Bon dance · Honomū, Big Island
Honomū Hongwanji Bon Dance 2026
Hosted by Honomu Hongwanji Mission
- When
- Jul 18, 20262 PM – 6 PM
- Where
- Honomū, Big IslandGet directions
- Host
- Honomu Hongwanji Mission
Sources
Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go. Historical dates reflect advertised schedules; a past date alone does not confirm the event took place.
Date
- Saturday, July 18, 2026, 2 PM – 6 PM
What to expect
Founded in 1899 to serve Japanese sugar-plantation workers on the Hāmākua Coast, Honomū Hongwanji Mission is among the Big Island's long-established Jodo Shinshu congregations and a member temple of the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. Temple records place its minister serving surrounding Hāmākua communities as early as 1899, reflecting the dense plantation-era Japanese population that settled this stretch of the island.
The plantation-era town of Honomū retains much of its historic character, the backdrop for the temple’s annual obon dance.
Program highlights
- Member temple of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii (Jodo Shinshu)
- Minister documented serving Hāmākua communities since 1899
Farmers markets this weekend
Plan your weekend on Big Island
While you’re out for Honomū Hongwanji Bon Dance, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
What’s worth a trip this weekend
One email a week: the makers worth seeking out, pop-ups, and Hawai‘i cultural events worth planning around.