
🐃 Water Buffalo Cart – ¥1,000
🌿 Mangrove Tour – ¥500
🌸 Plant Exploration – ¥500
🎨 Stained Glass Workshop – ¥1,500
👣 Flip-Flop Art – ¥1,500
🆓 Dam Tour, Boat Ride, Log Cutting, Maze – Free
Come early, some spots are limited. Pack a change of clothes if you plan on getting wet, which you absolutely should. Bring water, hats, and umbrellas—Okinawan sun don’t play.
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Disclaimer
⚠️Disclaimer: Our passion for supporting local businesses drives us to share information about events in the Okinawa area. Please note that Oki Social is not responsible for hosting this event. It’s important to be aware that the event’s host reserves the right to make changes or even cancel the event without prior notice. Some photos and videos may come from various sources on the internet, whether official or unofficial. It is possible that some photos and videos may have been taken from the same event in previous occurrences.
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