FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '15 | Access / Lodging
Whether you're going for one day or all three, once you decide when you're going, the next step is transportation and lodging!
Getting There
Car
Parking available within walking distance at the "Festival" and "Shirakaba" parking areas and more parking is available nearby at the "Kandatsu", "Mitsumata" and "Tashiro" areas. Shuttle busses available for those parking at the Kandatsu, Mitsumata and Tashiro areas.
| 33km from the Kan-Etsu Expressway Tsukiyono exit via Route 17 | Use the Tsukiyono Exit for "Festival", "Shirakaba" and "Asagai" parking areas. |
| 21km from the Kan-Etsu Expressway Yuzawa IC via Route 17 | Exit at the Yuzawa IC for for the "Kandatsu", "Mitsumata" and "Tashiro" parking areas. |
| [POINT!] Share and save! Take turns driving and save not only on money but energy too! |
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| (Caution) Parking Tickets available with the purchase of 2 or more General Admission Tickets only. Parking Tickets cannot be purchased singley at a later date. （Caution） Parking areas shall be designated depending on Parking Ticket type. Parking area will be assigned and cannot be chosen upon purchase. |
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| Great for large groups and those with lots of gear! | |
Shinkansen Train
Disembarke at JR East "Echigo-Yuzawa Station". Shuttle bus from Echigo-Yuzawa station to festival available. In addition to the Joetsu Shinkansen, the festival can be reached via the local Joetsu line and Hokuetsu Hoku Hoku train lines.
| Disembarke at JR East Echigo-Yuzawa Station | Shuttle bus available between Echigo-Yuzawa Station and festival. Cost for shuttle bus is ¥500 from Echigo-Yuzawa station to the festival. Return trip is free of charge. |
| [POINT!] Go when you want! Choose from many departure times throughout the day. |
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| (Caution) Be careful of return train times if not staying at the festival overnight. The last train bound for Tokyo station departs before the last band plays at the festival! |
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| Great for those pressed for time! | |
Shinkansen PLAN
Travel by Shinkansen and save!
JR Shinkansen Plan on sale Fri, April 24th!
| JR Shinkansen + Ticket Pack | Discount set includes JR Shinkansen and Festival tickets! |
| Access Plan | "New! Shinkansen & Echigo-Yuzawa Station ""CoCoLo Yuzawa Gangi Dori"" Souvenier Shop Coupon Set. For people who've already purchased Festival tickets!" |
| Optional Lodging Plan | Applications for optional lodging plans in the Echigo-Yuzawa Station area now being accepted! |
*JR Shinkansen + Ticket Packages are available for purchase at the Official Tour Center.
JR View Reservation Center Tokyo
Hours : Mon~Fri : 9am~9pm (Sat & Holidays : 10am~6pm)
Navi Dial : 0570-04-8928 (Mobile, PHS & IP phones) : 03-3843-2001)
Official Tour Packages
Choose from over 3,000 package tours departing from 27 cities around Japan by plane, train and bus, include admission tickets and lodging at the festival, and take advantage of discounts only available here.
| Bus Plans | Travel straight to the festival on a bus with departures from 17 locations across Japan. Sets that include lodging or campsite tickets also available. |
| Flight Plans | Departing from 4 locations around the country, plans include transportation by bus from Haneda, lodging or campsite tickets. |
| Shinkansen Plans | Sets including round trip Shinkansen tickets and General Admission tickets! |
| Other Discount Plans | Discount plans for those under 22 years of age, family discount plans and more! |
| [POINT!] Bus Tours travel directly to the festival! Take advantage of the exclusive wristband exchanges and baggage courior services available only to Bus Tour users! |
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| (Caution) Departure times are fixed so do not be late. |
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| Great for first time festival goers! | |
[FRF Official Tour Center]
· Operator:
Collaboration, Inc.
Yamamoto Bldg 8F, 1-11-9 Kayabacho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0025
Tokyo Gov't Registration No.: 2-6508
· Contact Info:
fujirock@collaborationtours.com
TEL: 03-6861-6969 （Open weekdays 10am to 6pm.）
[Official Tour Center]
(Japanese Language Service Only)
http://www3.collaborationtours.com/fujirock/
Shuttle Bus
The "Echigo-Yuzawa Station - Festival Site" and "Parking Lot - Festival Site" shuttle buses will be going back and forth thorughout the event. Those staying in Tashiro and Mitsumata areas can also use the shuttle bus.
| Please pay 500yen at JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station for the shuttle bus. The return trip is free. |
2015 Shuttle Bus Schedule
Echigo-Yuzawa Station - Festival Site
| Shuttle Bus Schedule | Train Station -> Festival Site | Festival Site -> Train Station | ||
| First Shuttle | Last Shuttle | First Shuttle | Last Shuttle | |
| July 23rd (Thu) | 12:00 | 24:00 | 13:00 | 25:00 |
| July 24th (Fri) | 7:00 | 24:00 | 8:00 | 25:00 |
| July 25th (Sat) | 7:00 | 24:00 | 5:00 | 25:00 |
| July 26th (Sun) | 7:00 | 24:00 | 5:00 | 25:00 |
| July 27th (Mon) | 5:00 | 12:00 | ||
| Notes | Echigo-Yuzawa Station to Festival Site is approx. 40 minutes | |||
Parking Lot - Festival Site
A shuttle bus will be available from Tashiro and Mitsumata Parking Lot.
