Limited to only four nights in 2018! You won’t want to miss this light-up spectacle at Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site!

A special event that is held only on four nights! YOKOSO JAPAN arranges transportation and accommodation for you!

People from across the world wish to see the incredible scenic beauty of the World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go.

The style of these historic homes is called “Gassho-zukuri.” It is said that the construction dates back to the late 1700s. This settlement of traditional dwellings is like a scene from a fairy tale. The beautiful snowy scenery is especially breathtaking and will leave you speechless.

The houses in Shirakawa-go are lit up for a few nights in the snowy season. You will have the rare opportunity to see this unique display only on January 21 (Sun), January 28 (Sun), February 4 (Sun) and February 12 (Mon) in 2018.

People are drawn to witness the majestic sight from all over the world, so you will have to scramble to find accommodation and transportation. However, YOKOSO JAPAN TOUR has secured the necessities for visitors from overseas! The most reasonable tour starts at 18,000 yen! A variety of tours are offered from many cities including Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya and you can choose one depending on where you are staying. You will find a tour that suits your itinerary! Check this page to see the tours! ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ＞＞Light-up at the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go that's held for only 4 nights each year! Find the perfect tour for you.＜＜

Snow monkey bus tour from Tokyo!

You won’t want to miss this tour from Tokyo! This bus tour will take you to the famous Jigokudani (Hell’s Valley) where Japanese macaques enjoy taking a bath in the snow. This unique place is as popular as Shirakawa-go. ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ＞＞Departing from Tokyo : Shirakawa-go Light Up and Snow Monkeys＜＜ You can say that you have seen most of the famous snowy sites in Japan when you have visited these two destinations! This bus tour makes it possible to see both places on a short two-day trip. If you plan to have the same itinerary as the aforementioned bus tour for the Shirakawa-go light-up event by yourself, you may have a difficult time to find an available hotel room and transportation. In addition, you will end up paying higher prices. This bus tour is priced 35,000 yen including dinner and breakfast! This is a bargain price for this special time of the year. You can just relax on the bus and you will arrive at your destination before you know! Interested? Then click here!

Day tour from Nagoya: perfect for busy tourists

For visitors who don’t have much time, have a Japan Rail Pass, or arrive at Centrair Airport in Nagoya, we recommend this tour from Nagoya. This tour is an easy day trip (18,000 yen) because it departs from Nagoya. It includes a trip to Hida Takayama and also provides you with Hidagyu (Japanese beef) lunch and a bento box for dinner. Check out this tour! ＞＞Day Trip from Nagoya: Shirakawa-go Light-up Tour＜＜

From Osaka, a tour with incredibly fresh sushi and Japanese beef, Hidagyu!

If you are planning to visit the Kansai area and are based in Osaka, you can see the lit-up Shirakawa-go by joining a YOKOSO JAPAN TOUR! If you love food and have especially chosen Osaka for its delicious food, then this tour is highly recommended! ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ＞＞From Osaka: Shirakawa-go Light Up with Gourmet: Sushi and Japanese Beef＜＜

The tour offers a bento box lunch prepared by an acclaimed restaurant, Nadaman, and Hidagyu for dinner. After dinner, you will see the illuminated Shirakawa-go and stay in Toyama overnight. Then you will enjoy lunch from a restaurant called Toyamawan Zushi. The lunch features fresh ingredients from Toyama Bay, which is known as a natural fish tank and is famous for its wide variety of seafood. This is truly a luxurious tour.

Stay Overnight in the Castle Town of Kanazawa and the Historic Town of Hida Takayama!

The beautiful area of Hida Takayama is a gateway to Shirakawa-go and is called “Little Kyoto in the mountains.” Many visitors stay in Hida Takayama to see Shirakawa-go.

Although Hida Takayama is located in close proximity to Shirakawa-go, only cars with permits can enter the light-up area. However, visiting this area is easy by bus with this YOKOSO JAPAN TOUR! We recommend this tour where you will see the stunning light up of Shirakawago for over 140 minutes. Then enjoy your dinner in Hida Takayama after the show. This beautiful tour will create a lasting memory for you as it happens only for four nights in a year. ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ＞＞A two-and-a-half-hour tour of the Shirakawa-go Light Up＜＜

For tourists who are planning to stay in the old castle town of Kanazawa, we recommend this taxi plan to go around Kanazawa. One of the most beautiful gardens, Kenrokuen in Kanazawa is famous for yukizuri, a technique of placing ropes stretched from the top of a tree to the lower branches to prevent their breaking under heavy snow in winter. ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ＞＞Enjoy the Shirakawa-go Light Up and Kanazawa in a Private Taxi Tour!＜＜ Even if your travel plan doesn’t include the Shirakawa-go area, you might find a Shirakawa-go light-up tour that suits you. If you are visiting Japan anytime between mid-January and early February, check out this page! ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ＞＞Light-up at the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go that's held for only 4 nights each year! Find the perfect tour for you.＜＜