2022 - They will have a closed event for members.

Please check back in 2023.

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PREVIOUS OBON

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

There will be a lot of food booths and games for the kids.

Stage Entertainment: Taiko, folk dance, music.

Public invited to participate.

Obon Festival Event Dates
July 9 - 10, 2022

Obon Festival Event Times
Sat: 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm 
Sun: 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Bon Odori Start 
Sat: 7:00 pm
Sun: 6:30 pm

Saturday: After-hour dance with Live Band.

Event Parking 
Street parking is usually going to be a problem, look to use surround parking lots.
If you plan to dance, please go early because it will be difficult to find parking. 

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Bon Odori Dance Practice Schedule
Practices Times: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Odori Dates: June 
Practice Location: Northwest parking lot.

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Celebrate Japanese Culture food, performances, and dancing.
(Please always confirm date & times, the schedule could change)

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Note During this weekend, just down the street is another Obon Festival: 

1)  Zenshuji Soto Mission Annual Summer Obon Matsuri Festival (2 Days)

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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 (2 days) - Live Taiko, Bingo, Games, Delicious Japanese Food, Farmers Market - Los Angeles - 1st Street