Written by JC Team
Nature Groove (previously known as as M Festival) promotes music, sustainability, and an outdoor-centric lifestyle.
What happens?
Nature Groove is hosted by Canyons Minakami, which provides a variety of outdoor activities in Minakami, Gunma, an area known for its hot springs and natural scenery.
This riverside music event mixes international and local talent, with DJ sets, plus an after-party.
Schedule 2026
Doors open at 1 p.m. and the event begins at 1:30 p.m. Everything will wrap up by 10 p.m.
Tickets 2026
Tickets are ¥4,000 in advance or ¥4,500 at the door.
How to get there
From Tokyo Station, take the Jōetsu Shinkansen to Jōmō-Kōgen Station in about 1 hour 18 minutes, then ride the free shuttle for around 25 minutes.
Alternatively, take the JR Takasaki Line from Ueno to Takasaki, then the Jōetsu Line to Minakami Station (about 2 hours 55 minutes total), followed by an 8-minute shuttle ride.
Complimentary pick-up is available from either station.
If you plan to drive, there is free parking on site.
Accommodation
If you don’t feel like glamping at Minakami Riverside Oasis or camping at Tanigawa Dake Auto-camp Jou (10-minute-walk away; ¥3,500 + extra ¥1,000 per adult), then nearby Hotel Yunojin will set you up with comfortable beds and onsen.
Also read: 12 Must-See Fall Music Festivals in Japan
