Going to an outdoor concert is a fun summer activity in Japan. Great summer concerts are held all over the country. Here are the best of them. Be prepared for the heat and enjoy summer outdoor concerts in Japan.
1. Fuji Rock Festival 2009
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Place: Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa-machi, Niigata prefecture
Access: JR Echigo Yuzawa Station by Shinkansen Train
Dates: July 24, 25, 26, 2009
Time: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Cost: 3-day 39,800 yen / 1-day 16,800 yen
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2. Summer Sonic 2009
Summer Sonic takes place in Tokyo and Osaka. It's celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2009.Dates: August 7,8,9, 2009
Tokyo
Location: Makuhari Messe Event Hall, and Chiba Marine Stadium (JR Kaihin Makuhari Station)
Hours: Start at 12 p.m. on August 7 (Open at 9:30 a.m.)
Start at 11:30 a.m. on August 8 and 9 (Open at 9:30 a.m.)
Cost: 14,500 yen (August 7), 15,500 yen (August 8 or August 9), 39,500 yen (3-day)
Osaka
Location: Osaka Mais
Hours: Start at 12 p.m. on August 7 (Open at 10:30 a.m.)
Start at 11 a.m. on August 8 and 9 (Open at 9:30 a.m.)
Cost: 13,000 yen (August 7), 14,000 yen (August 8 or August 9), 37,000 yen (3-day)
Information: 0180-993-030
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3. Rising Sun Rock Festival 2009 in Ezo
Music performances include rock, techno, jazz, and more. Six different stages are planned to be set. Various campsites are available.Location: Tarukawa Wharf of Ishikari Bay New Port
Zenibako 5-chome Otaru, Hokkaido
Dates: August 14, 15, 2009
Time: Open 11 a.m. / Start 3 p.m. / End midnight on August 14)
Start 1 p.m. on August 15 / End 5:30 a.m.on August 16
Cost: 18,000 yen (2-day admission ticket) More ticket information
4. Sweet Love Shower 2009
This concert is organized by Space Shower TV. It's held by Lake Yamanaka near Mt. Fuji. Enjoy live music and the beautiful nature.Location: Yamanakako Community Plaza Kirara
Yamanakako-mura Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi prefecture
Dates: August 28, 29, 30, 2009
Cost: 9,000 yen (1 day), 17,000 yen (2-day), 25,000 yen (3 day)
*Camping in/around the concert site isn't allowed.
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5. Rock In Japan Fes. 2009
Location: Kokuei Hitachi Kaihin KoenHitachinaka-city, Ibaraki prefecture
Access: JR Katsuta Station *Shuttle buses are available.
Dates: July 31, August 1,2, 2009
Cost: 11,500 yen (1 day), 22,000 yen (2-day), 30,000 yen (3 day)
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