Fuji Rock First Timers Clinic

Want to try going to Fuji Rock this summer?! Confused by the many ticket types? How about transportation and lodging? The Fuji Rock First Timers Guide is here to answer all your questions and guide you to having the best Fuji Rock experience possible!

The First Timer's Fuji Rock Guide

Getting tickets for Fuji Rock can seem complicated at first, but all you need to do is decide on four things - when you are going; how many people are going; how will you get there; and where will you stay. These four important decisions will dictate where to get what!

WHEN ARE YOU GOING?

[Friday only (1 day)]: 9:00AM Fri Jul 25 ~ 5:00AM Sat Jul 26
[Saturday only (1 day)]: 9:00AM Sat Jul 26 ~ 5:00AM Sun Jul 27
[Sunday only (1 day)]: 9:00AM Sun Jul 27 ~ 5:00AM Mon Jul 28
[Two days (Fri & Sat)]: 9:00AM Fri Jul 25 ~ 5:00AM Sat Jul 26; 9:00AM Sat Jul 26 ~ 5:00AM Sun Jul 27
[Two days (Sat & Sun)]: 9:00AM Sat Jul 26 ~ 5:00AM Sun Jul 27; 9:00AM Sun Jul 27 ~ 5:00AM Mon Jul 28
[All three days of the festival]: 9:00AM Fri Jul 25 ~ 5:00AM Mon Jul 28

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING?

[I'm going alone]: Travel by TOUR BUS or TRAIN!; Parking tickets are limited to groups of 2 or more people so going by car is not an option.; SEE SUGGESTED PLAN
[Group of 2 or more people]: Travel by TOUR BUS, TRAIN or CAR!; SEE SUGGESTED PLAN

HOW WILL YOU GET THERE?

[TOUR BUS]

BEST FOR FIRST TIMERS!

Travel directly from your city to the festival
Get your wristband, send & receive baggage, all at the festival bus terminal!
Departure times are fixed so don't be late!

[SHINKANSEN]

BEST FOR PEOPLE IN A HURRY!

Fast & Cheap!
Many trains make for a flexible departure schedule
Be careful not to miss your last train home!

[CAR]

BEST FOR PEOPLE WITH LOTS OF BAGS OR LARGE GROUPS!

The more people there are, the less transportation costs for each person!
Parking tickets are limited to groups of 2 or more people!
Parking tickets cannot be purchased without purchasing festival admission tickets.

WHERE WILL YOU STAY?

[DAY TRIP]

BEST FOR SAMPLING FUJI ROCK!

Fuji Rock can be enjoyed even on a day trip!
The last train departing Echigo-Yuzawa station departs before the end of festival performances.

[CAMPING]

THE LEAST EXPENSIVE LODGING IS CLOSEST TO THE FESTIVAL!

Never been camping before? Don't worry, just visit the Camping Clinic located at the entrance to the camp site!
Have all your camping gear delivered to the festival and travel light!
There's even a ladies only area!
The camp site is located on the golf course on a inclination.

[HOTELS & INNS]

UTMOST COMFORT AT A PERFECT DISTANCE FROM THE FESTIVAL!

Fully re-charge and fully enjoy the festival
Two person rooms are sold out.
Three person rooms are still available but are being filled in order of proximity to the festival.
Single rooms are not available.

