List of Local Festivals Nationwide [2025–2026]
While calls for regional revitalization are echoing across the country, this time we’ve compiled information on locally rooted festivals.
Many of these events let you enjoy specialty products and local foods from each area, so they’re great not only for residents but also for those coming from afar—perfect to drop by while sightseeing.
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- Free-Admission Festivals in the Kanto Region [2025]
- List of Idol Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Free-Admission Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of indie festivals across Japan [2025]
- List of Hot Spring Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- List of Acoustic Festivals Nationwide [2025]
- Nationwide Family Festivals List [2025]
- Domestic Circuit Events [2025] City Festival List
- [2025] Must-Know Info on Music Festivals & Outdoor Events in the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Regions
- All-Night Festivals Across Japan [2025]
- List of Rock Festivals in Tohoku [2025]
- Nationwide Camp-in Festivals [2025] Outdoor Festival List
Past events
Local Gourmet Sound MarketSat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Gifu Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Gifu Prefecture, Seki City, Seki City Hall |
| Website | https://seki-hamono.jp/event/435/ |
Hikoneiro Cultural FestivalSat, Oct 11 – Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | Kojinyama Park, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture |
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Tokutan Castle Curved House Music FestivalSat, Oct 11 – Iwate Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | Iwate Prefecture, Shiwa District, Tokutan Castle Ruins Park, Sasaki Family Magariya (traditional L-shaped house) |
| Website | https://magariyafes.amebaownd.com/ |
Hot Spring de Beatles Music FestivalSat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Saga Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Saga Prefecture, Takeo City, Special Stage at Takeo Onsen Recreation Village |
| Website | https://onsendebeatles.jimdofree.com/ |
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Shimane Jet Fes: Yamata-no-Orochi RisingSat 10/11–Sun 10/12, Shimane Prefecture
An event hosted by the rock band Guitar Wolf, held under the slogan of “rock” at an ancient burial mound (kofun). In keeping with the historical setting of the kofun venue, the stages are given history-themed names such as Yamata no Orochi. Music festivals set against the backdrop of a kofun are quite rare, so even seasoned festival-goers may find this a fresh and enjoyable experience.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Kozoshi Park on Kofun Hill, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.shimanejettfes.com/ |
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MachinobunkasaiSat, Oct 11 — Okayama Prefecture
Kyū-Uchiyamashita Elementary School: This is an event held using a former elementary school that has been closed. In the familiar setting of an elementary school where everyone spent their childhood, it’s a festival offering a variety of experiences—from music to food and workshops.
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | Ishiyama Park, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://machinobunkasai.info |
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Enjoy music in the parkSat, Oct 11 — Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | Echigo Hillside National Government Park, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | https://nagaoka-navi.or.jp/event/42180 |
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