Fuji Rock venues are located in the countryside, quite far from Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. As a result, it is notoriously difficult to secure a room for lodging.
This article will guide you through the best way to book accommodations as close as possible to the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL venue, the Naeba ski resort in Yuzawa-cho, Niigata Prefecture.
What is Fuji Rock Festival?
One of Japan’s largest outdoor music festivals, FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL is a very popular festival that attracts many visitors from Japan and abroad, featuring more than 200 groups of musicians from around the world, from the very major artists to those who are coveted by enthusiasts.
Currently, the festival is held at the Naeba ski resort in Yuzawa-cho, Niigata Prefecture, but it used to be held at the foot of Mount Fuji, hence the name Fuji Rock Festival.
FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL’23 dates have been set!
・JULY 28-30
・NAEBA SKI RESORT
For more information, please visit the official website
How to book accommodations near the Fuji Rock Festival site
If you are planning to attend Fuji Rock Festival, the first thing you need to do is to secure a place to stay.
Arranging accommodations is the most difficult part of the Fuji Rock Festival. Most Fuji Rockers (a term of endearment for Fuji Rock fans) start making arrangements as soon as the dates are set, even though the artists have not yet been confirmed. Therefore, you should secure your accommodations as soon as possible.
Recommended Accommodations
The best place to stay at Fuji Rock Festival is the Naeba Prince Hotel, located on the grounds of the festival. If you are lucky enough to book a room here, you are in luck.
First, check out Skyscanner, which allows you to search and compare all major hotel reservation sites at once. Skyscanner allows you to compare and arrange not only cheap flights but also hotels.
- Skyscanner >Naeba Prince Hotels
Skyscanner is recommended to find the cheapest accommodation plan. However, data from comparison sites are displayed with a slight delay. For example, if there is a cancellation, the data will be delayed, so you may miss your chance to arrange a popular hotel.
If the Naeba Prince Hotel is fully booked on Skyscanner, don’t give up. Try searching again on Booking.com.
You may see uniquely assigned rooms or rooms that have been cancelled. And they will show up faster than Skyscanner.
Additionally, those reservation sites are not often used by Japanese, there is still a possibility that there are still available slots.
Here are the links to the respective Naeba Prince Hotels.
- Naeba Prince Hotels >Booking.com
There are other lodging options near the venue other than the Naeba Prince Hotel, such as Utopia Naeba and Lodge Hill, but the conditions are stricter before and after the event period, such as higher room rates and restrictions on the number of nights.
We will introduce some recommended lodgings that are a little further away from the venue.
- Kagura White Horse Inn >Skyscnner
- NASPA NEW OTANI >Skyscnner
- Hotel Alpha Star Iwappara >Skyscnner
- Hotel Angel Grandia Echigo-Nakazato >Skyscnner
- houshi-onsen >Skyscnner
- ryugon >Skyscnner
In any case, competition is high. The early bird gets the worm, so make your arrangements early!
If you are too lazy to look for one, or if you are alone, applying for an official tour is also an option. Please check the official tour information as it will be announced on the official website as soon as the arrangements are made.
Camping available on site
Fuji Rock Festival also allows tents to be used for overnight stays on site. But, No sleeping outdoors.
If you wish to use camping, a camp site ticket is required. Please check the official website for the start date of ticket arrangements, types, and prices.
However, camping positions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You will need to arrive at the venue early in the morning on the first day. Also, there are no tents or equipment available for rent at the venue, so you will need to bring all of your own.
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