[2025–2026] Complete Guide to Autumn Festivals in Hokkaido & Tohoku: Recommended Music Events
The autumn festival season in Hokkaido and Tohoku—where majestic nature and music intertwine—has arrived.
Under crystal-clear blue skies, live performances that stir the soul resound against a backdrop of vividly colored autumn leaves.
From Hokkaido’s vast expanses to the mountains of Tohoku, unique outdoor festivals are held across the region.
Savor local gourmet flavors as you lose yourself in the heartfelt voices of the artists.
A special musical experience available only this season awaits you.
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- [2025] Guide to Music Festivals and Outdoor Events in Hokkaido and the Tohoku Region
- Miyagi Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Autumn Music Festival in Eastern Japan [2025]
- Hokkaido Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Featured spring festivals held in Hokkaido and Tohoku [2025]
- 2025 Hokkaido & Tohoku Winter Festival Guide: Introducing Popular Event Information
- Aomori Music Festivals [2025]: Outdoor Festivals and Events Summary
- Fukushima Music Festivals [2025] – Outdoor Festivals and Event Roundup
- List of Jazz Festivals in Hokkaido and Tohoku [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Tohoku [2025]
- Hokkaido Rock Festivals List [2025]
- Autumn Music Festival Schedule Summary [2025]
Past events
Kamuro Outdoor Music FestivalSat, Sep 6 – Yamagata Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, September 6, 2025 |
| place | Green Valley Kamuro, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.kamurocampsite.com/ |
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Mukawa Gourmet FestaSun, 9/7 Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, September 7, 2025 |
| place | Mukawa Town Hall, Hokkaido |
| Website | http://www.town.mukawa.lg.jp/4714.htm |
AZ MUSIC FESTIVALSun, Sep 7 – Miyagi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 7, 2025 |
| place | Ezuko Hall, Ōgawara Town, Shibata District, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Website | https://azfes.webu.jp |
Noshiro Shirakami Rock FestivalSun, Sep 7 – Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, September 7, 2025 |
| place | Gigs & Bar Witch, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture |
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Rusutsu Resort Delicious Food FestivalSep 13 (Sat)–15 (Mon), Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sat, Sep 13–Mon, Sep 15, 2025 |
| place | Rusutsu Resort, Rusutsu-mura (Rusutsu Village), Abuta-gun, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://rusutsu.com/umaimon/ |
TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FESTHokkaido, Sat 9/13–Sun 9/14
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025 |
| place | Kirakira Performance, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://miraifest-tomakomai.jp/ |
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Jozenji Street Jazz FestivalSat 9/13 – Sun 9/14, Miyagi Prefecture
A wide variety of artists will perform live at nearly 40 venues set up throughout downtown Sendai. Just like choosing your favorite dishes in a bustling cafeteria where people gather, the event is held with the hope that you’ll discover and savor your very own music from the wealth of sounds from around the world spilling across the city. That’s the true charm of a jazz street.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025 |
| place | Various locations in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.j-streetjazz.com |
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