Autumn festival roundup in the Kansai area: a complete guide to the most popular events!

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC and in charge of music festivals. When I attended my first music festival as a freshman in college, I was captivated by its charm—“I can’t believe there’s a place this free and this fun.” I share information about wonderful music festivals every day to help grow the community of festival fans.

Music festivals that color Kansai’s autumn are once again being held one after another this year.

From atmospheric historic spots like Osaka Castle Outdoor Music Hall and Kyoto’s Umekoji Park to intimate, deep-cut live houses, we’ll introduce a wide range of autumn festivals unfolding across diverse venues.

It’s a chance to enjoy various cultures centered around encounters with music—from live performances by popular artists to local gourmet specialties.

Why not create heart‑pounding autumn memories through the uniquely flavored music festivals held throughout the Kansai region?

Past events

Festival of Water and TreesSep 20 (Sat)–21 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture

mizutokinomatsuri.asia

Schedule	Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
place	Miami-hama Auto Campground, Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture
Website	https://mizutokinomatsuri.asia/

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PEACE DAYSun, 9/21, Osaka Prefecture

peaceday.jp

PEACE DAY is a music festival that proudly bears peace in its title. In addition to live music, it features a variety of events such as talk sessions and activities. It’s a wonderful event where you can not only have fun but also learn something new!

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Kansai Expo Venue
Website	https://peaceday.jp/
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Suito Music FestivalSun, 9/21, Osaka Prefecture

sw-fes.com

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Yodogawa Riverside Park, Hirakata District, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture
Website	https://sw-fes.com/
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Kyoto Ichijoji FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Kyoto Prefecture

fest.ichijoji.net

A circuit-style event that has been held every year in Kyoto’s Ichijoji area! It’s a live music event featuring a wide range of musicians, from popular artists active nationwide to young local bands. It looks set to be an event where you can really experience the atmosphere of Ichijoji.