2025 Senshin Buddhist Temple Obon Odori Festival Event (Bon Odori Dancing, Sento Shogon 1000 Oil Lamps, Live Taiko) Saturday: Near USC Southern Calif.NEW

Senshin Buddhist Temple will be having their Obon Bon Odori Event on Saturday with dancing from 7:00 pm, Omairi in the Hondo at 9:00 pm, then Sento Shogen (1000 oil lamps), Otoki, and ending with Horaku by Kinnara Taiko at 10 pm. Senshin Temple is close to USC.

Obon is a significant annual event in Japanese culture. Rooted in Buddhist traditions, Obon is a time to honor and pay respect to the spirits of ancestors. It is believed that during this period, the spirits of the deceased return to visit their living relatives.

Senshin Buddhist Temple isn't your typical Obon Festival. There aren't food booths and game tents that line the parking lot, the focus is on the meaning of Obon. 

After the Bon Odori, don't miss the special lighting of 1000 oil lamps, also live Taiko in the center stage.  Don't miss this very special event. 

USC: Obon Festival - Just Minutes from Campus. Join us at the Senshin Buddhist Temple, located just blocks from the University of Southern California (USC), for one of the most heartfelt Obon celebrations in Los Angeles. If you're searching for an "Obon near USC" or a "USC Obon Festival," this is the event to attend.

Obon Bon Odori Festival Event Date
July 5, 2025, Saturday Only

Obon Bon Odori Event Time
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Event Schedule 
4:30 pm: Senshinji Hatsubon Service
7:00 pm: Senshinji Bon Odori Dance
9:00 pm: Omairi in Hondo, Sento Shogon (1000 oil lamps), Otoki
10:00 pm: Horaku: Kinnara Taiko, etc

Bon Odori Dance Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Food
Chashu Bao, Oden, Spam Musubi, Soft Drinks, and Shaved Ice during the dancing.

Parking Lot
There is a parking lot a few minutes from Temple.
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School, 1260 W 36th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Lot opens at 4:00 pm and closes 10:15 pm

Map: Direction to Parking Lot

Map Walk: Parking Lot to Senshin

Ondo Dance Practice Dates and Times
June 19, 24, 17 at 7:00 pm
June 29 at 12:00 pm
July 2 at 7:00 pm

Tips
• Don't miss the start of the Bon Odori at 7 pm
• Don't miss the lighting of 1000 oil lamps at 9 pm
• Don't miss the live Taiko after bon odori dancing at 10pm
• Bring your own food, water and snacks
• Don't leave valuables in car
• Don't carry valuables: rings, watches, cash, cards

     
Senshin Obon & Practices 





Obon Bon Odori Event Location
Senshin Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles, 1311 W 37th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (Near USC)

Obon Bon Odori Event Title
Senshin Buddhist Temple Obon Odori (Saturday Only) After the Bon Odori, Don't Miss the Special Lighting of 1000 Oil Lamps, Live Taiko

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This Obon Festival takes place near USC (University of Southern California) in Los Angeles, making it a convenient celebration for students, locals, and visitors in the USC area.