Name: Urasoe Tedako Festival
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Urasoe Culture Park, I'm Universe Tedako Hall, ANA SPORTS PARK Urasoe, Yafuso Odori (eve-of-festival event)

This community festival brings traditional performing arts, performances by local groups, music, activities for children, and fireworks together in Urasoe.

About Urasoe Tedako Festival

The Urasoe Tedako Festival is one of the major community festivals in Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture.

The name “Tedako” means “Child of the Sun” and comes from the divine name of King Eiso, “Eiso Hikō,” who is associated with Urasoe.

Urasoe City, local businesses, and community groups take part, and the festival continues as an event where the whole community enjoys stage performances, music, fireworks, and more.

Since 2023, it has also been held under the name “Tedako Pocket Festa.”

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Festival highlights

Highlights include the Urasoe Three Great Dynasties Festival and the Tedako Dance Festival, featuring performances by local groups.

Each venue features performances including drumming, dance, flag-bearers, and acts by schools and youth associations.

In 2026, guest live shows will be held on the main stage, and fireworks are also planned toward the end of both days.

The eve-of-festival parade along Yafuso Odori is another attraction.

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A festival of performances and fireworks in Urasoe, named for the Child of the Sun

What to expect

At the main festival, events centered around the main stage at Tedako Square include the opening declaration, activities for children, traditional performing arts, performances by local groups, and guest live shows.

At Tedako Hall, there are ring-toss and karaoke contests, stage performances, and the Young Festa.

A Kids Village is planned at ANA ARENA Urasoe, while the indoor sports arena will host a dodgebee tournament for children's clubs and a junior futsal tournament.

The festival closes with a citizens' group dance and fireworks.

How to take part

You can watch stage performances and various events at venues including Urasoe Culture Park.

For 2026, children’s stage shows and Kids Village were also listed among the attractions.

You can also take part by volunteering to help with event operations at the festival venue on the day.

Visitors can arrive according to the venue and time of each event.

Programs are distributed at the information desk near the Main Stage Plaza.

Same-day registration is also available for cleanup volunteers; if you wish to participate, please come to the venue information desk.

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Location and access

Venue and address

Urasoe Culture Park, I’m Universe Tedako Hall, and ANA SPORTS PARK Urasoe.

The eve-of-festival event is held on Yafuso Odori Street, which is closed to traffic.

Train and bus

The nearest station is Urasoe-Maeda Station on the Yui Rail, about a 20-minute walk away.

You can take the bus to Asanoura or Bijutsukan-mae bus stops.

No shuttle buses will operate.

By car

Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation because there is no parking at the festival venue.

Parking

There is no parking at the festival venue.

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Address 1-9 Nakama, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture; 1-9-3 Nakama, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture; 1-13-1 Nakama, Urasoe City, Okinawa Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The eve-of-festival event was listed as scheduled for October 16 (Friday), from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Yafuso Odori Street.

The main festival will take place on October 17 (Saturday) and Sunday the 18th, with the main stage running from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both days.

Check the available flyer for times of other programs and events.

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Tips for your visit

There is no parking at the venue, so please use public transportation to get there.

To reduce waste, visitors are asked to take home any rubbish they generate at the venue.

Food may not be brought into the gymnasium where Kids Village is located, so please take note if visiting with children.

Nearby attractions

Museums and art museumsUrasoe City

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Origins and History of Urasoe Tedako Festival

The first Urasoe Tedako Festival was held in November 1978.

In its early years, it featured events such as parades along Yafuso Street, and began as a festival by and for the citizens of Urasoe.

Starting with the 41st festival in 2018, the event moved from summer to autumn. It was canceled in 2020 and 2021 to prevent the spread of infectious disease.

Since the 46th festival in 2023, it has also been held under the name “Tedako Pocket Festa” following a venue change.

Official information

Urasoe City's official website has published information on the dates, venue, transport, and program in “Notice of the 49th Urasoe Tedako Festival—Tedako Pocket Festa” and the 49th Pocket Festa Q&A.

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