Nara Bon Odori 2026 (Nara)

8 Bon Odori · Listed by date

8 Bon Odori (Japanese summer festival dances) are listed for Nara, Nara, from Jul 19 (Sun) to Sep 17 (Thu) 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 19 (Sun)南さと夏祭りAround Minami-Ichimachi 南市町周辺 · Kintetsu Nara Sta. 近鉄奈良駅

Aug 2026

Aug 8 (Sat)南明寺の夏祭り（盆踊り）Nanmyoji Temple 南明寺 · Obitoke Sta. 帯解
Aug 8 (Sat)田原地区納涼盆踊り大会2026Tawara District, Nara City 奈良市田原地区 · Narayama Sta. 平城山
Aug 16 (Sun) 18:30あやめ池の盆踊り（イリスウォーターテラスあやめ池）Iris Water Terrace Ayameike Parking Lot イリスウォーターテラスあやめ池駐車場 · Gakuenmae Sta. 学園前
Aug 20 (Thu) 16:25夏まつり〜楽しい・ご縁・踊って・居場所〜Nara Prefecture Convention Center, Tenpyo Hall 奈良県コンベンションセンター天平ホール · Shin-Omiya Sta. 新大宮
Aug 23 (Sun) ~ 18:30平城京まつり～隼人舞と踊りの宴～Heijo Palace Site Historical Park, Suzaku Avenue 平城宮跡歴史公園朱雀大路 · Amagatsuji Sta. 尼ヶ辻
Aug 29 (Sat)般若寺盆踊り大会般若寺

Sep 2026

Sep 17 (Thu) 18:00十七夜盆踊り（東大寺二月堂）Todaiji Nigatsudo 東大寺二月堂 · Kyobate Sta. 京終

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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