[2025–2026] Let’s Make Winter Memories! Featured Popular Winter Festivals in Koshinetsu and Hokuriku
Winter festivals in the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku regions, set amid snow-clad wilderness, are filled with a special kind of wonder.
Under crystal-clear winter skies, the exhilarating performances of a diverse lineup of artists resound across the venues.
Sharing the thrill of fiery performances with friends in the cold is a unique delight of the season.
Why not create heartwarming memories at Koshinetsu and Hokuriku’s winter festivals, each held at venues with their own distinctive charm?
December
Onsen Ongaku, Winter — Kanaguya at Shibu Onsen, Nagano, ShinshūSat 12/13 – Sun 12/14, Nagano Prefecture
https://x.com/ngkm_band/status/1965616932574654884As the title “Onsen Onraku” suggests, this is a rare music festival that takes over the entire Kanaguya hot spring inn in Nagano Prefecture. In this historic building, you can feel Japanese culture while it blends with contemporary music, creating a mysterious space that feels truly otherworldly. With event tickets that include accommodation, you can enjoy music, winter hot springs, and travel all in one for a special weekend. Because the event is held with a limited number of attendees, it’s recommended for those who want to relax both mind and body.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Dec 13–14, 2025 |
| place | Kanaguya, Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | http://onsen-ongaku.com/ |
beat phoenixSat, Dec 20 – Fukui Prefecture
It’s a music festival organized by FM Fukui that has been running since 2006. Numerous artists who are gaining nationwide attention perform there. For many of them, this event often marks their first live show in Fukui.
| Schedule | Saturday, December 20, 2025 |
| place | Phoenix Plaza, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.beatphoenix.com/2019/ |
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January
Niigata Jazz StreetSat, Jan 24 — Niigata Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNrzAtr4lfP/This event, launched with the hope of brightening and energizing Niigata, is a jazz festival held at venues such as restaurants, jazz cafes, and halls throughout Niigata City. Influenced by the postwar occupation forces and the American Cultural Center, Niigata has long had strong ties to jazz. On this day, the city becomes a “music theme park,” offering a day of enjoyment for everyone from adults to children.
| Schedule | Saturday, January 24, 2026 |
| place | Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City / Various venues in the city center |
| Website | https://niigatajazzstreet.com/ |
February
HAKUBA Winter FestivalFeb 6 (Fri) – 7 (Sat), Nagano Prefecture
https://pl-pl.facebook.com/tenjiku.nagano/| Schedule | Fri, Feb 6 – Sat, Feb 7, 2026 |
| place | Kamikō, 22203-78, Hakuba-mura, Nagano Prefecture |
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