Music
Fuji Rock Festival
후지 록 페스티벌
Fuji Rock Festival is Japan's largest outdoor music event, held annually over three days at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture. Featuring over 200 Japanese and international musicians, including top-tier headliners, the festival is renowned for its beautiful stage settings amidst mountains and forests. Visitors can expect a vibrant atmosphere with a diverse range of rock and other genres. Many attendees travel from Tokyo, a journey of approximately 90 minutes by Shinkansen.
- Date
- 2026-07-24 ~ 2026-07-26
- City
- Yuzawa
- Country
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- Audience
- All ages, music lovers
- Hotels (per night)
- $100–270
- Venue
- Naeba Ski Resort
Typical 19–26°C · ~83% chance of rain on a given day (2016-2025 avg)
✈️ Getting There
- Airport Narita (NRT)/Haneda (HND), then Shinkansen to Echigo-Yuzawa (~90 min)
- Local access Free 40-min shuttle from Echigo-Yuzawa station
- Where to base Naeba Prince (on-site), Yuzawa onsen town, or camping
⭐ Community & Reviews
- “Fuji Rock is a camping festival but logistics are easier than you might expect and it's honestly super cush. Generally well-kept facilities, great food, prices”
- “For 2026, it the festival will be from Friday July 24 to Sunday, July 26. The grounds will be open on Thursday, July 23rd for setting up with an opening”
- “Fuji Rock Festival, one of the world's most iconic music festivals, is set to return from July 24–26, 2026, at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata, Japan.”
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FAQ
When is Fuji Rock Festival 2026?
It runs 2026-07-24 ~ 2026-07-26.
Where is Fuji Rock Festival held?
In Yuzawa, Japan, at Naeba Ski Resort.
How do I get tickets?
Buy from the official ticket page. Popular festivals sell out early, so check on-sale dates in advance.
Where should I stay?
Naeba Prince (on-site), Yuzawa onsen town, or camping
What's the weather like?
Based on the last 10 years, expect 19–26°C with roughly a 83% chance of rain on any given day.