Stihl No Mori Kyoto

Celebrate The Star Festival at a beautiful campsite – Stihl No Mori – in Nantan City, deep in Kyoto. This two-day festival features world-class artists like DJ Shadow from California, Brazilian Drum‘n’Bass producer DJ Marky (pictured), Nathan Fake, Border Community and more. In addition to the various international acts, there will be great Japanese DJs such as DJ Nobu and DJ Ageishi. The closest station to the rave is Sonobe Station on the JR Sanin line. You can take the shuttle bus from Sonobe Station. The site doesn’t have any accommodations, so come prepared and don’t forget to bring your own tent. For more details, check the website.

• Acts: Shadow, Marky, Nathan Fake, Zip, Swindle, Peggy Gou, Clap! Clap!, Kassem Mosse, Nobu, Daito Manabe, Ageishi, Fumiya Tanaka + more • Open: 8am–5pm • Admission: ¥10,000 (ADV: ¥9,000) • Where: Nantan City, Kyoto • Tel: 06-6241-3822 • thestarfestival.com