2023 West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Annual Summer Obon Festival (Bon Odori, Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Games..) (Different Times) WLA (2 Days) NEW

West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon & Bon Odori Dance Festival Event 
Obon or 'Festival of the Dead' is celebrated in Japanese-American communities all over the country in the middle of July or August. In America, obon has become a key event for both the Buddhist temples and the local community, as well as a celebration of the rich Japanese-American cultural heritage. Obon features bon odori folk dancing, live music and taiko, games, and lots of food. Location West Los Angeles.

This event will have plenty of Japanese food booths, games and large tables to eat your food. No entrance free, everybody is welcome. 
 
West Los Angeles or West LA is one of the largest festivals in Los Angeles, and has one of the largest group of bon odori dancers. 

As of June 16, 2023
They will accept credit card payments to buy scrip tickets.  You need script tickets to buy food..

Event Parking
Parking is in residential areas and some paid parking areas. 

Obon Festival Event Dates
July 22 - 23, 2023 (Sat & Sun)

Saturday Schedule:  4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
4:30 pm: ABASonics Concert
5:30 pm: West LA Taiko
6:30 pm: Obon Dancing 

Sunday Schedule: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
4:30 pm: ABASonics Concert
5:30 pm: West LA Taiko
6:30 pm: Obon Dancing 

Buying Food Requires Going to a Ticket Booth 
Note: At West LA Obon, you have to buy tickets in advance for buying food and games.  

Food: Beef & Chicken Teriyaki, Wonton, Imagawayaki.. 

As of June 16, 2023
They will accept credit card payments to buy scrip tickets.  You need script tickets to buy food, drinks.. 

Bon Dance Festival Ondo Practice Schedule
Starting at 7:00 pm. Tuesday & Thursday
June 27, 29, July 6, 11, 13, 2023


West Los Angeles Obon & Practices Dates  

Obon Festivals & Practices

Obon Festivals  Obon Practices Map

All Japanese Festivals 

All Japanese Festivals Map

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


Contact Information
Tel. (310) 477-7274, Fax (310) 477-6674
Rev. Fumiaki Usuki

Obon Festival Event Location
West LA or West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Avenue, West Los Angeles, CA 90025, Sawtelle Japantown

Obon Festival Event Title
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple (West LA Obon) Annual Summer Obon Festival (Live Taiko, Bon Odori, Japanese Food, Games..) (Different Times) WLA (2 Days)