Annual Obon Festival
Saturday, July 13, 2024 from 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Annual Obon Festival
San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin
640 N 5th St
The Obon festival season is an important time in our community and we are excited to be able to come together again!
This year's San Jose Obon Festival will be on July 13 and July 14 on 5th Street between Taylor and Jackson Streets in San Jose, CA with parking and a complimentary shuttle service from the Santa Clara County lot at North First and Hedding.
We will live stream segments of the weekend for people to watch. Please watch the "San Jose Obon" Facebook Live page for the livestream links.
Schedule Of Events:
11:00am: First Shuttle Bus
11:30am: Temple Opens
12:00pm: Food Booths Open
12:30pm: Jodaiko / Asayake Taiko
1:00pm: Games/Bookstore Open
2:00pm: Buddhism 101
2:30pm: Kyodo Taικο
3:30pm: Buddhism 101
4:30pm: San Jose Taiko
5:30pm: Temple Closes
6:00pm: Chidori Band
7:30pm: Obon Odori