OKINAWA EISA FEST in Omuta 2025

Waking up the city.

My heartbeat

OKINAWA EISA FEST in Omuta
2025.10.26 (Sun) at Mikawa Mine Ruins Free admission

"I love Okinawa, but it's hard to go there."

"I want to have a special experience on an ordinary weekend."

"Is there a place where children and adults can get engrossed together?"

For those of you who are like that.

On October 26, 2025, in Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture,
For just one day, the door to Okinawa will open a little.

What you need is not a plane ticket.
Just the feeling of wanting to have fun.

Welcome to a completely new Okinawa experience created by performers from Kyushu.

01｜Event Introduction

Tradition and enthusiasm.
Eisa will move the city of Omuta and your heart.

The sound of drums, the calls of the dancers, the sparkling costumes...
A creative Okinawan eisa dance creates a new summer legend at the site of a historic coal mine in Omuta.
Welcome to a handmade festival that connects regions and generations.

Photos of some of the performing groups at the OKINAWA EISA FEST - Ryukyu Taiko Raijin

02｜What the OKINAWA EISA FEST aims to achieve

Inheriting and innovating traditional culture

By holding the event in a caravan format, the appeal of creative Eisa can be shared across generations and regions.

Regional revitalization and expansion of exchange

A new exchange between local and Okinawan culture in the historic city of Omuta.

A participatory festival where everyone can take center stage

Not only can you watch, but you can also play, dance and enjoy the performance. Everyone who comes to the event is a star.

03｜Event Overview

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 11:00-16:00 (planned)

Venue: Special Stage at the Mikawa Mine Site in Omuta (3-minute walk from Mikawacho 1-chome bus stop, Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture; free parking available)

Organized by: OKINAWA EISA FEST Executive Committee

Free admission and no registration required

04｜Main program

■ Eisa dance performances by local volunteers. Two local teams and two groups from Kumamoto Prefecture will perform together. Also, enjoy a special performance by two lions.
Have an extraordinary experience with a heart-pounding performance.

■ Eisa Experience Workshop Anyone can experience dancing and playing to the rhythm of the drums.
Don't just watch, enjoy the fun of participating.

■ Gourmet & Marche food trucks will also be set up. Enjoy the performances while tasting the food.

■ Photo & SNS Campaign Take a commemorative photo in an Eisa costume and post using the designated hashtag to receive original merchandise!

Eisa dance performance by local volunteers and a team from Kumamoto Prefecture

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Eisa Experience Workshop

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Gourmet & Market

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Photo & SNS Campaign

05｜Timetable (planned)

| 11:00 | Doors open
| 11:10 | Guest Appearance ①
| 11:30 | Original Eisa Performance ①
| 12:00 | Guest Appearance 2
| 12:30 | Original Eisa Performance ②

| 13:00 | Eisa Workshop

| 14:30 | Original Eisa Performance ④

| 15:00 | Guest Appearance ③
| 15:30 | All groups perform together

| 16:00 | Closed

06｜Visitor Information

・Everyone is welcome to participate, from small children to the elderly

・Eating and drinking is allowed inside the venue (please bring your own bottle and take your trash home)

・Please bring your own blue sheet when viewing.

・In the event of rain or severe weather, the event will be announced on official social media by 8:00 AM on the day of the event.

・The latest information on parking and transportation access is provided via the web and social media.

07｜Sponsorship Call

We are currently accepting applications from individuals, companies, and volunteers. For details and inquiries, please use the official web form or QR code.

OKINAWA EISA FEST in 大牟田協賛のご案内.pdf