About the Festival: FAQ

Can I use a tent in the festival site? How about a flysheet, tarpaulin shelter, or parasol?

Tents, tarpaulin shelters, flysheets and parasols are not allowed in the festival site unless in the official campsite.

The increased use of such equipment obstructs other people's view and takes up too much space, leaving others struggling to find a space when it gets busy.

Please do not install any equipment (including tents, parasols, flysheets or tarp shelters) that occupies too much space and obstructs the view of other people.

Baby buggies with or without parasols and foldable chairs (ones that can be put away easily) can be used in the festival site.

Leisure sheets can be used at the far back of the audience area only, especially in the Green stage where use is limited to behind the pathway (mountain side). Please be prepared to put your leisure sheet away when crowded or when you hear an announcement asking you to do so and make sure you take your leisure sheet with you when you leave the area.

If your leisure sheet is left unattended, Festival staff will remove it.

Your co-operation will be appreciated.

Can I use a courier service?

You can send big and/or heavy items to the Festival site in advance. You can send luggages from convenience stores in Japan. Luggage collection service is also available - please contact your nearest Yamato Unyu branch.

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Please note:

  • One way service only
  • Please keep the receipt that you get when you send your luggage and bring it to the festival site
  • Your luggage may not be sent depending on its shape and contents.
  • The courier service is the contract between you and the courier company and the Festival will not be responsible for any trouble in transportation.
  • Please ask questions about fees or any other concerns to the courier company.

[address]
202 Mikuni, Yuzawa-machi, Minami-Uonuma-gun, Niigata
Fuji Rock Festival
Your name
Your mobile number

Please make sure to put the correct address.

[collection point at the festival]
Seibu Courier Service, Fuji Rock Festival 07 Outside official shop area
025-789-3973

[opening hours]
July 26(Thu) 12:00-25:00
July 27(Fri) 7:00-25:00
July 28(Sat) 7:00-25:00
July 29(Sun) 7:00-25:00
July 30(Mon) 6:00-12:00

It also offers a service to keep your luggage for ¥500/day

[home collection service]
Seibu Courier Service
Tokyo 03-3521-3322
Osaka 06-6905-0460
(Service available from anywhere in Japan)

I am a newbie fujirocker. I am not sure what to take with me.

Preparing for the festival is all part of the fun in joining FRF. Here are some items that you may find necessary.

  1. Raincoat (proper one for camping & hiking) as no umbrellas are allowed in the festival site.
  2. Hand towels (Handy as sun shade, wipe, cooler, etc.)
  3. Extra change of clothes (in case of rain, sweat, mud)
  4. Comfortable shoes (waterproof is better)
  5. Hat (to avoid sunburn, heat). A must.
  6. Portable ashtray. A must for a smoker.
  7. Warm jacket (Gets cold at night. Waterproof parkas can be used as raincoat as well)
  8. Rubbish bin bag (very useful)
  9. Pocket tissue (in case there's no toilet paper)
  10. Instant rescue set (so that you can take care of any minor injuries)
  11. Leisure sheets and cooler boxes can be brought in to the site, but used only within the guidelines above.
  12. Torch/Flashlight

A daypack or rucksack is recommended for the above items so that both your hands are free.

Make sure to look after your belongings, as the festival will take no responsibility for lost or stolen items.

Have a great time!!!

Is there any policy about smoking?

Smoking
Fuji Rock Festival, A SEED Japan and Philip Morris Japan will have 'keep Japan beautiful' campaign to promote good manners among smokers.

Please use a portable ashtray and refrain from smoking where your smoke can affect other people. Please do not smoke while walking or in a crowded place. Please be aware of the direction of the wind when you smoke.

Please also note that the front areas / mosh pit of each stage and Kid's Land are all non-smoking.

Can I sleep in a car?

You can but please turn off the engine.

Can I bring my pet?

Pets are not allowed in the festival site.

Is there any ATM?

Not in the festival site and adjacent area. No credit card is accepted in the festival site. Please bring enough cash.

Can I use a credit card?

Credit cards (Visa, Master and debit cards) can be used at Green stage shop (¥5,000 or more) and GANBAN shop (¥3,000 or more). Please tell the cashier you are paying by card as there's no separate checkout for card users. Please be aware that there may be time that cards cannot be used.

Can I bring children?

Primary school age children or under 12 years of age are free to enter the site as long as they are accompanied by their carers.

If you need a nappy/diaper changing and/or nursing place, you can use the rescue tent although we don't supply nappies. However, please refrain from using the rescue tent for the children's rest and you must not leave the children there unaccompanied.

We are planning to have Kid's Land (children's play area) again this year.

Are there lots of insects that I should be aware of?

It is important to be careful about insect bites, use deterrents and if your are allergic seek medical advise before you come.

