Bon dance · Kula, Maui · From 7 PM
Kula Shofukuji Shingon Mission Bon Dance 2026
Hosted by Kula Shofukuji Shingon Mission
Date
What to expect
Kula Shofukuji Shingon Mission is a Koyasan Shingon Buddhist temple on the slopes of Haleakala in upcountry Kula, Maui. Over a century old, the temple has been maintained by many generations of loyal congregants, whose family names are enshrined in the hillside cemetery overlooking central Maui. It is a member mission of the Koyasan Shingon Mission of Hawaii, the umbrella organization established in 1915 to govern Koyasan Shingon temples across the Hawaiian Islands.
Program highlights
- Koyasan Shingon Buddhist temple on the slopes of Haleakala, over a century old
- Hillside cemetery preserves family names of generations of Kula congregants
- Member of the Koyasan Shingon Mission of Hawaii network (est. 1915)
Plan your weekend on Maui
While you’re out for Kula Shofukuji Shingon Mission Bon Dance, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
Farmers markets this weekend
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.
Sources: JCCH 2026 statewide schedule; Koyasan Maui listing; local Kula location references; https://www.jcchawaii.org/resources/2026-obon-schedule; https://mauinow.com/2026/06/05/2026-maui-bon-dance-schedule-annual-buddhist-observance-honors-loved-ones-embraces-gratitude/. Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.