Highlights
- Four days of nonstop techno & house
- Camping in the Numajiri Highlands
- Running since 2009
Background & story
Founded in 2009, rural is Japan's beloved outdoor techno festival, played out over four days and nights in the mountains.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- JR Inawashiro Station (Ban'etsu West Line), then shuttle/car to the Numajiri Highlands. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- 4-day full pass ~¥25,000; Under-25 ¥14,000; Tohoku-resident ¥15,000. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- music fans, night owls, groups of friends
Good to know
It's camping in the mountains — bring layers and gear; nights run straight through.
Frequently asked questions
- Is rural 2026 still coming up?
- No, the 2026 edition ran Jul 17-20 at nowhere CAMP, Numajiri Highlands. The 2027 dates have not been announced yet -- check the official site (ruraljp.com) for updates.
Getting there
nowhere CAMP, Numajiri Highlands, Fukushima — 2864 Numajiriyamako, Kayu, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima