Campervan rental for the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan!

Fuji Rock Festival

Fuji Rock Festival is one of the largest music festivals in Japan and is annually held at the Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture.
And in this year, the dates are from July 28th to July 30th in 2023.

Every year, a large number of people from Japan and other countries gather for this three-day festival, which is quite packed everywhere.
So, if you plan to attend this festival completely , renting a campervan is more handy.

We will give you some tips to have a great time at the festival!

1. Reserve a campervan

You should rent a Camper that can travel from Haneda Airport because the Fuji Rock Festival location is in the countryside and has few transit options.

JAPAN ROAD TRIP: one of the most popular campervan rental companies can suggest you the best campervan depending on your travel plan.
And the best point of choosing us is that we have a dispatch service of campervans up to the Haneda Airport.

 

If you would like to make your trip more comfortable and exciting, please do not hesitate to contact us!

【Information】

• Company name: JAPAN ROAD TRIP
• Office hours: 10:00~19:00 JST
• https://www.japanroadtrip.com/en/

2. Buy the entrance ticket and the parking ticket in advance

Tickets for the festival can sell out quickly, so it’s best to buy them in advance. You can purchase tickets on the official website of the festival or through ticketing agencies.

* Parking permits must be purchased in conjunction with two or more festival entry tickets. Parking tickets cannot be purchased separately, nor can they be purchased after purchasing festival tickets.
Please check detailed information of both of the tickets on the official website.

【Information】

• Venue location: 202 Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi Minami-Uonuma-gun, Niigata 〒949-6212
• Official Website:https://en.fujirockfestival.com/

3. Useful items you should take along with

Rain coat

Umbrellas are not permitted during the festival. If it rains, use a raincoat or something similar.
They are available at most convenience stores in Japan.

Rain boots and Foldable chair

When it rains, the soil becomes soaked and muddy, and you are unable to rest on the ground; therefore, long boots and chairs are really useful.

Mobile battery

There are some mobile phone charging outlets throughout the site, however they will be crowded, resulting in long lineups. So you’d better have your own mobile batteries.

Instant foods

Some RV parks prohibit the use of fire for cooking or other purposes. Especially in crowded parking areas, such as those near the festival, you must confirm ahead of time whether or not utilizing fire is permitted.

Cooler box

The festival will take place in the middle of the summer, in which it is usually fairly hot inside the campervan. This allows you to keep a drink cold for longer.

Foldable bicycle

There is a long distance between the festival parking and the venue, making it difficult to travel back and forth frequently. Loading a foldable bicycle into the campervan will be quite beneficial in any situation.

4. Public bath around the venue

You might occasionally get sweaty or wet from the rain, you still need to take a bath and shower, right? Here is information about facilities that offer hot springs near the venue below.

Naeba Prince Hotel

• Fee of the public bath charge: 500 JPY (3.73 USD / 5.6 AUD / 4.98 SGD )
• Operation Hours: 8:00~11:00 / 19:00~22:00 JST
• Location: Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, Minami-Uonuma-gun Niigata, 949-6292
• URL: https://www.princehotels.com/naeba/

Azumaya Lodge

• Fee of the public bath charge: 600 JPY ( 4.47 USD / 6.73 AUD / 5.98 SGD )
• Operation Hours: Contact and check the details to the host
• Location: 186-3 Mikuni Yuzawa-machi Minami-Uonuma-gun Niigata 〒949-6212
• URL: https://www.jalan.net/yad318968/

Yukisasano-Yu

• Fee of the public bath charge: 1,000 JPY ( 7.46 USD / 11.2 AUD / 9.97 SGD )
• Operation Hours: 24 hours (in the period of the Fuji Rock Festival only)
• Location: 355 Mikuni Yuzawa-machi Minami-Uonuma-gun Niigata 〒949-6212
• URL: https://yukisasa.net/

5. Artist Lineup

Other tour spots around Naeba

After the Fuji Rock Festival is over, why not visit other attractive areas near Naeba?
There are many tourist attractions and natural beauty on the way back to Haneda Airport.

Here are some introductions of popular place for tourist from other countries below,

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza

This is a huge outlet shopping mall near Karuizawa station. You can buy high quality fashion brand goods, foods, cosmetics, interiors, goods for pets and babies, and other various things there.
You will be able to spend half a day only shopping!

• Operation Hours: 10:00~19:00 JST (the most of shops)
• Location: Karuizawa, Nagano 389-0102, Japan
• URL:https://www.karuizawa-psp.jp/en

Shiraito Falls

This waterfall is located in Karuizawa and is named after its “white threads” of water. It’s a beautiful natural attraction that can be accessed by a short hike.

• Oze Nagakura Karuizawa-machi Kita-Saku-gun ,Nagano 389-0111
• URL:https://www.town.karuizawa.lg.jp/www/sp/contents/1001000000697/index.html

Zenko-ji Temple

This is one of the most important and famous temples in Japan, located in Nagano City.
The temple is known for its impressive architecture and rich history. It’s also home to the oldest Buddhist statue in Japan.

• Office hours: 9:30~16:00 JST
• Admission fee: 600 JPY ( 4.47 USD / 6.73 AUD / 5.98 SGD )
• Location: 491 Motoyoshicho, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture 380-0851, Japan
• URL:https://www.zenkoji.jp/en/

Jigoku-dani

This park is located near Nagano City and is famous for its hot spring-loving snow monkeys. You can observe the monkeys up close in their natural habitat, and even soak in a hot spring yourself.

• Operation Hours: 8:00~17:00 JST
• Admission fee: 800 JPY (5.07 USD / 8.97 AUD / 7.98 SGD)
• Location: 6845 Yamanouchi-machi Shimotakai-gun Nagano Japan 381-0401
• URL:https://en.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/

 

*Please note that some of these tour spots may require advance reservations, especially during peak seasons. It’s a good idea to check with each campground in advance to confirm availability and pricing.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy the Fuji Rock Festival and any other tour spots on your way!