Godensanyama Youth Plaza (御殿山青少年広場)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Godensanyama Youth Plaza, adjacent to Yonako Hama Park, is the other venue for the Yonabaru Otsunaiki Festival. From evening onward, food stalls line up with local flavors including Okinawa soba (そば), island vegetable dishes, and fried foods. As the sun sets, crowds increase and pre-tug-of-war performances and local events begin to bustle. Grab dinner at a food stall, spread out a leisure sheet, and enjoy a moment before the fireworks in the festival's atmosphere. The Yonabaru Otsunaiki Festival is also a traditional event where local residents participate en masse, so the tug-of-war cheers and costumes are worth seeing.

Tips

Within walking distance of Yonako Hama Park. Food stall items sell out as the night progresses, so securing dinner early in the evening is reassuring. Bringing a water bottle saves money on drinks. Popular viewing spots fill up quickly, so arriving at the plaza earlier than the start time is recommended for good seating.

Best time to visit

Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes required. The time when sunset and food stall lights overlap is especially festive.

Access & map

〒901-1303 Okinawa Prefecture, Shimajiri County, Yonabaru Town, Yonabaru 712