Japan’s Top 3 Summer Music Festivals in 2025

Rock, Dance, and Indie Vibes in Japan’s Hottest Season

If you think Japan is all about temples and sushi — think again. Summer in Japan isn't just fireworks and festivals — it's also a time when music lovers from across the globe gather for world-class music festivals that bring together international acts, local legends, and passionate fans under the sun and stars.

From mountain stages to seaside raves, here are Japan’s Big 3 Summer Music Festivals in 2025 that you won’t want to miss — including dates, access info, how to get tickets, and insider tips.

1. Fuji Rock Festival

📍 Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata

July 25–27, 2025Genres: Rock, indie, electronic, and more

Set in the lush mountains of Naeba, this is Japan’s most legendary music festival, drawing global headliners and fans. It's known for its eco-conscious vibes, riverside hammocks, and late-night DJ sets in the forest.

🎟️ How to Get Tickets

• 3-Day Pass: Around ¥59,000 (early-bird discount available)

• 1-Day Pass: Around ¥26,000 (Under-22 discount available)

• Buy online via the official site, Gan-Ban ticketing, or e+ (E-Plus international)

• Tickets become wristbands at the venue — bring your printed ticket and photo ID

• Campsite and parking passes must be purchased together with your ticket

2. Summer Sonic

📍 Tokyo (Chiba) & Osaka

August 16–17, 2025Genres: Pop, rock, EDM, hip-hop, K-pop

Split across two major cities, this is Japan’s most accessible big-name festival. Expect top international and Asian acts in a comfortable, urban setting.

🎟️ How to Get Tickets

• Tokyo 2-Day Pass: ~¥38,000 | 1-Day: ~¥20,000

• Platinum upgrades available for VIP perks (lounge, cloakroom, shuttle priority)

• General ticket sales open May 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM JST

• Purchase via: e+, Lawson Ticket, Ticket Pia, Rakuten, CN Playguide (English-friendly options available)

• Avoid third-party scalpers — tickets may be invalid

• Some perks (like early entry) may require a lottery application with a Japanese phone number

3. ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL

📍 Soga Sports Park, Chiba (new location)

August 2–4 & 9–11, 2025Genres: Japanese rock, pop, idol, and indie

This proudly all-Japanese lineup festival is a great way to discover the heart of Japan’s own music scene — now in an easier-to-access location just outside Tokyo.

🎟️ How to Get Tickets

• Tickets usually go on general sale in spring

• Purchase via Japanese platforms like e+, Lawson Ticket, and Ticket Pia

• These can sell out very quickly, so plan early or ask for assistance