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Koza Athletic Park Stadium & Goya Crossroads area (Okinawa All-Island Eisa Festival) (コザ運動公園陸上競技場・胡屋十字路周辺(沖縄全島エイサーまつり))

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Early dinner with Okinawa soba and light refreshments

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 210 min here

About this spot

Okinawa's largest-scale Eisa festival where selected youth groups from across Okinawa Main Island gather. The 2026 festival runs September 4-6 across multiple venues, including performances at Koza Athletic Park Stadium and street dancing (dojunee) around Goya Crossroads. The powerful taiko drums and chants, combined with each youth group's distinctive costumes and choreography, offer an unforgettable experience. Witness Okinawa's cultural heritage as communities honor ancestral spirits during the traditional Obon season.

Season & hours

Name: 沖縄全島エイサーまつり

Date & time: 9/4 (Fri)–9/6 (Sun) 初日(道じゅねー)9/4 (Fri)19:00–21:30(胡屋十字路周辺)／中日(第48回沖縄市青年まつり)9/5 (Sat)15:00–21:00／最終日(第71回全島エイサーまつり)9/6 (Sun)15:00–21:00

Venue: 沖縄市・コザ運動公園陸上競技場・胡屋十字路周辺

Source: zentoeisa.com

Tips

Expect major traffic restrictions and crowds around the venue; public transportation or temporary parking is recommended. Since this extends into early evening when daytime heat lingers, bring water and sun protection. Strollers may be impractical in dense crowds; consider babywearing instead.