Bees and wasps

  • Don't go near the hives. As long as you don't go near, they won't attack you.
  • Be ware of loose fitting clothes as you don't want ants in your pants.
  • Avoid yellow or black clothes or hats. Yellow and black stripes are particularly dangerous!
  • Avoid strong perfume or cosmetics, we recommend you use insect repellant instead.
  • If a bee comes flying around you, move away slowly. Bees are more sensitive to up-down or left-right movements, so avoid sudden movements.
  • If you get severely bitten or stung, make sure you get treated in one of the rescue tents, as the worst cases can be life threatening.

Ticks

Ticks here are different from the mites that you find in houses. Ticks suck blood of medium to large animals. If ticks carry viruses when you get in contact with them, it may cause infection. This may result in ill feeling, temperature, bad skin condition and facial palsy.

  • Wear fine fabric with smooth surface in bright color.
  • Avoid loose fitting clothes and put trouser bottoms into your boots/socks.
  • When you get back to your accommodation, check for any trace of bites. Check also your clothes, hair and scalp in case you carried any ticks with you.
  • When you find a tick on your skin, don't squash it. Pull it off gently, ideally with tweezers.
  • You can see someone in a rescue tent if you find a tick bite.
  • If you already have left the Festival site, please ask for advice/help in your local medical institution.

Is it possible to join the festival in a wheel chair?

We welcome people with disabilities and will try to accommodate all your needs in the circumstance of the Festival conditions. If you cannot properly view the performances on stage, please tell the staff in the sound & lighting control booth, so that we can help you get a better view.

FRF '06 Ticket Information 03-5720-9999 weekday 16:00-19:00

READ before coming to the festival

»For everyone to enjoy the festival

For everyone to enjoy the festival, please co-operate on the following:

Please don't use tents, sun-shade tents, parasols, flysheets or tarp shelters
Tents, tarpaulin shelters, flysheets and parasols are not allowed in the festival site unless in the official campsite. The increased use of such equipment obstructs other people's view and takes up too much space, leaving others struggling to find a space when it gets busy. A number of such equipments were left unattended occupying a space that could be used by other people. Your co-operation will be appreciated.

Use of leisure sheets
Leisure sheets can be used at the far back of the audience area only, especially in the Green stage where use is limited to behind the pathway (mountain side). It is OK to use a leisure sheet on the stage side of pathway when it is not crowded but please be prepared to put it away when crowded or when you hear an announcement asking you to do so and make sure you take your leisure sheet with you when you leave the area.

If your leisure sheet is left unattended, Festival staff will remove it.

You can use baby buggies with or without parasols and foldable chairs (ones that can be put away easily) . It may be convenient to bring your foldable chair with you so that it is easier to pack away and move to another stage area.

Smoking
Fuji Rock Festival, A SEED Japan and Philip Morris Japan will have 'keep Japan beautiful' campaign to promote good manners among smokers.

Please use a portable ashtray and refrain from smoking where your smoke can affect other people. Please do not smoke while walking or in a crowded place. Please be aware of the direction of the wind when you smoke.

Please also note that the front areas / mosh pit of each stage and Kid's Land are all non-smoking.

Toilets
There may be queues for toilets. Please check where your nearest toilets are on the map as there will be a number of toilets all over in the site. Please keep them clean for other people.

Moving between stages
It may take long time to move from one stage area to another when crowded. Plan ahead and allow some margin of your schedule.

»Exchanging a ticket for a wrist band

Please exchange your ticket for a wrist band at the 'wrist band exchange desk' in the official shop just outside the festival site.
If you are issued a wrist band in advance for an entrance ticket and also purchased a campsite ticket, please go to 'writst band exchange desk' too. Please be aware that you won't get a wrist band at the gate.

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Please note:

  • A wrist band cannot be re-issued for any reason. Please do not loose it!
  • A wrist band must be worn on a wrist. Please be aware that you will be asked to leave the festival if you are not wearing a wrist band.
  • A wrist band will be your proof of ticket purchase once exchanged. Please look after it with care during the festival period.
  • If you take a wrist band off, you cannot enter the site again. Please keep it on your wrist until you leave the festival.
  • You need to show the wrist band when boarding on a shuttle bus to Yuzawa station.

Wrist band exchange hours
July 26(Thu) 12:00-24:00
July 27 (Fri) 9:00-24:00
July 28 (Sat) 9:00-24:00
July 39 (Sun) 9:00-24:00

  • Entrance gate area will be crowded in the morning. Please plan your schedule ahead. It may take 3 hours for all audience to enter the festival.
  • Please get your wrist band on 26 (Thu) if possible to avoid crowds on other days.
  • A camsite ticket can be exchanged with a campsite wrist band outside these hours at the campsite entrance.

