[2025–2026] Must-Know Info on Music Festivals & Outdoor Events in the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Regions

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.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

The Koshinetsu and Hokuriku regions are home to expansive, majestic mountains and crystal-clear skies.

Music festivals held here are drawing attention as special experiences where great outdoors and music intertwine.

In addition to performances by renowned artists, these events are packed with attractions like delicious local cuisine, hot springs, and camping unique to this area.

Savor blissful moments as you take in the grand scenery, wrapped in a pleasant breeze and the best music.

Use this article to help create wonderful memories with friends and family.

Past events

YairockSun, May 25 – Niigata Prefecture

http://www.okureku.com

Schedule	Sunday, May 25, 2025
place	Yairo no Mori Park, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture
Website	https://www.okureku.com/event/10%E6%9C%886%E6%97%A5%EF%BC%88%E6%97%A5%EF%BC%89%E5%85%AB%E8%89%B2%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF2024%E3%83%BB%E7%A7%8B%E3%80%80%E9%87%8E%E5%A4%96%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B9%E3%81%8C%E8%A1%8C%E3%82%8F%E3%82%8C/

The sound of TsurugaSun, May 25 — Fukui Prefecture

fupo.jp

Schedule	Sunday, May 25, 2025
place	Kanegasaki Ryokuchi Park, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture
Website	https://fupo.jp/event/tsuruganooto/
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HAKUBA Yahoo! FESTIVAL 'The Sound of Hakuba'Sat 5/24 – Sun 5/25, Nagano Prefecture

hakuba-yoo-hoo-festival.com

This is a music festival where you can enjoy various activities in the mountains at the Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. During the event, there will be free films, jazz performances, and yoga as part of the hands-on programs. It seems there are also guided tours you can enjoy in nature with advance reservations. The main attraction, of course, is the live music. Savor exceptional performances on a special stage set at the 1,289-meter summit area with breathtaking views. There will also be a livestream on the day, giving those who can’t make it to the venue a chance to enjoy the scenery and the music.

Schedule	Sat., May 24–Sun., May 25, 2025
place	Nagano Prefecture, Kitaazumi District, Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort
Website	https://hakuba-yoo-hoo-festival.com/#
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MADARAO JAZZSat 5/24 – Sun 5/25, Nagano Prefecture

http://www.madaraojazz.com

This event has been held since 2007 as a continuation of a jazz event that ran for 30 years until 2003. It has grown larger each year, bringing together over 30 groups and more than 300 performers, and with an expected audience of 3,000, it’s said to be the largest ever. The venue, Madarao Kogen, is a ski resort set in great natural surroundings. It sounds like a day where you can feel truly refreshed.

Schedule	Sat., May 24–Sun., May 25, 2025
place	Madarao Kogen, Nagano Prefecture
Website	http://www.madaraojazz.com/
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TINY GARDEN FESTIVALSat 5/24 – Sun 5/25, Nagano Prefecture

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This event was launched to commemorate the 10th anniversary in 2013 of URBAN RESEARCH DOORS, the original brand of the clothing select shop URBAN RESEARCH. Based on the concept of a garden party unfolding in a small backyard, it offers a variety of content. It’s a full-fledged festival that features many well-known artists.

Schedule	Sat., May 24–Sun., May 25, 2025
place	TINY GARDEN Tateshina, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture
Website	https://media.urban-research.jp/feature/tgf/
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Django CampSat, May 24 – Yamanashi Prefecture

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An outdoor festival where you can rent out an entire campground and enjoy Manouche jazz from many angles! The campsite is lined with wagon-style cabins, creating an atmosphere that makes you feel as if the Roma people might actually live there—immerse yourself in the music!