Complete Your ACNH Obon Collection: Grab Cucumber Horse & Eggplant Cow Limited Items
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Obon event returns from August 10 to August 16, bringing two traditional Japanese decorations — Cucumber Horse and Eggplant Cow. During the event, players can purchase these limited-time seasonal items through the Nook Shopping seasonal catalog. Inspired by real-world Japanese Obon traditions of welcoming and sending off ancestral spirits, these decorations are perfect for players who enjoy creating Japanese-style summer islands.
Obon Limited Items: Cucumber Horse & Eggplant Cow
Cucumber Horse
- Price: 500 Bells
- Category: Seasonal Furniture
- Availability: August 10 – August 16
- Obtained only from Nook Shopping
The Cucumber Horse is a small festival decoration inspired by real Obon traditions. Its minimalist design fits perfectly in Japanese courtyards, bamboo groves, shrine entrances, and summer festival zones.
Eggplant Cow
- Price: 500 Bells
- Category: Seasonal Furniture
- Availability: August 10 – August 16
- Obtained only from Nook Shopping
The Eggplant Cow serves as the matching counterpart to the Cucumber Horse. Placing these two items together completes the classic Obon festival display on your island.
Daily Rotation Rule (Important)
Cucumber Horse and Eggplant Cow do not appear in Nook Shopping at the same time during the event.
The available item changes daily, so players need to check Nook Shopping on different days to collect both decorations. You can also stock multiple copies for large-scale island decorating.
How to Purchase Obon Items?
Players can order the seasonal items in two ways:
Nook Phone Nook Shopping App
- Open the Nook Shopping app
- Go to the Seasonal category
- Purchase the daily Obon item
Nook Stop Terminal at Resident Services
- Interact with the Nook Stop
- Select Nook Shopping > Seasonal Goods
- Place your order
Item Restrictions
- Cannot be crafted with DIY recipes
- Cannot be customized or recolored
- Not available through regular shops or DIY crafting
Obon Decoration Ideas for Your Island
Japanese Garden Style
Pair the Cucumber Horse and Eggplant Cow with bamboo furniture, stone paths, stone lanterns, and maple trees to create peaceful traditional Japanese landscapes.
Summer Festival Area
Combine the Obon items with festival stalls, lanterns, summer custom designs, and fireworks areas to build a lively seasonal festival zone.
Shrine & Spiritual Areas
Place the decorations near bridges, waterfalls, shrine objects, and quiet garden corners to create authentic Obon holiday atmosphere.
More Seasonal Content
Alongside the Obon furniture, Tanabata festival clothing sets are also available during the same time period.
For more Animal Crossing seasonal event guides and limited item updates, stay tuned to our website.
FAQ
Q: How much do Cucumber Horse and Eggplant Cow cost?
A: Both Obon decorative items cost 500 Bells each through Nook Shopping.
Q: Can you get both Obon items on the same day?
A: No. The two Obon items refresh daily in Nook Shopping’s seasonal tab, so players must visit on multiple days to collect the full set.
Q: Can Cucumber Horse and Eggplant Cow be customized?
A: No, these exclusive seasonal furnishings cannot be customized, recolored, or modified in any way.
Q: Are Obon items available after the event ends?
A: No. Cucumber Horse and Eggplant Cow are only obtainable during the official August 10–16 Obon season window。
