[Ishikawa] Departing from Nagoya・Takayama Old Town + Shirakawa-go Illumination (excluding observation deck)
- Overview
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- Limited time only: Shirakawa-go illumination event held only on January 11, January 17, January 24, and January 31, 2027. Spots are rare.
- In-depth experience: Explore the old streets of Takayama during the day and feel the ancient charm left from the Edo period.
- Romantic night view: Shirakawa-go Gassho Village illuminated at night, with snow houses and lights reflecting each other, creating a dreamy winter atmosphere.
- Easy round trip: Depart from Nagoya, with a Chinese-speaking driver-guide accompanying you throughout the journey, ensuring peace of mind.
- Comfortable small group: Travel in a 10-seater Hiace commercial vehicle, comfortable and spacious, avoiding crowds.
- What to expect
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Shirakawa-go's illumination is Japan's most enchanting winter spectacle, open to the public on only four designated days each year (in 2027, these are January 13th, January 17th, January 24th, and January 31st). For these brief four nights, tourists from around the world flock to the village, and tickets and spots are often extremely difficult to secure. On these rare evenings, the snow-covered gassho-zukuri village is lit up by countless lights, as if time has stood still in a fairy tale world. Witnessing this scene firsthand is not just a travel memory, but an unforgettable winter night miracle. This tour departs from Nagoya, allowing you to explore the "Hida Little Kyoto" Takayama Old Town during the day, and arrive in Shirakawa-go in the evening to enjoy the illuminations. There's no need to worry about reservations or transportation; a Chinese-speaking driver and guide will accompany you throughout, making it easy to experience this precious event that occurs only four days a year.