Tsukiji Honganji Bon Dance Festival

Name: Tsukiji Honganji Bon Dance Festival
Start: 2026-07-29
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Tokyo, Chuo City

The Tsukiji Honganji Bon Dance Festival is an annual traditional summer festival held at Tsukiji Honganji Temple in Chuo City, Tokyo, from July 29 to August 1, 2026. The four-evening event features Bon dancing, live taiko drumming and food vendors from the Tsukiji area.

Date: Jul 29 - Aug 1, 2026
Location: Tokyo, Chuo City

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Event summary

Highlights

Four evenings of Bon dancing around a central yagura
Live drumming by the Oedo Sukeroku Taiko group
Food vendors from the Tsukiji area
Free admission

The Tsukiji Honganji Bon Dance Festival takes place outdoors on the grounds of Tsukiji Honganji Temple in 東京都中央区 from July 29 to August 1, 2026. The 2026 event is described as its 79th edition and runs across four consecutive evenings.

Visitors can join dancers circling the central yagura, accompanied by live performances from the Oedo Sukeroku Taiko group. Food vendors from the Tsukiji area operate around the temple grounds, and children visiting the main hall may receive a small candy gift. Admission is free, while individual evenings may be cancelled because of rain.

Practical details

Before attending

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