The “Ryukyu Festival” was started as a Hatagashira (Bamboo pole flying a streamer) festival in 2000, where traditional Okinawan Hatagashiras were gathered in one location. Having been joined by classical performing arts and creative performing arts, soon it was developed into an Okinawa traditional performing arts event. You can enjoy creative Eisa dance, Shishi Mai (lion dance), drum playing performances, and Ryukyuan dance. Not only Okinawan traditional performing arts but also the traditional performing arts of mainland Japan such as “Hokkaido Yosakoi Soran,” “Kouchi Yosakoi,” and “Nagasaki Snake dance” are staged. This festival is a must-see for people who love traditional performing arts.

Basic information

Address

900-0026 52 Ohnoyama-machi Naha Okinawa At the Onoyama Park Track & Field

TEL

098-859-4122 Ryukyu Festival Festival Executive Committee

Business hours

Open from 12:00 - 19:40.

Close day

Hold in mid- to end of October.

Charge

Free

Parking

Toll Parking is available.

Access information

Take the "Yui" Monorail from Naha Airport and get off at the Onoyama-kouen Station. About a 6-minute walk. By bus, get off at the Koueneki-mae bus stop.

URL

http://ryusai.jp/