Kagari-no-Bugaku (Firelit Court Dance)

About this event

The Kagari-no-Bugaku at Shitennoji is a mesmerizing performance of bugaku court dance held by the light of blazing bonfires after dark. Against the glow of the flames, dancers in ancient ceremonial costume perform stately movements that have been passed down for over 1,400 years. The combination of firelight and classical dance creates an atmosphere that feels transporting to another era.