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    Gardena Buddhist Church

    4.5 (17 reviews)

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    DANGO!! Can't eat just one..
    Laurie K.

    Fuji Matsuri and Obon festivals are always fun. Our Obachan made kimonos and happi coats for us to wear to Obon, and we played the fishing game and dime toss (for glassware) when we were kids. Great memories... Must have eats: Okinawa DANGO! which is a deep fried big doughnut hole that's crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. So addictive. We bought a plant for our mom at this year's Fuji Matsuri too. Thanks, Gardena Buddhist church!

    Poy S.

    My husband and I got married at this church and we could not be any happier. The venue is so beautiful and doesn't need much decoration. They even have white fresh flowers in beauty Japanese vases on the altar. They accommodated our 10 AM wedding. Parking is free and plenty

    Great food!!
    Orange I.

    Great place to enjoy Obon Festival in August. The whole block is blocked to perform the Obon Festival dancing. There was a Taiko performance prior to the dancing. Bring a lot of money to buy great traditional Japanese food such as sushi, teriyaki, spam musubi, noodles, snow cone, dango, and many other J foods. Also, games, gifts, auction, and bingo at the festival to enjoy the rest of the night.

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    I did not grow up at this temple buy I am glad to be a part of it and thr largest Obon dance in Southern California!

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