[Japan's #1 Starry Sky] STARRY NIGHT FES 2026 to be Held in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture

Achi Shirokami Tourism Bureau Co., Ltd. (President: Yuji Shirasawa) of Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, home to Japan's number one starry sky, will hold the "STARRY NIGHT FES 2026" from Saturday, August 1, to Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the Fujimidai Highland Ropeway Heaven's Sonohara. This is a special event of the "Heaven's Paradise Night Tour."

This year's event is a special commemorative edition, celebrating the 70th anniversary of Achi Village and the 30th anniversary of the venue, Fujimidai Highland Ropeway Heaven's Sonohara.

The "Heaven's Paradise Night Tour" held in Achi Village is a popular event where visitors ride a gondola for 2,500 meters with a 600-meter elevation difference, taking about 15 minutes to reach an altitude of 1,400 meters, where they can enjoy the starry sky away from city lights.

This time, as a special event of the "Heaven's Paradise Night Tour," we will hold the "STARRY NIGHT FES 2026," where you can enjoy music and performances by various artists, performers, and comedians active both domestically and internationally, along with Japan's number one starry sky.

▶ Footage from the 2025 event

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgUUbyh9j3k&t=7s

"STARRY NIGHT FES 2026" Overview

Schedule

Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Sunday, August 9, 2026 (9 days)

Hours

◇ Day & Night Events

Friday, Saturday, Sunday (August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9)

13:00 – 16:00 / 18:00 – 21:00

◇ Night Events

Weekdays (August 3 – 6)

18:00 – 21:00

▪ Stage start and end times vary by day.

Downhill gondola operates continuously.

Venue

Fujimidai Highland Ropeway Heaven's Sonohara

3731-4 Chisato, Achi Village, Shimoina District, Nagano Prefecture 395-0304

Admission Fees

① Day Ticket (per day)

Adults/High school students: 2,900 yen / Elementary/Junior high students: 1,400 yen / Preschool children: Free

② Night Ticket (per day)

Adults/High school students: 4,000 – 4,500 yen / Elementary/Junior high students: 2,000 – 2,250 yen / Preschool children: Free

③ Day & Night Ticket (per day) – Available only on Friday, Saturday, Sunday (August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9)

Adults/High school students: 6,900 – 7,400 yen / Elementary/Junior high students: 3,400 – 3,650 yen / Preschool children: Free

*Fees include round-trip gondola fare. *Day & Night ticket holders can descend by gondola between 16:00 and 18:00 and re-enter.

Parking

2,000 spaces, free of charge.

Gondola Operating Conditions

Operations may be suspended if deemed difficult due to severe weather.

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Organizer

J. Mountains Central Co., Ltd.

Planning & Cooperation

Achi Shirokami Tourism Bureau Co., Ltd. / Star Village Achi Visitor Promotion Council

Inquiries

Fujimidai Highland Ropeway Heaven's Sonohara TEL: 0265-44-2311

Official Website

https://sva.jp/nightfes2025/

Performer Information

Performing Musicians

Akito, Atarayo, Allen, Yuya Ozaki, Akiko Ozawa, Kana, Quartet., Anri Kumaki, Grand Armee, Keisuke Sakamoto, Cosmic Mauve, Konaran, Sasuke, SEAMO, GENIC, Jobro Blog Band, Akira Jimbo (EX CASIOPEA), Star☆T, seven oops, Dance Man, dela, Doburock, Sora Tomonari, Keizo Nakanishi, Natsuko Nisshoku, Kaname Nemoto (STARDUST REVUE), nobodyknows+, Hana*Hana, Sae Banshoya, →Pia-no-jaC←, Riku Hirano, FUNKIST, VOICE, BOYS AND MEN, MATSURI, MHRJ, Miyuu, Miyuna, MOS, Yoshidayamada, Chihiro Yonekura

Performing Performers & Shows

Akurokai, OORT, KADOKAWA DREAMS, Haruki Kinoshita, Yuga Nakamura, TAKAYA, Ikkate Circus, Little Twin Stars, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, Pompompurin

Performing Comedians & Impersonators

Walters, Obata no Oniisan, Kotetsu, Skachan, Tetsu and Tomo, Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura, Motoya Nakamura, Nichiro, Nedd Zucchi, Nana Hashizume (pippin), Hoshinii, Yudetakano, Lanny Nose

Hoshinii Project

On Monday, August 3, and Tuesday, August 4, a special project by "Hoshinii," the popular comedian and starry sky commentator active in Achi Village, will be held. Enjoy a hilarious starry sky commentary with artists associated with Hoshinii.

◇ Performing Artists

Akito, Keisuke Sakamoto, Akira Jimbo (EX CASIOPEA), Dance Man, Keizo Nakanishi, Kaname Nemoto (STARDUST REVUE), Hana*Hana, VOICE, Hoshinii

Achi Village 70th Anniversary Project

On Friday, August 7, a special project for the 70th anniversary of Achi Village will be held.

Enjoy workshops by a world champion tricker and athletes who have won the Slackline World Championship, as well as circus and street performances outside the main stage.

Ticket Information

Ticket sales begin on June 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

① Day Ticket (per day)

Adults/High school students: 2,900 yen / Elementary/Junior high students: 1,400 yen / Preschool children: Free

② Night Ticket (per day)

Adults/High school students: 4,000 – 4,500 yen / Elementary/Junior high students: 2,000 – 2,250 yen / Preschool children: Free

③ Day & Night Ticket (per day) – Available only on Friday, Saturday, Sunday (August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9)

Adults/High school students: 6,900 – 7,400 yen / Elementary/Junior high students: 3,400 – 3,650 yen / Preschool children: Free

*Fees include round-trip gondola fare. *Variable pricing system. *Day & Night ticket holders can descend by gondola between 16:00 and 18:00 and re-enter.

◇ Discounted Set Tickets

① 5-day Day & Night Ticket

Valid for 5 days on Friday, Saturday, Sunday (August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9)

Adults/High school students: 22,000 yen / Elementary/Junior high students: 11,000 yen / Preschool children: Free

② Weekdays 4-day Night Ticket

Valid for 4 weekdays (August 3 – 6)

Adults/High school students: 12,000 yen / Elementary/Junior high students: 6,000 yen / Preschool children: Free

・Please check the date and time carefully when purchasing online tickets. Cancellations or changes after purchase due to customer convenience are not accepted. No refunds or discounts will be given in case of rain or cloudy weather, so please be aware of this before purchasing tickets. ・Resale of tickets for commercial purposes, such as on internet auctions, is prohibited. Entry may be refused for tickets purchased through such channels.

▶ The timetable will be announced in mid-June.

※ Additional performers will be announced as they are confirmed.

※ For details, please visit the official STARRY NIGHT FES 2026 website.