Bugaku Shinji Ritual

Event Overview

Bugaku Shinji is a traditional ritual preserved since the Heian period, held at the historic Atsuta Jingu Shrine in Nagoya, Aichi. During the season of fresh greenery, a striking vermilion high stage is erected in the courtyard before the Kagura-den, where elegant dances are offered to the deities. This ceremony is a vital cultural ritual that conveys the aesthetic beauty of Japan's imperial court era to the modern day.

Highlights and Experience

The greatest charm lies in the vivid color contrast between the lush green foliage and the bright vermilion stage. As the resonant sounds of Gagaku (ancient court music) fill the air, various dances—ranging from Enbu to Chogeishi—are performed. The ritual is carried out by Shinto priests, miko (shrine maidens), and members of the