2025 Higashi Hongwanji Obon Festival: Bon Odori, Taiko, Japanese Food Booths, Live Music (2 Days)NEW

Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple - Japanese Obon Festival Event. There will be a variety of Japanese foods for sale including teriyaki, udon and sushi. Cultural performances/exhibitions begin at 3 pm features Happyfunsmile.

Obon is a traditional event to honor and express gratitude to the spirits of our ancestors, those before us who provided us with the gift of life. Each year, obon is held as a time to celebrate the return of the spirits of our ancestors.

The Obon Festival features food, games, farmers market, flower market, tea ceremony demonstrations, traditional Bon Odori Dancing, and various types of entertainment.

Higashi Obon Festival Event Dates
July 26 - 27, 2025 (Saturday & Sunday)

Obon Festival Times
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Both days)

Bon Odori Dance Times
6:30 pm - Odori Dance (Both days)

Higashi Obon & Practice Dates  


Bon Odori Dance Practice
Practice dates on Wednesdays: 7:30pm-9:00pm.

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Obon Festival Event Location
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Obon Festival Event Title
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