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The season of exhilarating summer festivals has arrived in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, wrapped in the Seto Inland Sea’s refreshing sea breeze and the lush greenery of the surrounding mountains.
Open-air stages set against vast natural backdrops, a rich array of festival food made with local ingredients, and unforgettable musical experiences await.
From major music festivals held at characterful venues to small, community-rooted events, here are our top recommendations.
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June
Daisen Summer Mountain Opening Festival EveSaturday, June 6 — Tottori Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| place | Tottori Prefecture, Saihaku District, Daisen Town, Daisen, Daisen Bakuroza Parking Lot, Special Stage |
| Website | https://tourismdaisen.com/info/event/event_stage/ |
Aotani Music FestivalTottori Prefecture, Sat 6/6–Sun 6/7
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Kamijichi Historic Site Park, 17 Yoshikawa, Aoya-cho, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture |
| Website | https://aoya-music-festival.studio.site/ |
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Firefly FestivalOkayama Prefecture, Sat 6/6–Sun 6/7
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Okayama Prefecture Maniwa City Hokubo Cosmos Dome / Cultural Center Hall |
| Website | http://hotarufes.com/ |
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J no ROCK FESTIVALEhime Prefecture, Sat 6/6–Sun 6/7
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Matsuyama Salon Kitty, 2-7-13 Nibancho, Matsuyama-shi, Ehime Prefecture |
Shimanowa Zenkōji Music FestivalSaturday, 6/6, Ehime Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| place | Zenkoji, 3645 Koura Kou, Kihora, Hakata-cho, Imabari-shi, Ehime, Japan |
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Uwajima Hawaiian FestivalEhime Prefecture, Sat 6/6–Sun 6/7
The Uwajima Hawaiian Festival is an event that began in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, in 2011—ten years after the Ehime Maru incident—under the theme “For Smiles.” The venue is the Kisaiya Square at the Minato Oasis Uwajima roadside station, featuring stage shows such as hula performances and ukulele music, along with food and drink booths from all over Japan. In 2026, the 13th festival will be held over two days, June 6 and 7.
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | Bentenmachi 318-16, Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, Michi-no-Eki Minato Oasis Uwajima Kisaiya Plaza |
| Appearance | JazzoomCafe / Dancers / Momo / Hawai’ian Vocal Duo KAI / Kyas / KAZU / KUMIKO & KAI / Fumika by KILOHANA |
| Website | https://uwajimahawaii.wixsite.com/—uwajimahawaiifes |
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Mizuaru Latin FestSun, 6/7 Tottori Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, June 7, 2026 |
| place | Tottori Prefecture Matsue City COCO MATSUE |
| Website | https://allevents.in/matsue/%E6%B0%B4%E5%9C%A8%E6%9C%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B9/200029861501542 |