Spring Festivals in Koshinetsu & Hokuriku [2026]: Let's head to the music celebration!
In the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku regions, where majestic mountains and refreshing spring breezes welcome you, the long-awaited spring festival season is beginning.
Enjoy a luxurious moment wrapped in soothing music at open-air venues where cherry blossoms are in bloom.
From passionate performances by local artists to popular bands active nationwide, a wide variety of stages will unfold.
In this article, we’ll introduce spring festivals you won’t want to miss.
Why not create unforgettable memories this spring in Koshinetsu and Hokuriku, where the vitality of nature harmonizes with music?
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May
Oborozukiyo Music FestivalMonday, May 4, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| place | Nanohana Park, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | https://iiyama-nanohana.jp/oborotukiyo/ |
Transcendence Open AirFri 5/8 – Sun 5/10, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Fri, May 8–Sun, May 10, 2026 |
| place | Choja no Mori, Minamisaku District, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | https://transcendence2026.peatix.com/ |
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Tochi-Oto Musubi FestivalSun, 5/10 – Niigata Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| place | Tochiore, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | https://hinata.tv/schedule/20260510/ |
Early Spring Music FestivalNagano Prefecture on Sun, 5/10
| Schedule | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| place | Nagano Prefecture, Azumino City, National Alps Azumino Park |
| Website | https://www.azumino-koen.jp/horigane_hotaka/new/topics.php?id=3080 |
HAKUBA Yahoo! FESTIVAL 'The Sound of Hakuba'Sat, May 16 – Sun, May 24, Nagano Prefecture
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 | Saturday, May 16–Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | Nagano Prefecture, Kitaazumi District, Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort |
| Website | https://hakuba-yoo-hoo-festival.com/# |
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