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A four-day camping techno & house festival in the Fukushima highlands, running nonstop through the night since 2009.

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When · Where

When
2026/07/17 04:00 – 2026/07/20
Where
nowhere CAMP, Numajiri Highlands, Fukushima(2864 Numajiriyamako, Kayu, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima)
City
Across Japan
Getting there
JR Inawashiro Station (Ban'etsu West Line), then shuttle/car to the Numajiri Highlands.
Price
4-day full pass ~¥25,000; Under-25 ¥14,000; Tohoku-resident ¥15,000
Organizer
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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

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

It's camping in the mountains — bring layers and gear; nights run straight through.

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