»Shuttle Bus/Car Park time table

Shuttle bus can be used by all ticket holders for free. People staying in Tanoshiro and Mitusmata areas can also use this service.

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»Children/ People with special needs

There will be a priority zone at the far back area of Green Stage for people with disabilities and people with small children. Please let the staff know at the entrance gate if you with to use this area.

People with Children
Primary school age children or under 12 years of age are free to enter the site as long as they are accompanied by their carers.

Baby buggies (with or without parasols) can be used at the far back of the audience area only, especially in the Green stage where use is limited to behind the pathway (mountain side). You may only put your buggies on the stage side of Green stage pathway when it is not crowded. Please be prepared to put your buggies away when crowded or when you hear an announcement asking you to do so and make sure you take your buggies with you when you leave the area.

Due to the festival path condition, buggies with bigger wheels may be more suitable to move about.

Kids Land
Kids Land is for people with children.

There will be a nappy/diaper changing and/or nursing place (we don't supply nappies).

You must not leave the children there unaccompanied.

You must not smoke in Kids Land.

Kids Land is located between Green Stage and White Stage and is open from 9:00 to 21:00. There will be a merry-go-round, Classical Bus, slides, a crepe shop, etc. Workshops on bin painting and making musical instruments are planned.

People with babies
If you need a nappy/diaper changing and/or nursing place, you can use the rescue tent although we don't supply nappies. However, please refrain from using the rescue tent for the children's rest and you must not leave the children there unaccompanied. The rescue tent is located on the left of Green, White and Field of Heaven stages and opens until each stage's closing time.

People with disabilities
We welcome people with disabilities and will try to accommodate all your needs in the circumstance of the Festival conditions. If you cannot properly view the performances on stage, please tell the staff in the sound & lighting control booth, so that we can help you get a better view. You will also find a priority zone at the far back of Green stage area. Special toilets can be located in the outside gate shop area, by the entrance gate and in Orange Court area.

Please let FRF07 office know if you are coming in a wheel chair. 03-5720-9999 weekday 16:00-19:00

»What to bring/Courier service

Courier
You can send your luggage to the festival in advance. You may find it convenient if you are coming by a train and a shuttle bus. You can send your stuff from convenience stores all over Japan. The luggage collection service also available.

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must-have items

  1. Raincoat (proper one for camping & hiking) as no umbrellas are allowed in the festival site.
  2. Hand towels (Handy as sun shade, wipe, cooler, etc.)
  3. Extra change of clothes (in case of rain, sweat, mud)
  4. Comfortable shoes (waterproof is better)
  5. Hat (to avoid sunburn, heat). A must.
  6. Portable ashtray. A must for a smoker.
  7. Warm jacket (Gets cold at night. Waterproof parkas can be used as raincoat as well)
  8. Rubbish bin bag (very useful)
  9. Pocket tissue (in case there's no toilet paper)
  10. Instant rescue set (so that you can take care of any minor injuries)
  11. Torch/Flashlight

A daypack or rucksack is recommended for the above items so that both your hands are free.

Make sure to look after your belongings, as the festival will take no responsibility for lost or stolen items.

»Festival Eve Party / Merchandise / Dragondola

Festival Eve party July 26(Thu) Entrance free
12:00 Car park, Campsite gate open
18:00 Main gate open (your ticket can be exchange for a wrist band)
19:00 Bon dance party, lottery, firework, etc
20:00-24:00 Special gigs at Red Marquee

Goods sale
[outside official shop area] 09:00-23:00
official pamphlet
FRF'06 Official goods
Fuji Rock biscuits/crackers

[artist good Green Stage shop] 09:00-23:00
Green, White, Red Marquee, Field of Heaven(some), Orange Court(some) artists' goods
Official Pamphlet

[Field of Heaven] 10:00-22:30
Field of Heaven, Orange Court artists' goods
Official Pamphlet


* Official pamphlet can be also purchased at:
-JR Echigo-Yuzawa station (also Fuji Rock biscuits/crackers available) 26(Thu)-30(Mon) 08:30-19:30
-Oasis Area Information,
-Ganban Tent
-Tokoro Tengoku
-Asagiri Shokudo in Avalond Field

* Credit cards (Visa, Master and debit cards) can be used at Green stage shop (¥5,000 or more) and GANBAN shop (¥3,000 or more). Please tell the cashier you are paying by card as there's no separate checkout for card users. Please be aware that there may be time that cards cannot be used.

Dragondola
You can walk direct to the boarding gate from Red Marquee
Price: ¥1,000 (¥650 for child) return
Hours: 10:00-15:30 (July 27, 28, 29). Return ride will close at 16:00
Tickets: available from Red Marquee entrance and Outside shop area
How to get there: Walk from Red Marquee / Mini free bus from outside a campsite