[2026] Must-Know Information on Music Festivals and Outdoor Events in the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Regions

Music Festival Master / Editor-in-ChiefHane Keisuke
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 MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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

Romanticist and Shangri-LaNov 8 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), Nagano Prefecture

A camp festival born from the desire to build a community connected by camping and music. Not only pure campers, but also artist campers, workshop campers, campers who want to run a booth, comedian campers, DJ campers, campers who just want to stand out, campers who want to enjoy all of that, and even those with no experience but an interest—the camper reserves. A festival where everyone who loves camping can come together as one.

Schedule	Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025
place	Yatsugatake Agricultural College, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture
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Tateyama Agri-Arts FestivalMon, Nov 3 — Toyama Prefecture

Schedule	Monday, November 3, 2025
place	Toyama Prefecture, Nakaniikawa District, Tateyama Town, Shirayuki Farm
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Wind Rhythm CircuitNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Niigata Prefecture

Schedule	Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025
place	Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City, Niigata GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE
Website	https://kazenorhythm.thefam.jp/
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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

The Mt. 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 stop by.