[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

Tsubame-Sanjo Japan FestSun, Nov 2, Niigata Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, November 2, 2025
place	Niigata Prefecture, Sanjo City, Tsubame-Sanjo Local Industry Promotion Center
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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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ONE PARK HANGOUT FES in OyabeSunday, 10/26, Toyama Prefecture

Schedule	Sunday, October 26, 2025
place	Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe, Oyabe City, Toyama Prefecture
Website	https://oneparkhangoutfes.jp/
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AREA UNITESat, 10/18 Nagano Prefecture

Schedule	Saturday, October 18, 2025
place	Nagano Prefecture, Kitaazumi District, Matka Otari
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Sabae Jazz FestivalOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Fukui Prefecture

Schedule	Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place	Nishiyama Park, Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture
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YUKIGOI OUTDOOR MARKETNiigata Prefecture, Sat 10/18–Sun 10/19

YUKIGOI OUTDOOR MARKET is a camping event for those who love winter. In addition to day camping, you can enjoy plenty of winter-themed activities that will make you look forward to the season while staying overnight. In the shopping area, numerous brands will have booths selling winter sports gear and early-bird lift tickets for various ski resorts. On the stage, there will be talk shows themed around winter and snow, as well as DJ and dance performances. Of course, you can also enjoy local gourmet food. If you love the outdoors and have a passion for winter and snow, be sure to join us!

Schedule	Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place	2056-108 Maiko, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata Prefecture / Maiko Kogen Auto Campground
Website	https://yukigoi-camp.com/
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CHUMS CAMPOct 12 (Sun) – 13 (Mon), Nagano Prefecture

http://www.chums.jp

Centered around camping, this event presented by the outdoor brand CHUMS sounds exciting—can’t wait to see what kinds of activities they have planned. It’s a wonderful event where you can enjoy camping and a music festival at the same time in a venue full of nature.

Schedule	Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025
place	Rising Field Karuizawa, Ose, Karuizawa Town, Kitasaku District, Nagano Prefecture
Website	https://www.chums.jp/news/204
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