For those not going to Fat Boy Slim’s Big Beach festival this Saturday or those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city, why not head to the mountains for a weekend of camping, drinking and international DJ’s!
Taico Club is an alternative music festival that is headed straight for the mainstream. According to organizers, “TAICOCLUB is a festival of art, music and joy organized to create and communicate the diversity of world festivals, and for the promotion of social projects.” What that means in real terms: A raft of DJ’s and performers include Simian Mobile Disco, Alex Smoke, Dam-Funk, Daniel Bell. (And many more!)
Unlike other huge festivals, camping area’s are free of charge. Rumors are that bus tickets to the site are sold out, but you still take the train from Tokyo, (see details below). Be pre-warned – this event looks set to be a smash hit, so entry tickets may go fast.
Venue: Kiso-gun Kiso Forest Village, Nagano
Info: Click here for official website
Buy Tickets: Here (In Japanese)
Station: JR Yabuhara Station (A free shuttle bus service is available for all ticket holders between the station and the festival site.)
Train information:
JR Shinjuku ⇒ JR Shiojiri (JR limited express Super Azusa：156 minutes）
JR Shiojiri ⇒ Yabuhara Station （JR Tokai Chuo Line： 30 minutes）
The last train from JR Shinjuku departs at 20:00. Arrives at JR Shiojiri at 22:29 （JR limited express Super Azusa No.33）
Departs JR Shiojiri at 22:35⇒Arrives at Yabuhara Station at 23:02（JR Chuo Honsen Line）
The first train from YabuharaDeparts at 06:27. Arrives at JR Shiojiri at 06:54 （JR Chuo Honsen Line）
Departs JR Shiojiri at 06:59⇒Arrives at Shinjuku Station at 09:27 (JR limited express Super Azusa No.4）
