Jul 18 – Jul 19, 2026
Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival 2026
Venice Hongwanji Obon runs July 18–19, 2026, 3:00–9:00 p.m., at 12371 Braddock Dr in Culver City with food (including the temple's famous udon), games, silent auction, and Bon Odori at 7:00 p.m.
View the Rafu 2026 Obon list →
Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple hosts Obon Saturday–Sunday, July 18–19, 2026, 3:00–9:00 p.m., at 12371 Braddock Dr, Culver City. Per the Rafu Shimpo listing, expect festival food (including the return of VHBT's famous udon), games, a silent auction, opportunity drawing, and Bon Odori at 7:00 p.m. Contact (310) 822-8885 for updates.
Same weekend: Orange County Buddhist Church Obon in Anaheim and Pasadena Buddhist Temple Obon.
When: July 18–19, 2026 (3:00–9:00 p.m.)
Where: Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Dr, Culver City, CA
Confirm hours with the temple before you go.
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