▲ [Important Notes About Shirakawa-go Illumination Night View] ※This tour does not include visiting the observation deck for the illumination night view. There are many areas to explore within the village, so please enjoy walking around. ※The itinerary order may change depending on road conditions on the day. ※Shirakawa-go gets very cold at night, so please wear warm clothing and non-slip shoes. ※Due to poor lighting at night, please confirm the return bus boarding location after getting off. ※This tour will have staff accompaniment but does not include detailed guide services. ※Return time may be delayed due to traffic congestion. ※Specific seats cannot be assigned. ※Children under 6 years old cannot participate. ※Illumination starts at 5:30 PM. ※If there are insufficient participants, the bus may be replaced with a smaller vehicle. Please be aware.
▲ The Shirakawa-go Light-up is a magical winter spectacle in Japan, open to visitors on only four designated dates each year (January 12, 18, 25 and February 1 in 2026). During these four short nights, visitors from around the world flock here, making admission tickets and spots highly sought after.
▲ Shirakawa-go was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 as "an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement that is representative of a significant stage in human history through its architectural forms, accumulated building techniques, or remarkable landscapes." The gassho-zukuri farmhouses are concentrated in the Ogimachi area at the northern center of the village. Through surrounding cultural experience facilities and historical museums, visitors can glimpse the traditional wisdom of living in harmony with nature.
▲ Stroll through Takayama's Sanmachi Old Street, known as "Little Kyoto," and immerse yourself in the traditional Edo-period charm. The rows of century-old wooden buildings lining the street transport you back in time.
▲ Takayama Jinya is widely popular for its elegant, distinctive, and striking shrine architectural style
▲ Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine
▲ Hida beef is known for its delicate marbling, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, and rich, savory "Umami" flavor.
