Rising Sun Rock Festival

ライジング・サン・ロックフェスティバル

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MusicIshikari
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
CrowdMediumAbout 74,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsThe all-night format is the festival's
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: JPY
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Rising Sun Rock Festival in Ishikari

Rising Sun Rock Festival, launched in 1999 in Ishikari, Hokkaido, is regarded as Japan's first full-scale overnight outdoor rock festival. Growing from a single stage to more than six by 2007, it runs through the night on its second day until sunrise, focusing heavily on Japanese rock and indie acts and drawing tens of thousands of fans to its Hokkaido grounds each summer.

Launched in 1999, the Rising Sun Rock Festival is widely credited as Japan's first full-scale, all-night outdoor rock festival, a format that was still a novelty in the country at the time.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The all-night format is the festival's signature feature, with the second night's lineup running continuously until shortly after four in the morning so the music genuinely continues until the sun comes up, an experience distinct from Japan's other major daytime-focused rock festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Its heavy emphasis on Japanese rock and independent artists over international headliners gives it a different flavor than festivals like Summer Sonic, appealing strongly to domestic indie and alternative music fans

03

The city starts moving

Community ties strengthened further when local school brass bands and regional acts joined the bill in recent years

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Multi-stage lineup running continuously through an all-night second day until sunrise

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with programming centered on Japanese rock and independent artists rather than international headline acts

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

For Rising Sun Rock Festival, plan transport around the exact Ishikari venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Layered clothing for warm days and cooler Hokkaido nights, comfortable footwear for standing across multiple stages, and a light rain jacket given the region's changeable summer weather.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Rising Sun Rock Festival, stay near the part of Ishikari you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

JPY

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map43.24 N, 141.35 EOpen in Google Maps

Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan

Nearest airportCTS — New Chitose
TransportFor Rising Sun Rock Festival, plan transport around the exact Ishikari venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Rising Sun Rock Festival, stay near the part of Ishikari you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ishikari via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ishikari, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearLayered clothing for warm days and cooler Hokkaido nights, comfortable footwear for standing across multiple stages, and a light rain jacket given the region's changeable summer weather.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Japan and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Rising Sun Rock Festival?

Rising Sun Rock Festival is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Rising Sun Rock Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Ishikari, Japan. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan

How big is it?

Medium: 74000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLrsr.wess.co.jp
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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