11.July.2025
It’s the season for fireworks and food stalls. If you’re coming to Amami Oshima this summer, be sure to check out one of the summer festivals!
Please note that the following information was taken from the respective towns’ websites, and the details may change after the writing of this post. Be sure to double-check all times and locations on the official Japanese websites:
https://www.town.tatsugo.lg.jp/kikakukanko/event-bunka/event/tatsugofurusatomatsuri.html
https://www.city.amami.lg.jp/kanko/event/2025amamimatsuri.html
https://www.city.amami.lg.jp/ksangyo/kanko/ayamarumaturi.html
https://www.town.setouchi.lg.jp/kankou/minatomatsuri.html
https://www.city.amami.lg.jp/ssangyo/event/santaroumaturi2025.html
https://www.vill.yamato.lg.jp/index.html
・Furusato Festival 7/27 in Tatsugo
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony
9:30 AM Funakogi Boat Racing
5:00 PM Stage Performances & Hachigatsu Odori Dance
8:30 PM Firework Show
・Amami Matsuri 7/31-8/3 in Naze
7/31
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Enka and Dance Performances
8/1
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Food Stalls and Stage Performances
8:30 PM 9:00 PM Firework Show
8/2
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Funakogi Boat Races
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Hachigatsu Odori Dance
8/3
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sumo Tournament
4:00 PM - 5:20 PM Parade Part 1
5:30 PM - 7:10 PM Parade Part 2
・Ayamaru Festival 8/9-8/10 in Kasari
8/9
9:00 PM - 5:00 PM Nanko Game Tournament
8/10
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Funakogi Boat Racing
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Stage Performances
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Firework Show
・Minato Festival 8/9-8/10 in Setouchi
8/9
9:00 AM Sumo Tournament
4:00 PM Parade
6:30 PM Kayo and Shima-uta Folk Song Competition
8/10
9:00 AM Skipjack Tuna Fishing Demonstration
9:30 AM Funakogi Boat Racing
6:10 PM Hachigatsu Odori Dance
8:30 PM Firework Show
・Santaro Festival 10/26 at Uchiumi Park in Sumiyo
Specifics TBA
・Hiratomi Festival in Yamato
Specifics TBA
Have fun and be sure to stay hydrated as you enjoy the festivities!
