Written by JC Team
Modern music meets traditional at Kyoto’s biggest Bon Odori dance festival at Kyoto Honganji Temple, just north of Kyoto Station.
What happens?
As part of the Shimogyo and Kyoto Station Summer Festival, the Honganji Temple Bon Dance sees around 10,000 revelers peruse 40 food and drink stalls and dance together. As well as traditional music, you may perk up at songs featured in popular anime.
Doors open at 4 p.m., performances start at 5 p.m., and the Bon Odori kicks off at 6 p.m. and goes until 8:40 p.m.
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How to get there
The festival is held in the north parking lot of Nishi Honganji Temple. You can take a short 10-minute bus ride from Kyoto Station or a 20-minute walk.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
Jul 30–Aug 31, 2026
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4:00pm – 8:40pm
本願寺納涼盆踊り
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 0.8 km from Gojō Station Karasuma Line (K10)
- 0.9 km from Tambaguchi Station Sagano Line (E3)
- 0.9 km from Kyoto Station Tōkaido ShinkansenJR Kyoto Line (A31)Nara Line (D1)Karasuma Line (K11)Kyoto Line (Kintetsu) (B1)Biwako Line (A31)Sagano Line (E1)
