Taketomi Island Tanedori Festival

About this event

Taketomi Island's Tanedori Festival, designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan, is a traditional sacred ritual praying for bountiful harvests, and its dedicatory performing arts are also designated as a national Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. The festival spans 10 days from Kinoesaru to Mizunotomi, with dates changing each year as they are determined by the sexagenary cycle of the calendar. In 2026, it will be held from Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 15, and the dedicatory performing arts at Yomochi Utaki, which serve as the festival's highlight, will be presented over two days on Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13. On the day before the festival, a rehearsal called Fukumi takes place in each village settlement, allowing visitors to feel the islanders' passion up close. On the dedicatory performing arts viewing tour, following an explanation at Hoshinoya, participants can watch the performances alongside islanders at Yomochi Utaki to gain a deep understanding of the festival's background. After viewing the performing arts, visitors can also take part in Yuukui, where people visit homes praying for rich harvests, offering a precious experience to directly feel the island's unity and spirituality. During the festival period, many restaurants and tourist facilities on the island are closed, so checking in advance is necessary. When observing, consideration for etiquette is required as this is an important sacred ritual of the island.

Venue

Taketomi Island (Taketomijima)

Taketomi, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama District, Okinawa 907-1101