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Jul 25 – Jul 26, 2026

Zenshuji Soto Mission Obon Carnival 2026

Zenshuji Soto Mission Obon Carnival runs July 25–26, 2026, noon–7:00 p.m., at 123 S Hewitt St with Bon Odori, tea ceremony, food, crafts, taiko, folk dance, and Shorinji Kempo.

Los Angeles, California
Community Obon carnival booths at a Los Angeles temple festival.
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Zenshuji Soto Mission lists its Obon Carnival Saturday and Sunday, July 25–26, 2026, 12:00–7:00 p.m., at 123 S. Hewitt St. Per Rafu Shimpo, expect Bon Odori, tea ceremony, food, white elephant, crafts, raffle, taiko, folk dance and music, and Shorinji Kempo. Call (213) 624-8658.

Pair with Higashi Honganji Obon a few blocks away if you want evening Bon Odori after Zenshuji wraps.

When: July 25–26, 2026 (12:00–7:00 p.m.)
Where: Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S Hewitt St, Los Angeles, CA

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