Torishima Haryu Boat Racing - OkinawaHotel reservationOTS

Torishima Haryu Boat Racing

 Event date
2018年06月17日~2018年06月17日
 Event place
Torishima fishing port
 URL
http://api.eventbank.jp/gateway/link/detail.php?key=290400283414&eventid=10295277&page=1&eventType=&easyEventType=&cityType=&start_date=&end_date=&keywordtext=
Every year on the 4th day of the 5th month of lunar calendar ("yukkanuhi" day) a boat race on Okinawan dragon boats (called "hari") is being held. This annual event is being held in devotion for sea safety and abundant fishing. On a fishing boat ("sabani") rowers participate in the race coordinating movement of paddles. In addition to the race performed by local fisherman, regatta of work related persons and "hari" riding interactive experience is provided for children.

Date and time of the event: June 17, 2018 (Sun)
Place: Torishima fishing port
Address: Kumejima cho, Shimajiri gun, Okinawa
Inquiries: 098-896-7010 (Kumejima Town Tourism Association)
Charge: free admission
Parking space: 50 cars