Myohoji Temple Bon-Odori 2026

Dates & time: August 23, 2026 (Sun) 15:00–20:30 (bon-odori dancing from around 17:30)
cost: Free admission (stalls and food trucks charge separately; superball scooping is 100 yen per try).
Venue & access: Grounds of Myohoji Temple (Bishamonten Myohoji) About a 10-minute walk from Myohoji Station on the Seishin-Yamate Subway Line.

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Grounds of Myohoji Temple (Bishamonten Myohoji), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

A bon-odori held in the grounds of Myohoji, a Suma temple said to have been founded by the monk Gyoki. It runs together with Jizo-bon, the summer rite for children's healthy growth: prayers at the Jizo statues begin at 15:00, and the main hall offers blessings and hands out sweets. Festival games such as superball scooping, food trucks, a yukata dressing and photo session and a keyring-making workshop fill the grounds. The dancing starts around 17:30, as dusk settles over the hillside temple. Organized by a local committee, it's an easy evening to bring children to.

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Booth details are based on the Instagram announcement by Sukimakai, a supporting organization, and are provisional.

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Program

Bon-odori dancing (from around 17:30)
Jizo-bon prayers (from 15:00); blessings and sweets for children in the main hall

Booths (planned)

Superball scooping (100 yen per try) and other festival games — Sukimakai / @itayado_maman
Keyring and can-badge workshop — @akina.kihara
Yukata dressing and photo session — @a.little_good

Food trucks (planned)

Karaage (fried chicken)
Fries
Shaved ice
Beer

Prayer route

Meikoji Koyasu Jizo → Myohoji Mizuko Jizo → Myohoji Jizo → Myohoji Mizukake Jizo → Myohoji Yakimochi Jizo

※The flyer does not state what happens in case of rain. For day-of updates, contact Myohoji Children's Center (078-743-4409, Mon–Sat 9:30–17:00).

※Booths and food trucks are provisional and may change without notice.

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FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

No reservation is mentioned in the announcement. Just come to the temple grounds during the event hours.

Is there anything for children?

It is a Jizo-bon held to pray for children's healthy growth, and the main hall offers blessings and hands out sweets. With festival games such as superball scooping (100 yen per try), a keyring and can-badge workshop and a yukata dressing and photo session, it is easy to join with children.

Is there parking?

Myohoji is listed as having no visitor parking. For parking on the day, please check with Myohoji Children's Center (078-743-4409).

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