Songs you can dance to around the campfire. A roundup of recommended tracks for dancing.
A campfire is essential for nights during camping and outdoor activities.
A campfire gradually grows from the start, reaches an exciting peak, and then settles into a calm mood toward the end—that transition is one of its true charms.
And it’s not just about watching the flames; people often sing songs and dance as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended songs to dance to around the campfire.
We’ve gathered classic campfire tunes, folk dance songs, and even popular J-pop hits—use this as a handy reference.
Playlist
| Songs you can dance to around the campfire. A roundup of recommended tracks for dancing. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Dance by Mrs. GREEN APPLE… |
| 2east | Burn, burn. |  play_arrow | A beloved campfire classic for many years… |
| 3east | Let’s dance in a circle (Wasshoi)V6 |  play_arrow | V6’s song “WA ni Natte Odorou” is… |
| 4east | Tatarochka |  play_arrow | The dance passed down in the Tatar region of Russia, '… |
| 5east | Genghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called ‘Jingisukan’) |  play_arrow | One of the classic campfire songs is “Jin... |
| 6east | Jamboree Mickey!Dizunī |  play_arrow | Japan’s premier theme park, Tokyo Disney... |
| 7east | Mayim Mayim |  play_arrow | Speaking of folk dances, 'Mayim Mayim'... |
| 8east | Goodbye for today. |  play_arrow | From the 1960s to the present day, bidding farewell with reluc… |
| 9east | Country RoadHon’na Yoko |  play_arrow | As the theme song of “Whisper of the Heart,” Youko Honna sa... |
| 10east | Che Che Kule |  play_arrow | Watching the blazing flames feels energizing... |
| 11east | Child of Abraham |  play_arrow | Do you know “The Children of Abraham”? Thi… |
| 12east | Fox Dance |  play_arrow | Cheerlea… of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters |
| 13east | Oklahoma Mixer |  play_arrow | A campfire that people of all ages can enjoy... |
| 14east | loveHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | Gen Hoshino, who sparked a Koi Dance craze across Japan... |
| 15east | The sun sets behind the distant mountains. |  play_arrow | Czech composer Antonín Dvořák… |
| 16east | Row, Michael! |  play_arrow | At a campfire where people of a wide range of ages gather... |
| 17east | A big song |  play_arrow | Koichi Nakajima’s children’s song “A Big Song” spreads... |
| 18east | Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s “Kaiju no Hanauta” is upbeat… |
| 19east | If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands |  play_arrow | This song goes like “If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands,” and… |
| 20east | Hands and hands and hands |  play_arrow | The children’s song “Hand in Hand in Hand” deepens the bonds between people… |
| 21east | paprikaFoorin |  | An elementary and junior high school music progra... produced by Kenshi Yonezu |
| 22east | KICK&SLIDESandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Leading Japan’s dance and vocal groups… |
| 23east | Let’s go hunt wild beasts. |  play_arrow | A little bit of a d-… going to hunt ferocious beasts at camp |
| 24east | Haizuka |  play_arrow | Hayzuka: A Simple Dance to Enjoy at Camp |
| 25east | Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken |  play_arrow | Actor and singer Ken Matsudaira, known as Matsuken, is a feudal lord… |
| 26east | ButterBTS |  play_arrow | A seven-member, world-renowned dance and vocal group from South Korea... |
| 27east | CharacterRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | The four-member pop-rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s 20… |
| 28east | Korobushka |  play_arrow | Triggered by a campfire, companies and schools… |
| 29east | PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH |  play_arrow | An EDM party tune by RADIO FISH |
| 30east | RydeenYellow Magic Orchestra |  play_arrow | Yellow Magic Orchestra 198... |
| 31east | A I U E O musicGReeeeN |  play_arrow | The camp, which could be called the main event of the outdoor activities… |
| 32east | Oh! Susanna |  play_arrow | I want to dance lightly to a song with a Western-style vibe… |
| 33east | Yupo iyaiya eya |  play_arrow | Gathering around the campfire together, surrounded by nature… |
| 34east | MATSURIBAYASHIKEYTALK |  play_arrow | A summer festival song by KEYTALK overflowing with a sense of speed |
| 35east | Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | As the theme song for the anime One Piece, … |
| 36east | Time ParadoxVaundy |  play_arrow | I’m going to see the Doraemon movie that comes out every year… |
| 37east | Kinder-PolkaDoitsu min’yō |  play_arrow | My heart is moved by the traditional rhythms that have been handed down in Germany since ancient times… |
| 38east | Racing into the NightYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Working on music inspired by a novel… |
| 39east | Jenka |  play_arrow | “Jeepers Creepers,” also famous as a staple song for folk dance, is… |
| 40east | Hokey Pokey |  play_arrow | Gathering around the campfire, we couldn’t help but start dancing... |
| 41east | 100% Courage |  play_arrow | Well-known as the theme song for the anime Nintama Rantarō… |
| 42east | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | AI says, 'Happiness' is a song of hope that spreads joy across the world. |
| 43east | Permission To DanceBTS |  play_arrow | Enjoy BTS dances at camp |
| 44east | Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts |  play_arrow | “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” by Creepy Nuts |
| 45east | StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s “Sta…” |
| 46east | Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Choreography for a song that believes in a bright future |
| 47east | Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A bright, youthful song—let’s get moving! |
| 48east | primary colorsYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Based on Yuichiro Komikado’s novel RGB, ... |
| 49east | swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu |  play_arrow | YOASOBI's “…” released in 2021 |
| 50east | Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento |  play_arrow | Kento-san’s “Hai, yorokonde” over here is… |
| 51east | Let’s dance, the fun Porečeke!Pōrando min’yō |  play_arrow | When I hear this exhilarating melody, I… |
| 52east | A quiet lakeside |  play_arrow | Recommended camping spots near places with a lake… |
| 53east | sparkleFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | The refreshing music of Fujii Kaze’s “Kirari” |
| 54east | ThrillerMaikeru Jakuson |  play_arrow | Michael Jackson’s classic song, Thriller |
| 55east | Make you happyNiziU |  play_arrow | Korean music producer and artist J… |
| 56east | It’s camping time! Hoi! |  play_arrow | Folk singer Mike, who is also active as an actor… |
| 57east | Tattayuzu |  play_arrow | Kids and adults alike gather around the campfire... |
| 58east | Funiculi Funicula |  play_arrow | An Italian piece created as a promotional song for a mountain railway... |
| 59east | Hinky Dinky Party Crewgo!go!vanillas |  play_arrow | An addictive song by go!go!vanillas |