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS

TICKET TYPE	COMBINATION TYPE	APPLY
A	[TOUR BUS & LODGING]	TOUR CENTER	Purchase festival admission ticket with Tour Bus & Lodging package
B	[TOUR BUS & CAMPING]	TOUR CENTER	Purchase festival admission ticket with Tour Bus and Camping tickets
C	[TOUR BUS & DAY TRIP]	TOUR CENTER	Purchase festival admission ticket with Tour Bus ticket
D	[SHINKANSEN & LODGING]	TOUR CENTER	Purchase festival admission ticket with Lodging (but get train tickets on my own and use the free shuttle bus to and from the festival and Echigo-Yuzawa station).
E	[SHINKANSEN & CAMPING]	TICKET OFFICE	Purchase festival admission ticket with Camping ticket (but get train tickets on my own and use the free shuttle bus to and from the festival and Echigo-Yuzawa station).
F	[SHINKANSEN & DAY TRIP]	TICKET OFFICE	Purchase festival admission ticket (but get train tickets on my own and use the free shuttle bus to and from the festival and Echigo-Yuzawa station).
G	[SHINKANSEN & LODGING]	Kanto area JR View Plaza or Tour Center	Purchase festival admission ticket and round-trip Shinkansen Tickets and lodging (use free shuttle bus to and from Echigo-Yuzawa station).
H	[SHINKANSEN & CAMPING]	TOUR CENTER	Purchase festival admission ticket and round-trip Shinkansen Tickets and Camping tickets (use free shuttle bus to and from Echigo-Yuzawa station).
I	[SHINKANSEN & DAY TRIP]	Kanto area JR View Plaza or Tour Center	Purchase festival admission ticket and round-trip Shinkansen Tickets (use free shuttle bus to and from Echigo-Yuzawa station).
J	[CAR & LODGING]	TICKET OFFICE	Purchase festival admission ticket and Parking ticket. Festival Ticket with Parking Pack: Set includes 1 parking ticket and 2 festival admission tickets. For groups over 2 people, tickets for additional people can be purchased at the Tour Center along with lodging.
K	[CAR & CAMPING]	TICKET OFFICE	Purchase festival admission ticket and Parking Ticket along with Camping Ticket. Festival Ticket with Parking Pack: Set includes 1 parking ticket and 2 festival admission tickets. For groups over 2 people, tickets for additional people can be purchased at the ticket office along with camping tickets.
L	[CAR & DAY TRIP]	TICKET OFFICE	Purchase festival admission ticket and Parking Ticket. Festival Ticket with Parking Pack: Set includes 1 parking ticket and 2 festival admission tickets. For groups over 2 people, tickets for additional people can be purchased at the ticket office.

Help!

I don't know what to do! I don't even know how to get there!: The official bus tours are the most convenient.; Just show up at the bus stop on time and the next thing you know, you'll be at the festival!
The bus terminal at the festival has its own Wristband Exchange center making it easy to enter the festival.
Don't worry about driving exhausted back from the festival or taking the shuttle bus to the train station - just get on the bus and sleep all the way home!
Purchase transportation, festival admission tickets and lodging (including camping) all in one convenient package!
I want to go by car!: You will need a Festival Admission Ticket with Parking Ticket.; Purchase of Festival Admission Tickets with Parking Ticket is limited to groups of 2 or more people. (Parking tickets are not available for purchase on their own.)
If 3 or more people are traveling in one vehicle, you will need to purchase 1 Festival Admission Ticket with Parking Ticket set and add 1 person's Festival Admission Ticket.
Tickets for the auto camp site, Moon Caravan are also available.
I want to go by train!: The best deal is the Round Trip Shinkansen & Festival Ticket Pack.; Available for groups of 2 or more adults (no child rates available.)
This set is available at Kanto area JR View Plazas and the official Tour Center. The price of this discount set is less expensive then pruchasing festival tickets and train tickets seperately.
Lodging options also available with this package.
For those wishing to camp at the festival, choose to purchase the camp site ticket option when purchasing the package at the official tour center.
I want to go by bicycle or motorcycle!: Parking for bicycles and motorcycles is available free of charge at the festival.; For those who wish to purchase lodging, discounted packages are available at the official Tour Center.; Those who wish to camp can purchase Camp Site tickets at the festival ticket office along with festival tickets.
I want to take the whole family!: Festival admission is free for elementary school aged children and younger.; If taking train, please note that child rates for the Round Trip Shinkansen & Festival Ticket package are not available.
If traveling by car and bringing children elementary school aged or younger, the best option is the "Families Only Sarugakyo Onsen Lodging Plan" available at the official Tour Center.
▪Half price for children's lodging for all nights!
▪Discounted Festival Ticket & Parking Package available for those staying for 3 nights or more!
[Set includes 2 or more 3 day festival tickets and 3 day parking ticket for 1 vehicle]
I want to stay in a hotel or inn!: Discounted train and lodging packages are available at the official Tour Center or JR View Plazas.; Lodging options are different according to the number of people in the group. Numbers are limited so make your reservations now!