[Nagano] World Heritage Site Takayama Shirakawa-go Illumination Bus Day Tour (Includes Snacks & Local Specialty Souvenir)

The Shirakawa-go Winter Illumination, open for only 4 days a year, is the most precious and limited experience of this trip! As night falls, the snow-covered Gassho-zukuri village is lit up with warm lights, and the ancient streets, snowy scenery, and dreamy nightscape intertwine to form a fairytale picture that only appears briefly in winter. The itinerary first heads to the Hida Takayama Old Town (if there is traffic congestion, the visiting time may be shortened or the Takayama attractions may be canceled). Stroll through the old streets that retain the style of the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho periods, where wooden houses, sake breweries, and traditional shops intertwine to form a Japanese streetscape full of historical charm. During the free lunch time, you can taste Takayama ramen, Hida beef dishes, and local snacks, and leisurely experience the rustic charm of "Little Kyoto of Hida." Then, from Takayama, proceed to Shirakawa-go Gassho Village. Along the way, the mountain scenery gradually becomes covered wit