[长野] Nagoya to Shirakawa-go Winter Illumination Small Group 1-Day Tour

[Shirakawago Illumination] Shirakawago is located in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Famous for its unique gassho-zukuri wooden houses, it is designated as a World Heritage site. In autumn, it looks as if nature has spilled its palette; red maples and yellow leaves contrast with the quaint wooden houses, and after the winter snow falls, this place becomes Hayao Miyazaki's fairy tale world. Every winter, Shirakawago holds an illumination event—only 4 days a year. As the sky gradually darkens, the snow-covered thatched-roof houses and the surrounding orange glow blend together. When the snow-covered gassho-style houses appear faint and hazy in the soft light, it feels just like being in a fairy tale world ~ [Takayama Old Town] Known as "Little Kyoto," this is a well-preserved Edo-period castle town filled with a strong historical atmosphere and traditional charm. The Sannmachi Suji historic district retains the appearance of an Edo-period castle town; though not long, it is definitely worth a stroll~ The old streets c