Rock in Japan Festival
Music FestivalKanto(Ibaraki)
Annual eventDates
2026-08-08 — 2026-08-16
Venue
Hitachinaka General Athletic Park
Admission
¥15,000
Crowd Level
Extremely crowdedOne of Japan's largest rock festivals, held in Ibaraki.
Rock in Japan Festival is one of Japan's largest domestic rock festivals, primarily featuring Japanese artists across multiple stages. Held over several days in Ibaraki, it showcases the breadth of Japanese rock, pop, and alternative music in a spacious park setting.
Highlights
Japan's largest domestic rock festival; Multiple stages across a spacious park; Top Japanese rock, pop, and alternative acts
Access
JR Katsuta Station, then shuttle bus to the venue (about 15 minutes). Temporary trains also run from Ueno and Tokyo.
Tips for Visitors
Sun protection is essential in August heat. Bring plenty of water and use the misting stations throughout the venue. Tickets sell out quickly, so register for the lottery early.