A Resort Hotel in Okinawa Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa 2026 Okinawa Traditional Eisa Festival & Performance Information

Eisa is a traditional dance held during the lunar Bon Festival. Every year in Okinawa, local youths parade through the village dancing Eisa 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 festivals. This year, we are happy to see activities begin on all islands after having been suspended due to Corona. We hope that the information on  this page will be useful for you to enjoy the activities of different Youth Associations.

In 2026, Obon in Okinawa is scheduled for August 25-27.

Time: 20:30
Venue: Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa, Garden Pool
This event is for hotel guests and not open to the public.

7/18  Gushichan Youth Association (Yaese Town)
7/20  Sakaeguchi-ku Youth Association (Chatan Town)
7/25  Ikehara Youth Association (Okinawa City)
8/1  Chujun Youth Association (Kitanakagusuku Village)
8/8  Tsuha Youth Association (Nakagusuku Village)
8/11  Nakagawa-ku Youth Association (Kin Town)
8/15  Matsumoto Youth Association (Okinawa City)
8/22  Ojana Youth Association (Ginowan City)
8/29  Yaka-ku Youth Association (Kin Town)
9/5  Yamauchi Eisa (Okinawa City)
9/12  Kakazu Youth Association (Ginowan City)
9/19  Shimabukuro Youth Association (Kitanakagusuku Village)
9/22  Minami Tobaru Youth Association (Okinawa City)
9/26  TBD

Updated 2026/7/20

7/24 Friday
Kadena Social Beer Festival!
Time: 17:00-21:00 (Performance time TBD)
Location: Kadena Town Rotary Plaza 
Performance by Higashi-ku Youth Association

7/26 Sunday
Kazeyama Festival
Time: 15:00
Location: Okinawa City Yamauchi Junior High School
Performance by 13 groups

7/31 Friday
JASDF Summer Festa 2026 at Naha Air Base
Time: 17:00 - 21:00
Location: Naha Air Base
Performance by Naha Air Base Eisa
Please check the schedule on the day of the event for performance times.

8/1 Saturday
Futenma Neighborhood Association Summer Festival
Time: 17:00 - 21:00
Location: Futenma Monmae Plaza
Performance by 4 groups

8/2 Sunday
Okinawa Zoo & Museum Eisa Summer Festival
Time: 16:30 - 21:00
Location: Okinawa Zoo & Museum
Performance by 11 groups

8/9 Sunday
Eisa Night 2026
Time: 19:00
Location: Prefectural Comprehensive Sports Park
Performance by 5 groups

8/9 Sunday
Eisa Festival in Chatan
Time: 17:00
Location: Kuwae Comprehensive Sports Ground
Performance by 8 groups

8/16 Sunday
Zenbu Festival
Time: 10:00 - 21:00
Location: Itoman Fishing Port North Area
Performance by 4 groups (Time TBD)

8/22 Saturday
"2-3" Summer Night Bullfighting Tournament
Time: 17:30
Location: Uruma City Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome
Performance by Yakena Youth Association (opening act performance)
Fee: Men 3,000 yen, Women 2,000 yen, Students 1,000 yen, Free for age 12 and under
More Information on Bullfighting:  https://www.okinawa.oriental-hotels.com/en/activity/97/

10/11 Sunday
Taketomi Eisa 40th Anniversary Festival
Time: 14:00 - 19:00
Location: Kitanamihira Taketomi Park
Performing groups to be announced.