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

SHIOGORI CAMPSun 9/14 Wakayama Prefecture

shiogoricamp.jp

Schedule	Sunday, September 14, 2025
place	Ogigahama Beach, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture
Website	https://shiogoricamp.jp/
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Red Rice FestivalSunday, September 14 — Okayama Prefecture

akagomefesta.com

Schedule	Sunday, September 14, 2025
place	Bitchu Kokubun-ji Temple Front South Plaza, Soja City, Okayama Prefecture
Website	https://akagomefesta.com/

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NEO AMA FESSep 13 (Sat) – 14 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
place	Aichi Prefecture, Ama City, Ama City Hall

Kushi Festival in KobeHyogo Prefecture, Sat 9/13–Mon 9/15

94-fes.info

Schedule	Sat, Sep 13–Mon, Sep 15, 2025
place	Maiko Park, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
Website	https://94-fes.info/

ITAMI GREENJAMSat 9/13 – Sun 9/14, Hyogo Prefecture

itamigreenjam.com

A large-scale free local festival in the Kansai region held every September since 2014! Despite being free to enter, it brings together popular artists from a wide range of scenes. There’s also a well-stocked market with local food and handmade goods, as well as a variety of workshops. About half of the attendees reportedly come with their families, making it a great event to attend with children.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
place	Koyaike Park, Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture
Website	http://itamigreenjam.com
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NAKASU JAZZSep 13 (Sat) – 14 (Sun), Fukuoka Prefecture

nakasujazz.net

Nakasu is the large entertainment district in Hakata, Kyushu. Nakasu Jazz was launched to make this already bustling area even more vibrant. The event is committed to offering high-quality jazz performances free of charge, and it has continued thanks to the support of many jazz fans.

Schedule	Sat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
place	Nakasu, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka Prefecture
Website	http://nakasujazz.net/
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UMK SEAGAIA JamNightSat, Sep 13 - Miyazaki Prefecture

http://www.umk.co.jp

Since 1977, this has been a long-running event. It takes place at Seagaia. It’s divided into Jazz Night and Juke Night: Jazz Night features seasoned veterans, while Juke Night brings together trending bands and artists, drawing a lively crowd of all ages.

Schedule	Saturday, September 13, 2025
place	Miyazaki Prefecture, Miyazaki City, Seagaia Square 1
Website	https://www.umk.co.jp/jamnight/
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