Been a while since you’ve taken a holiday? If you’ve been casually eyeing flights for a couple weeks, may we suggest the snow fields of Hakuba, Japan next March?
New boutique alpine fest Snow Machine will debut in Hakuba, around three and a half hours away from Tokyo, from the 1st-4th of March 2020, and brings a truly stacked lineup to the idyllic mountaintop site of the 1998 Winter Olympics.
The sister festival of Wine Machine features electronic dance legends Peking Duk (doing a DJ set), What So Not and Hermitude, along with the likes of Illy, The Jungle Giants and Confidence Man, plus legendary Japanese artists Kenji Takimi and Shinichi Osawa to name just a few.
“There is no place in the world quite like Japan. From the rich cultural heritage seen everywhere from their amazing hospitality to the architecture and cuisine – Japan is at the top of everyone’s travel list whether it’s first time, or returning,” say the festival’s organisers.
“The much fabled powder Japan receives each season is world leading. Hakuba Valley is the largest alpine mountain-range in Japan and we are thrilled to be announcing this destination holiday event for those who enjoy ramen and onsens with their après.”
Check out the full lineup below. If you’re keen for a snowy getaway, Snow Machine is offering an all-in-one ticket that includes a four-day festival ticket, plus snow passes and hire. Sign up for pre-sale here and see which package suits you best. Tickets are on sale from Wednesday, 21st August, with pre-sale kicking off the day before.
Snow Machine
Sunday, 1st March – Wednesday, 4th March 2020
Hakuba Valley, Japan
Tickets: Snow Machine
Peking Duk (DJ Set)
What So Not
Hermitude
Illy
Kenji Takimi
The Jungle Giants
Client Liaison
Hot Dub Time Machine
Crooked Colours
Running Touch
Bag Raiders (DJ Set)
Shinichi Osawa
ShockOne
Young Franco
DJ Kentaro
Confidence Man
Owl Eyes
Godlands
Art vs Science
Tom Tilley & Hugo Gruzman present: First Base
+ many more to be announced