| Shuttle Bus Schedule | Parking Lot -> Festival Site | Festival Site -> Parking Lot | ||
| First Shuttle | Last Shuttle | First Shuttle | Last Shuttle | |
| July 23rd (Thu) | 17:00 | 24:00 | 18:00 | 25:00 |
| July 24th (Fri) | 7:00 | 24:00 | 8:00 | 25:00 |
| July 25th (Sat) | 7:00 | 24:00 | 5:00 | 25:00 |
| July 26th (Sun) | 7:00 | 24:00 | 5:00 | 25:00 |
| July 27th (Mon) | 5:00 | 7:00 | ||
| Notes | Tashiro parking lot to festival site is approx. 15 minutes. Mitsumata parking lot to festival site is approx. 20 minutes. |
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*The train station shuttle bus may make stops at the parking lots depending on the time.
No.1 On-site Parking Lot, No.2 On-site Parking Lot, Asagai Parking Lot and Shirakaba Parking Lot are all within walking distance from the festival site.
Important Notice
*Please be advised that although it usually takes approximately 40 minutes from Echigo-Yuzawa Station to the festival site, it could take over an hour during peak times.
*Traffic is expected after the event around the parking lot.
*There will be no other means of transportation to JR Echigo-Yuzawa Station, Tashiro, Mitsumata and Kandatsu parking during the hours when the shuttle bus is not running.
Sleeping There
Camp
There are three campsites at the festival. Each have different purchase and area restrictions. Use of campsite limited to campsite ticket type. Use of campsites other then that purchased is not permitted.
| Main Campsite | Closest to the festival, the main campsite is used by approximately 17,000 people every year. ★ Purchase of Main Campsite Ticket required. |
| PYRAMID GARDEN Campsite | "Located 1 minute from the official bus tour stop, use of this campsite is limited to those on official bus tours. ★ Campsite Ticket available for purchase upon purchase of official Bus Tour packages. " |
| Auto-Campsite MOON CARAVAN | "Park your 4 or 2 wheel vehicle and camp at the 4 night auto-campsite, Moon Caravan. ★ Purchase of Moon Caravan area ticket set required. " |
| [POINT!] Closest and least expensive lodging option at the festival! ·Beginners welcome! Services include a Female Only camp area and Camping Clinic for those who need help. ·Send your camping gear on ahead with Baggage Courior Service. ·Use of shower facilities will be limited to campsite ticket holders. Use of the Naeba Onsen will also be available to campsite ticket holders free of charge. |
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| (Caution) The Main Campsite is located on the Naeba Ski Resort's ski slope and is not level. (Caution) Use of open flame and or tarp shelters is not permitted. Cooking is only permitted in the designated BBQ areas. |
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Hotels / Traditional Japanese Inns
Make reservations at one of the many hotels, minshuku and ryokan near the festival at the Fuji Rock Official Tour Center that matches your budget and number of people. Day-Use Rest facilities also available.
Choose from package tours departing from 27 cities around Japan by plane, train and bus, include admission tickets and lodging at the festival, and discounts only available here.
| Hotel / Traditional Japanese Inns | Choose from ten areas varying from walking distance to the festival, shuttle bus to the festival and pick up services from Echigo-Yuzawa Station. [Lodging Areas / Tour Center] http://www3.collaborationtours.com/fujirock/area/ |
| Rest Facilities | Rest facilities at nearby gymnasiums and music rooms (Separate male and female / Shared rooms / Available from 3 nights) |
| Other Discounted Plans | Lodging half price for children under 12 with the Sarugakyo Onsen Family Discount Lodging Plan! Includes parking at the festival! (Minimum 3 nights) Take the whole family and enjoy onsen! |
| [POINT!] A bit further from the festival but make up for it by enjoying onsen baths or take it easy with your family! Great for re-energizing before the next day! |
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| (Caution) 2 person rooms and hotels/inns near the festival sell out quickly. (Caution) Single person use not available at hotels and or inns. (Those attending the festival alone shall share rooms.) |
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[FRF Official Tour Center]
· Operator:
Collaboration, Inc.
Yamamoto Bldg 8F, 1-11-9 Kayabacho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0025
Tokyo Gov't Registration No.: 2-6508
· Contact Info:
fujirock@collaborationtours.com
TEL: 03-6861-6969 （Open weekdays 10am to 6pm.）
| [Official Tour Center] (Japanese Language Service Only) |
Day Trip
Enjoy Fuji Rock for a day!
The last train bound for Tokyo Station departes before the final performance slot of the festival but busses departing the festival late at night are available. 1 day parking is available for those purchasing 2 or more General Admission tickets so take advantage and come spend a day at Fuji Rock Festival this summer!