San Jose Obon & Bazaar

Name: San Jose Obon & Bazaar
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-12
Location: San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, Japantown

Bon Odori (Japanese summer festival dance) in San JoseUSA

San Jose Obon & Bazaar is a Bon Odori (Japanese summer festival dance) held in San Jose, USA. The 2026 edition was held on Sat, Jul 11, 2026 – Sun, Jul 12, 2026. The venue was San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, Japantown, and the nearest station was Japantown (5th St). Dates change every year; the next edition is announced by the organizer.

Date	Sat, Jul 11, 2026 – Sun, Jul 12, 2026
Venue	San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, Japantown
Prefecture	USA
Area	San Jose
Nearest station	Japantown (5th St)
Address (for taxi / maps)	640 N 5th St, San Jose, CA
Songs (Japanese titles)	ポケモン音頭

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Before you go

Bon Odori is a community dance. Visitors can usually join the circle for free — just copy the people in front of you.
Wear something comfortable. A yukata (light summer kimono) is welcome but not required.
Carry some cash: many food stalls do not take cards. Trains can be crowded after the event, so check the last train.
Dates, times and weather rules change every year and a rained-out event may be cancelled on the day. Check the organizer's official page before you go.

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