The Bon Odori Festival is one of Malaysia’s most well-known Japanese cultural festivals. Though it has its roots in the Japanese tradition of Obon, a day in which attendees traditionally honour their deceased ancestors, the Malaysian celebration is typically a fun get-together where friends and family can gather to enjoy food and performances.
While many Bon Odori events are celebrated across Malaysia throughout the summer months, the biggest and most well-known Bon Odori is organised by the Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur, who have held the event for over 49 years with the goal of strengthening ties between Malaysia and Japan.
Though the Japan Club’s event has taken place at the Shah Alam Panasonic Sports Complex for over a decade, this year’s Bon Odori has found a new home at the Sunway City Open Carpark, located opposite to Sunway Resort. It has also been expanded to a two-day event, now taking place from July 12 to 13.
Need help making your way to the venue? We found a few options you can try out – just pick whichever one best suits your needs!
By Car
Planning to drive to Bon Odori 2025? Your best option for parking would be to stop at Sunway Pyramid or Sunway Resort. However, parking spots at these locations fill up fast, so you’ll definitely want to come early.
Some alternative parking locations you can consider are:
- The Pinnacle Sunway
- Menara Sunway
- Sunway Geo
- BRT Sunway’s Park ‘N Ride
By Train
For those planning to take the train, there are two main routes available:
- By LRT: Take the LRT Kelana Jaya Line to USJ 7. From there, interchange with the BRT to Sunway Lagoon station, which is connected to the Sunway Resort area via a link bridge.
- By KTM: Take the KTM Komuter Port Klang Line to Setia Jaya. From there, interchange with the BRT to Sunway Lagoon.
By Bus
Finally, there are a few buses which serve the Sunway Resort area, including:
- Sunway City Shuttle Bus (click here for a list of stops)
- Rapid KL Bus U708, Rapid KL Bus 770, Rapid KL Bus 771
- Smart Selangor Bus SJ02
We hope this guide helped you plan your journey to Bon Odori 2025! Safe travels, and we’ll see you there!
