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Okinawa Events

Okinawa’s is packed with must-see events throughout the year, from centuries-old festivals to seasonal festivities, traditional boat races, and more

The islands of Okinawa are abuzz with incredible events throughout the year, so there’s something for everyone in each season. Festivals abound, from centuries-old traditional celebrations and large-scale community contests, to seasonal showcases of Okinawa’s natural beauty and delicious cuisine, and each offers a new way to connect with the unique island culture that makes Okinawa unlike anywhere else in Japan.

Announcement
Due to inclement weather or other circumstances, there may be changes to events. Please refer to the official event website or contact the event organizer for the most up-to-date information.

New & Now

southeast botanical gardens illumination
Southeast Botanical Gardens Illumination
2023/10/27 - 2024/05/26
okinawa flower carnival
Okinawa Flower Carnival
2024/01/06 - 2024/05/31
okinawa bougainvillea fair
Okinawa Bougainvillea Fair
2024/03/01 - 2024/05/06
ie lily festival
Ie Island Lily Festival
2024/04/27 - 2024/05/05
naha hari
Naha Hari/Hare
2024/05/03 - 2024/05/05

Event Search

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63 results found
yambaru art festival
Festivals & Celebrations
Yambaru Art Festival
2024/01/20 - 2024/02/25
mabuni festival
Culture & Tradition
Mabuni Fire and Bell Festival
This event has been cancelled.
kariyushi dream fantasy
Fireworks & Illuminations
Kariyushi Dream Fantasy
2023/11/01 - 2024/02/29
yaese cherry blossom festival
Flowers & Nature
Yaese Cherry Blossom Festival
2024/01/22 - 2024/02/04
stardust fantasia
Fireworks & Illuminations
Stardust Fantasia
2023/11/01 - 2024/02/14
shurijo castle new years
Culture & Tradition
Shurijo Castle Park New Year’s Celebration
ryukyu lantern festival
Fireworks & Illuminations
Ryukyu Lantern Festival
2023/12/01 - 2024/03/31
karate international seminar
Sports & Activities
Okinawa Karate International Seminar
nakijin cherry blossom festival
Flowers & Nature
Nakijin Cherry Blossom Festival
2024/01/20 - 2024/01/28
motobu cherry blossom festival
Flowers & Nature
Motobu Yaedake Cherry Blossom Festival
2024/01/20 - 2024/02/04
nago cherry blossom festival
Flowers & Nature
Nago Cherry Blossom Festival
2024/01/27 - 2024/01/28
ishigaki island marathon
Sports & Activities
Ishigaki Island Marathon
2024/01/21 - 2024/01/21
american village illumination
Fireworks & Illuminations
Mihama American Village Illumination
2023/11/24 - 2024/03/15
southeast botanical gardens illumination
Fireworks & Illuminations
Southeast Botanical Gardens Illumination
2023/10/27 - 2024/05/26
chirstmas fantasy
Fireworks & Illuminations
Christmas Fantasy
2023/12/16 - 2024/01/08
okinawa flower carnival
Flowers & Nature
Okinawa Flower Carnival
2024/01/06 - 2024/05/31
flower and food festival
Food & Drink
Okinawa Flower and Food Festival
2024/01/20 - 2024/01/21
yomitan pottery festival
Culture & Tradition
Yomitan Pottery Festival
2024/02/24 - 2024/02/25
okinawa marathon
Sports & Activities
Okinawa Marathon
2024/02/18 -
naha cherry blossom festival
Flowers & Nature
Naha Chura Cherry Blossom Festival
2024/02/17 - 2024/02/18
higashi azalea festival
Flowers & Nature
Higashi Village Azalea Festival
2024/03/01 - 2024/03/20
all okinawa pottery market
Culture & Tradition
All-Okinawa Yachimun Pottery Market
2024/03/30 - 2024/03/31
okiten
Culture & Tradition
Okiten
2024/03/23 - 2024/04/07
okinawa bougainvillea fair
Flowers & Nature
Okinawa Bougainvillea Fair
2024/03/01 - 2024/05/06
okinawa flower festival
Flowers & Nature
Okinawa Zoo & Museum Flower Festival
