Japan’s largest outdoor annual rock festival Fuji Rock Festival (フジロックフェスティバル, Fuji Rokku Fesutibaru) is back again this year from 28 July to 30 July at Naeba Ski Resort, in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Organised by Smash Japan, this year’s edition will see more than 100 Japanese and international musicians!
About Fuji Rock Festival
Fuji Rock Festival got its name as it was first held at the base of Mount Fuji back in 1997. The location was then changed to Naeba Ski Resort in 1999. It has since grown rapidly, attracting more than 100,000 festival goers in 2005!
There are 7 main stages you can find, with other minor stages scattered throughout the site. The Green Stage is the main one, and has the capacity for up to 50,000 revellers. Other stages include the White Stage, the Red Marquee, Orange Court and Pyramid Garden.
Do note that the distance between some of the stages can be quite long and hilly. But, the good side is that these walks are picturesque – the greenery and sparkling streams are truly spectacular! Take the dragondola (the longest gondola lift in the world) up to the top of the mountain as you overlook the festival site.
Fuji Rock Festival Artist Lineup
The theme for this year is “Feel Great at Fuji Rock!” Headlining the year’s festival are American Rock band The Strokes, whos’s popular hits include ‘Last Nite’, ‘New York City Cops’ and ‘You Only Live Once’, Foo Fighters and Lizzo! Don’t miss out on other big names like R&B singer Daniel Caesar, ELLEGARDEN, Lewis Capaldi, as well as many other talented international and local acts.
Getting to Fuji Rock Festival
Taking the Shinkansen (bullet train)
This is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to Fuji Rock from Tokyo. Prices are a little steep still less expensive when compared to taking a bus ride. The bullet train ride also gives you a large amount of flextibility and take about 90 minutes from station to station. Ticket prices are at JPY 10,430 (Approx. SGD 104).
*There’s a shuttle bus that runs from Echigo-Yuzawa Station to the festival site throughout the day. A return trip is JPY 500 (Approx. SGD 4.97), and you pay upfront.
Taking a bus from Tokyo
On the other hand, bus tickets budget around JPY 15,000 (Approx. SGD 149.09) on average for a return trip. This is about SGD 29.82 more expensive than Shinkansen tickets, depending on where/how you reserve them. The bus ride also takes around 7 hours, which we think is a bit of a hassle.
Driving there
If you plan on driving down to Naeba, do note that the parking fee is around JPY 5,000 (Approx. $49.71) per day.
Where to Stay
You can choose to stay at one of the three camping sites that starts from JPY 5,000 (Approx. SGD 49.70) per day, or book a hotel near the vicinity.
Get your Tickets
For the hardcore revellers, you can get your 3-day admission tickets at ¥55,000 (Approx. SGD 546.86). P.S., entry for those under 15 are free with an accompanying adult!
When: 28 to 30 July 2023
Where: Naeba Ski Resort
For more information, visit en.fujirockfestival.com.
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