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UPCOMINGIllumination· Annual
Shirakawa-go Light-Up Event
白川郷ライトアップイベント
Gifu · Chubu
The famous, ticketed, reservation-only illumination of the gassho-zukuri village, held on 4 specific nights only in the 2026 season (40th anniversary edition) — distinct from the DB's existing general/free 'Winter Snow Scenery at Shirakawa-go' entry.
- Dates
- January 11–31Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Start time
- 17:30
- Location
- Gifu · Chubu
- Nearest station
- No nearby station — bus from Takayama (~50 min) or Kanazawa (~1h15) via Nōhi/Hokutetsu Bus
- Crowd level
- Local attendance
- Entry
- Paid admission
- Official site
Happens every year
What to expect
The iconic illuminated snow-covered thatched-roof village, on 4 reservation-only nights.
Best viewing tips
Fully reservation-only via bus tour or taxi + parking reservation + observation-deck ticket. 2026 sessions: Jan 12, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, each 17:30-19:30. 2026 pricing/booking opens Sep 22, 2026.
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