Rock in Japan Festival
Music FestivalKanto(Ibaraki)
Annual eventDates
—
Venue
Hitachinaka General Athletic Park
Admission
¥15,000
Crowd Level
Extremely crowdedKanto(Ibaraki)
Annual eventDates
—
Venue
Hitachinaka General Athletic Park
Admission
¥15,000
Crowd Level
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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.
Rock in Japan Festival takes place from 2026-08-08 to 2026-08-16.
Rock in Japan Festival is held at Hitachinaka General Athletic Park in Ibaraki, Japan.
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://rijfes.jp/.
The current listing status is scheduled. Last checked: 2026-08-04.
The admission fee for Rock in Japan Festival is ¥15000.
The typical crowd level is extreme.
Japan's largest domestic rock festival; Multiple stages across a spacious park; Top Japanese rock, pop, and alternative acts
JR Katsuta Station, then shuttle bus to the venue (about 15 minutes). Temporary trains also run from Ueno and Tokyo.
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.
Japan's largest domestic rock festival; Multiple stages across a spacious park; Top Japanese rock, pop, and alternative acts
JR Katsuta Station, then shuttle bus to the venue (about 15 minutes). Temporary trains also run from Ueno and Tokyo.
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.
📍 Hitachinaka General Athletic Park