It’s here—the biggest Eisa event in all of Okinawa is celebrating its 70th anniversary! That’s right, the Okinawa Whole Island Eisa Festival is back for three days of drumming, dancing, and late-summer vibes. If you’ve ever wanted to experience the heartbeat of Okinawan culture (literally—you’ll feel those drums in your chest), this is the one festival you don’t want to miss.
Where and When 📍🗓️
- Dates: September 12 (Fri) – September 14 (Sun), 2025
- Main Venue: Koza Sports Park Track & Field Stadium, Okinawa City | Google Pin
- Special Event: Michi-junee parade on September 12 (Fri) at Goya Crossroads | Google Pin
What’s Happening 🎉
Day 1 – September 12 (Fri)
The festival kicks off with Michi-junee, a traditional street parade where Eisa performers march and dance their way through Goya Crossroads. Expect high energy, lots of drums, and a street festival vibe that will make you want to join in.
At the same time, two fixed stages around the area will feature Eisa groups from Okinawa City and beyond—kids, university groups, even the JGSDF 15th Brigade Eisa Team!
Day 2 – September 13 (Sat)
The spotlight moves to the 47th Okinawa City Youth Festival at Koza Sports Park. Youth associations from all over Okinawa (and even guest groups from Tokyo!) come together for a day filled with nonstop drumming and dancing. This is like the “Battle of the Bands” of Eisa—everyone brings their best moves.
Day 3 – September 14 (Sun)
The big one: the 70th Okinawa Whole Island Eisa Festival finale. Over a dozen youth groups, from Nago to Ginowan to Tokyo, perform on the main stage. The rhythm of the sanshin, the boom of the taiko, and the chants of the performers turn the stadium into an ocean of sound and energy.
The night wraps up with everyone joining in on the famous Okinawan dance Kachāshī, followed by fireworks to light up the sky. 🎆
Bonus: Beer and Drums 🍺🥁
As if the festival wasn’t enough, the Orion Beer Festival is happening at the same time on the sub-ground of Koza Sports Park. That means fresh, cold beer on tap while you soak in the sights and sounds of Eisa. Pro tip: book a nearby stay if you plan to enjoy both to the fullest.
Tickets & Admission 🎟️
General admission is free! But if you want a good seat in the main stand, here’s the breakdown:
- SS (reserved): ¥4,000 advance / ¥4,500 day of
- S (reserved): ¥3,300 advance / ¥3,800 day of
- A (reserved): ¥2,000 advance / ¥2,500 day of
- B (side wings, free seating): ¥1,500 day of only
Kids under school age are free if they sit on your lap. If they need their own seat, you’ll need to grab them a ticket.
Important Information About Parking
For the 70th Anniversary Okinawa Whole Island Eisa Festival, advance-sale paid parking tickets will be available for the multi-story parking lot. Please read the notes below carefully before purchasing.
Location: Koza Sports Park Multi-story Parking Lot (only Area 2 available)
Price: ¥3,000 per car per day
Sales Period: July 1 (Tue), 2025 – September 11 (Thu), 2025
Notes:
- Paid parking tickets are valid for one day only.
- Tickets are sold separately for September 13 (Sat) and September 14 (Sun). Please make sure to select the correct date.
- Example: A ticket purchased for September 13 (Sat) cannot be used on September 14 (Sun).
- These are separate from the paid Main Stand seating tickets. If you wish to view from the Main Stand, you must purchase those tickets separately.
- Parking tickets are available online only; no cash sales.
- Tickets are advance purchase only; no sales on the day of the festival.
- Quantities are limited, so please purchase as soon as possible if you need one.
Why You Should Go 🤔
Because where else are you going to see 300,000 people come together for three straight days of dancing, drumming, fireworks, and beer? It’s loud, it’s sweaty, it’s Okinawa at its best.
Happening On The Same Day – Orion Beer Festival
Enjoy Okinawa’s biggest beer festival with live music, Orion beer, special seats, and fireworks at Orion Beer Fest 2025.
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