Highlights

  • 200m, 40-ton Guinness-record rope
  • Massive public tug-of-war
  • Kokusai-dori parade and karate demos

Background & story

Rooted in a 17th-century ritual tug-of-war, the modern festival has been recognized by Guinness World Records for the world's largest straw rope.

Related: see also Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
Yui Rail to Kencho-mae Station　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
culture seekers, groups of friends, families

Good to know

Anyone can join the pull — grab a section of rope early and wear shoes you don't mind ruining.

Getting there

Route 58, Kumoji intersection, Naha — Kumoji, Naha, Okinawa

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