Kyoto Shimogyo Bon Odori 2026 (Kyoto)

5 Bon Odori · Listed by date

5 Bon Odori (Japanese summer festival dances) are listed for Kyoto Shimogyo, Kyoto, from Jul 30 (Thu) to Nov 6 (Fri) in the 2026 season. Event names stay in Japanese so you can search them on a map; the dates, venues and nearest stations are translated. Organizers announce next year's dates later, so check the official page before you go.

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Jul 2026

Jul 30 (Thu) ~第38回本願寺納涼盆踊りNishi Hongwanji North Temple Grounds (Parking Lot) 西本願寺北境内地（駐車場） · Nishikyogoku Sta. 西京極

Aug 2026

Aug 9 (Sun)NEO盆踊り（下京・京都駅前サマーフェスタ）Kyoto Sta. Building Front Plaza 京都駅ビル駅前広場 · Kyoto Sta. 京都
Aug 22 (Sat) ~ 18:30京都髙島屋屋上夏祭りKyoto Takashimaya Rooftop 京都髙島屋屋上 · 京都河原町駅

Sep 2026

Sep 13 (Sun)第5回菊浜盆踊りKikuhama Ground (north side of Hito Machi Koryukan Kyoto) 菊浜グラウンド(ひと・まち交流館京都北側)

Nov 2026

Nov 6 (Fri) ~Matsuri Crossing KYOTO×BRASIL（東本願寺マツリダンス）Higashi Hongwanji Temple / "Ohigashi-san" Plaza 東本願寺・お東さん広場 · Kyoto Sta. 京都駅

How to enjoy a Bon Odori

Yukata: a light cotton summer kimono is welcome but not required. Wear comfortable summer clothes and shoes you can walk in.
Joining in: most events let anyone dance for free. Step into the outer ring of dancers, copy the people in front of you, and keep walking with the music. Many events start with a short lesson.
Food stalls: yatai sell grilled noodles, shaved ice, takoyaki and drinks. Bring cash, as many stalls do not take cards.
Rain: some events are held in light rain, many are cancelled in heavy rain or moved indoors. Check the organizer's page or social media on the day.

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