Urabon-e (Obon Festival)
盂蘭盆会
Experience the profound spiritual traditions of Japan through Urabon-e, a sacred Buddhist ritual to honor and remember ancestors.Urabon-e is a significant Buddhist ritual dedicated to honoring the spirits of ancestors and deceased loved ones.
Highlights
About Urabon-e (Obon Festival)
- Cultural Experience: A rare chance to witness a traditional ancestral memorial ritual up close.
- Spiritual Insight: Experience the deep connection between Buddhist teachings and Japanese ancestral worship.
- Historic Scenery: Enjoy the rituals set against the backdrop of a traditional Japanese streetscape.
Schedule
August 16, 2026
Weather forecast
Thu
8/6
34°/24°
100%
Fri
8/7
35°/25°
71%
Sat
8/8
33°/26°
75%
Sun
8/9
33°/24°
86%
Mon
8/10
32°/23°
62%
Tue
8/11
31°/24°
41%
Wed
8/12
33°/22°
41%
Plan your stay & activities
Tips
Dress Code
Wear modest, respectful clothing suitable for attending religious ceremonies.
Etiquette
Please observe all rituals quietly and with respect as they are sacred local traditions.
Before & After the Event
Odori Hassho Sai
Experience the start of Gujo Odori with the enchanting 'Odori Nagashi' ritual. Wear a Yukata and feel the magic of a Japanese summer night!
Held in the same area in 2026-07
Tenno Matsuri
Tenno Matsuri marks the beginning of Gujo Odori. Enjoy a nostalgic summer night amidst the historic streets and the sacred atmosphere of Yasaka Jinja.
Held in the same area in 2026-07
Shimoyanagi-cho Shinnō Yakushi Matsuri
A traditional festival honoring Shinnō Yakushi in a Mt. Shiro cave. Enjoy the energetic night dances and the historic atmosphere of Gujo Hachiman.
Held in the same area in 2026-07