SF’s 2023 “Bon Odori” Street Dance Festival (Japantown)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Buddhist Church of San Francisco’s 92nd Bon Odori Street Dance Festival to be held on Sunday, July 23, 2023. This summer event attracts over a thousand visitors to the Buddhist Church of San Francisco (BCSF) and San Francisco’s historic Japantown. This event is open to the public free of charge.

92nd Bon Odori Street Dance Festival
Sunday, July 23, 2023 – 1 :00 PM – 3 :00 PM
Location: 1881 Pine Street & Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA
Venues: Buddhist Church of San Francisco
FREE

• Bon Odori Street Festival (Dance) – BCSF presents its 92nd street dance festival celebrating the return of the spirits of their ancestors. The public is welcome to join in the dances on Octavia Street between Pine and Bush Streets.
• Ensohza Japanese Folk Music Ensemble (Music) – Formed in 2006, Ensohza is a “minzoku-geino” or Japanese folk performing ensemble based in the Bay Area. They perform music that evokes the festival spirit and character of Japan’s diverse rural communities. With lively vocals accompanied by fue and shakuhachi (bamboo flutes), shamisen (a string instrument) and the beat of the taiko drum, Ensohza transports you to Japan’s mountain and fishing villages with traditional folk songs and festival dance music.
• Jiten Daiko (Taiko performance) – A San Francisco based taiko ensemble, fusing tradition with youthful, innovative energy.
• Temple Tours – By BCSF Resident Minister and Minister Assistants inside the historical temple.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.