2025 Nishi Hongwanji Obon Festival (New Update: Sunday Only) Japantown: Bon Odori, Taiko, Bingo, Games, Japanese Food, Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist TempleNEW

Important Update About Nish Obon Carnival as of June 27, 2025.  
Due to recent protest activity in DTLA and Little Tokyo near Nishi, our Obon Committee has decided to adjust our plans for the safety of all attendees. While no protest is expected during our Obon weekend and past activity has stayed west of us, we are proceeding with the following precautions:

• One day only: Sunday, July 13, 12 noon - 6:00 p.m.

• Food will be sold in the kaikan (gym) from noon until sold out
• Dining available in the kaikan, plus entertainment by Taiko Ichiza and ABAsonics
• Obon dancing begins at 3:30 p.m. in the West Lot where odori usually occurs
• When you visit the Obon, walk in through the Vignes Street gate, then proceed to the entrance to the Obon area at the West Lot gate
• Limited parking available in the Temple’s North Lot - entrance on Vignes Street

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Nishi Hongwanji Los Angeles Obon Festival Event features Bon Odori (folk dancing), live music and Taiko, flowers, carnival games, martial arts demonstrations, cultural exhibits, drinks/delicious food, tea ceremony, doll exhibit, and bingo. In Little Tokyo, this is one of the largest Obon Festivals in the Los Angeles area. In the heart of Little Tokyo, Japantown.

Obon Festival Event Dates
July 13, 2025, Sunday only.  (Saturday is Canceled) 

Obon Festival Event Times
Sun: 12:00 - 6:00 pm

Bon Odori Dancing Start 
Sun: 3:30 pm 

Bon Odori Dance Practices
Practice Times: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Odori Dates: June 15, 22, 29, 27; July 1, 6, 2025
Practice Location: Northwest parking lot.


Nishi Temple Obon is July 13, 2025 


Obon Festival Event Location
Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Obon Festival Event Title
Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Summer Festival - Los Angeles, Little Tokyo (2 days) - Bon Odori, Live Taiko, Bingo, Games, Delicious Japanese Food Booths, Farmers Market, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles - 1st Street

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