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Date: Saturday, 26 July, 2025       Time: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zenshuji Soto Mission
123 S. Hewitt Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Zenshuji Soto Mission 67th Annual Summer Obon Festival Event. This family event is a cultural event of authentic ethnic food, entertainment and displays.

Enjoy sushi, somen, teriyaki, Okinawa dango, snowcones, fresh corn, flowers, white elephant and more.

For entertainment, we have singers, demonstrations, and our famous Zendeko taiko troop. Admission is free and the general public is welcome. We're located in Little Tokyo.

Obon Festival features Bon Odori (folk dancing), live music and taiko, flowers, carnival games, cultural exhibits, and drinks/delicious food.

Traditional dance, food, music and games for the whole family. It is a bright, charming event in the heart of the city for families and people of all ages.

Zenshuji Obon 
Festival Event Dates
July 26 - 27, 2025 (2 Days)

Obon Festival Event Times
Sat: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bon Odori Dance (Check Website)
Sat: 6:00 pm
Sun: 6:15 pm

Zenshuji Obon Service 
1:30 pm (Both days)

Zenshuji Obon Festival Food
BBQ Chicken & Beef, Sushi, Tamale, Chirashi-sushi, Somen, Corn, Shaved ice, Umeboshi & more, White Elephant

Festival Event Entertainment
Taiko Drumming
Folk Dance & Music
Shorinji Kempo
Raffle & Prizes

Cultural Activities
Bon Odori
Tea Ceremony

Admission is free and open to the public.

Cash only for the food.

 

Zenshuji Obon Parking - 1st Street & Hewitt Street
Parking will be available at the city parking lot next to the Little Tokyo/Art District Train station on the First Street and Hewitt Street on both Saturday and Sunday.

Zenshuji Obon & Practices 


Obon Festival Event Location
Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, Japantown CA 90012

Obon Festival Event Title
Zenshuji Soto Mission Annual Summer Obon Matsuri Festival, Japantown Los Angeles (2 Days) Japanese Food, Taiko, Performances, Carnival Games, etc.

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Saturday, 26 July, 2025



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