Autumn Music Festivals in Western Japan [2025–2026]

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.

Even in autumn, there are still plenty of music festivals being held.

Here’s a roundup of fall music festivals taking place in western Japan.

It covers a wide area from the Tokai region to Kyushu and Okinawa, and there are lots of interesting events in each region.

Past events

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.

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Ichijoji Park, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto Prefecture
Website	https://fest.ichijoji.net
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Awaji Island Sumoto LOVE FestivalSun, Sep 21 — Hyogo Prefecture

awajishimasumotolovefes.com

Schedule	Sunday, September 21, 2025
place	Sumoto City Civic Square, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture
Website	https://awajishimasumotolovefes.com/
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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!