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
Kyushu Urban Development Music Festival in SatsumasendaiSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Kumamoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Ryūmon Dam Dragon Campground, Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture |
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Mt. Fuji Kawaguchiko Jazz FestivalSat 11/1–Mon 11/3, Yamanashi Prefecture
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The Fuji Kawaguchiko Jazz Festival is a jazz festival held in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture. Spanning three days and featuring many jazz bands, it’s a festival of such scale that it’s synonymous with jazz in Yamanashi. If you’re in the area, be sure to check it out.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Mon, Nov 3, 2025 |
| place | 6713-39 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture |
| Website | http://kjazz.jp |
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Kurashiki Jazz StreetSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Okayama Prefecture
The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter preserves townscapes from the Edo period. This jazz festival takes place in this area steeped in historical charm. A small river runs through the quarter, and rows of traditional white-walled buildings create a wonderful atmosphere. A jazz festival held in such a setting is sure to be something special.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki City, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter / Nearby Venues |
| Website | http://www.jazz-street.com/index.html |
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Munakata FestNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Fukuoka Prefecture
Munakata Fest is a music festival held in Fukuoka Prefecture. Alongside an ever more powerful lineup of performers each year, let’s enjoy a world-heritage-class celebration! You won’t want to take your eyes off this event as it aims to become Japan’s number one local festival.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Munakata YURIX, Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | https://munafes.jp/ |
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Tottori Gourmet & Music Festival in Fūmon PlazaNov 1 (Sat) – 3 (Mon), Tottori Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Mon, Nov 3, 2025 |
| place | Fūmon Plaza, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture |
| Website | https://fumon-hiroba.jp/mc-events/1111/?mc_id=533 |
Outdoor live performance while taking a walkSaturday, November 1 – Gifu Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | Gifu Prefecture, Gifu City: Minna-no-Mori Gifu Media Cosmos Minna-no-Hiroba Kao Kao / Dream Theatre Gifu Main Hall / Cinex Hall / Entokuji Temple / Gifu City Cultural Center Small Theater |
| Website | https://gifu-bunkasai2024.pref.gifu.lg.jp/koku-shou-bunsai/event/other/p6568/ |
Uchimaru Jazz FestivalSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Iwate Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Sakurayama Shrine, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture |
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