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Bugaku Costumes: The Beauty of Inherited Textiles

24 Oct 2026 — 23 Nov 2026

An embroidered omigoromo costume for bugaku court dance
Reference image: an omigoromo bugaku costume at Itsukushima Shrine, photographed in 2011. Not a confirmed object in this Nezu Museum exhibition. Photo: Daderot / Photo source · CC0. Resized and converted to WebP; no crop or content changes.

About the event

Bugaku is the dance component of gagaku. This exhibition approaches its traditions through costumes preserved by temples and shrines, including historic examples associated with Kōyasan, Shitennōji and Rinnōji.

This is an exhibition of costume and textile heritage, rather than a scheduled live dance performance. Reading about gagaku first will help place the garments in context.

Plan your visit

Hours & closure days
10:00–17:00; last entry 16:30. Closed Mondays except 23 November.
Admission
Adults ¥1,600 online or ¥1,800 on the day; other categories vary.
Tickets & booking
Timed online booking available through the museum.
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