2024/03/08 - 2024/04/07
miyakojima triathalon
Sports & Activities
All-Japan Miyakojima Triathlon
2024/04/14 - 2024/04/14
ryukyu fireworks festival
Fireworks & Illuminations
Ryukyu Kaiensai Fireworks Festival
2024/04/13 - 2024/04/13
okinawa international movie festival
Festivals & Celebrations
Okinawa International Movie Festival
2024/04/20 - 2024/04/21
ie lily festival
Flowers & Nature
Ie Island Lily Festival
2024/04/27 - 2024/05/05
naha hari
Culture & Tradition
Naha Hari/Hare
2024/05/03 - 2024/05/05
itoman hare
Culture & Tradition
Itoman Hare
2023/06/21 - 2023/06/21
june eisa night okinawa
Culture & Tradition
Eisa Night
2023/06/18 - 2023/08/13
itoman nanjo gyokusendo cave
Sports & Activities
Cave Exploration in Southern Okinawa
2023/07/22 - 2023/09/30
ocean expo park summer festival
Fireworks & Illuminations
Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival
2023/07/15 - 2023/07/15
Nago Summer Festival
Fireworks & Illuminations
Nago Summer Festival
2023/07/29 - 2023/07/30
yonabaru tug of war
Culture & Tradition
Yonabaru Great Tug-of-War Festival
2023/08/19 - 2023/08/20
southern island star festival
Flowers & Nature
Southern Island Star Festival
2023/08/19 - 2023/08/27
eisa dancers parade
Festivals & Celebrations
10,000 Eisa Dancers Parade
2023/08/06 - 2023/08/06
orion beerfest in koza
Food & Drink
Orion Beerfest in Koza
2023/09/09 - 2023/09/10
okinawa eisa matsuri
Festivals & Celebrations
Okinawa Zento Eisa Matsuri
2023/09/09 - 2023/09/10
itoman tug of war
Culture & Tradition
Itoman Great Tug-of-War
2022/09/10 - 2022/09/10
nakagusuku projection mapping
Fireworks & Illuminations
Nakagusuku-jo Castle Site Projection Mapping
2022/10/29 - 2022/10/30
tanadui festival
Culture & Tradition
Tanadui Festival
iriomote island shichi festival
Culture & Tradition
Iriomote Island Shichi Festival
2023/10/08 - 2023/10/10
okinawa industrial festival
Festivals & Celebrations
Okinawa Industrial Festival
2023/10/27 - 2023/10/29
naha tug of war
Culture & Tradition
Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival
2023/10/07 - 2023/10/09
kohama kitsugansai festival
Culture & Tradition
Kohama Island Kitsugansai Festival
karate day
Festivals & Celebrations
Karate Day
shurijo castle festival
Festivals & Celebrations
Shurijo Castle Festival
2023/11/03 - 2023/11/05
remote island fair
Food & Drink
Remote Island Fair
2021/11/06 - 2021/12/24
okinawa international carnival
Festivals & Celebrations
Okinawa International Carnival
2021/11/20 - 2021/11/20
ishigaki island festival
Festivals & Celebrations
Ishigaki Island Festival
2022/11/05 - 2022/11/06
tsuboya pottery festival
Culture & Tradition
Tsuboya Pottery Festival
2023/11/24 - 2023/11/26
yachimun street festival
Culture & Tradition
Tsuboya Yachimun Street Festival
2023/11/04 - 2023/11/05
zamami appreciation month
Festivals & Celebrations
Zamami Island Fan Appreciation Month
2022/11/05 - 2022/11/26
yachimunpotterymarket
Culture & Tradition
Yomitan Yachimun Pottery Market
2022/11/05 - 2022/11/06
tomigusuku festival
Festivals & Celebrations
Tomigusuku Festival
2023/11/11 - 2023/11/12
okinawa performing arts festival
Culture & Tradition
Okinawa Performing Arts Festival
okinawa orchid show
Flowers & Nature
Okinawa International Orchid Show
2022/11/12 - 2022/11/20
yachimun no sato market
Culture & Tradition
Yomitan Yachimun-no-Sato Pottery Market
This event has been cancelled.
ishigaki pottery festival
Culture & Tradition
Ishigaki Island Pottery Festival
2023/12/09 - 2023/12/10
naha marathon
Sports & Activities
Naha Marathon
2023/12/03 - 2023/12/03
okinawa ultra marathon
Sports & Activities
Okinawa 100k Ultra Marathon
2022/12/18 - 2022/12/18
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