Jul 25 – Jul 26, 2026
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival 2026
Higashi Honganji Obon runs July 25–26, 2026, 1:00–9:00 p.m., at 505 E Third St in Little Tokyo with food, games, bingo, farmers market, taiko, Manto-E services, and Bon Odori at 6:30 p.m. both nights.

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Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple Obon is Saturday–Sunday, July 25–26, 2026, 1:00–9:00 p.m., at 505 E. Third St in Little Tokyo. Per Rafu Shimpo, programming includes food, games, bingo, a farmers market, taiko, music (including happyfunsmile), Obon/Hatsubon service Sunday at 11:00 a.m., Manto-E services at 5:30 p.m. both days, and Bon Odori at 6:30 p.m. both nights. Call (213) 626-4200.
Same weekend: West LA Obon and Zenshuji Obon Carnival.
When: July 25–26, 2026 (1:00–9:00 p.m.)
Where: Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 E Third St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
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