Highlights
A 4-day limited tour to see the light-up event held in Shirakawa-go
Enjoy the enchanting night that emerges amidst the pure white snow
Includes a Gassho-Zukuri Minkaen entrance ticket (with zenzai, sweet red bean soup)
Enjoy the illumination to your heart's content until it ends at 7:30 PM
Safe and convenient bus travel from Takayama to Shirakawa-go
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Overview
Gifu
5.5 hour(s)
Available Sun, Mon
Pick-up not available
189753
10043
Coupons
What to expect
Join a special bus tour to Shirakawa-go's light-up event, featuring illuminated gassho-style houses. Enjoy entry to the Gassho-Zukuri Minkaen and a traditional zenzai dessert. This limited-time tour provides a rare glimpse into Japan's winter beauty.
【Shirakawa-go Light-up Bus Operation Dates and Sales Start Date】
< Sold Out >・January 13 (Mon): Reservations open October 4 (Fri) at 14:00
< Sold Out > ・January 19 (Sun): Reservations open October 11 (Fri) at 14:00
< Sold Out > ・January 26 (Sun): Reservations open October 18 (Fri) at 14:00
< Sold Out > ・February 2 (Sun): Reservations open October 25 (Fri) at 14:00
< Sold Out >・January 13 (Mon): Reservations open October 4 (Fri) at 14:00
< Sold Out > ・January 19 (Sun): Reservations open October 11 (Fri) at 14:00
< Sold Out > ・January 26 (Sun): Reservations open October 18 (Fri) at 14:00
< Sold Out > ・February 2 (Sun): Reservations open October 25 (Fri) at 14:00
Packages
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Packages
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Shirakawago Light-up Bus Tour A course Bus NO.04 (Departs at 15:40)
USD 66.47
Total:
Price per Adult :
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Shirakawago Light-up Bus Tour A course Bus NO.05 (Departs at 15:40)
USD 66.47
Total:
Price per Adult :
Availability Calendar
Shirakawago Light-up Bus Tour A course Bus NO.04 (Departs at 15:40)
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult
USD 66.47
Total:
Adult
USD 66.47
Price per Adult :
Elementary school (Age 6-12)
USD 53.17
Overview
Afternoon
5.5 hour(s)
Available Sun, Mon
Without pick-up
Inclusions: Bus fare / Gassho-Zukuri Minkaen entrance ticket (with zenzai, sweet red bean soup)
Schedule
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15:10
Please proceed to the Takayama Nohi Bus Ticket Counter
Ticket Exchange
Before boarding the bus, you need to exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center counter.
15:40
Departure from Takayama Nohi Bus Center
Bus ride duration: Approximately 1 hour.
16:40
Arrive at the World Heritage Site "Shirakawa-go" / Free Sightseeing
You can see a landscape that makes you feel as if you've stepped back in time to a fairy tale world, with 114 gassho-style houses still remaining. Enjoy exploring to your heart's content.
Viewing the Shirakawa-go Light-Up
Enjoy the enchanting sight of gassho-style houses emerging from the pure white snow. This beautiful scenery can only be seen during this time of year.
*The illumination is from 17:30 to 19:30.
Visit to the Gassho-zukuri Minkaen (Open-Air Museum)
Enjoy a visit to the open-air museum, which features relocated gassho-style houses from Shirakawa Village. During the light-up event, the museum extends its hours until 19:30 (last entry at 19:10).
Departure from Shirakawa-go by Bus
Bus ride duration: Approximately 1 hour.
20:30
Arrival at Takayama Nohi Bus Center
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Required items to bring & attire
- Winter jacket
- It gets very cold at night, so please wear warm clothes and non-slip shoes.
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Arrival may be delayed due to snow pileups or traffic congestion. In such cases, please note that the tour time may be shorter than scheduled.
- Please note that the admission ticket for the observation deck is not included. Therefore, you will not be able to access the observation deck.
- The reservation start date varies depending on the usage date.
- After viewing the Shirakawa-go Light-up, there are no route buses returning to Takayama City. Customers wishing to visit the Shirakawa-go Light-up by bus should use this Shirakawa-go Light-up Bus.
- Before boarding the bus, you need to exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center counter. The ticket exchange service starts at 7:00 AM on the day of departure, so please complete the exchange early, regardless of your departure time. The counter gets very busy just before departure, and there is a possibility you might miss the bus.
Other requirements
- [Expiration Date]
Valid only for the participation date specified
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
Shirakawago Light-up Bus Tour A course Bus NO.05 (Departs at 15:40)
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult
USD 66.47
Total:
Adult
USD 66.47
Price per Adult :
Elementary school (Age 6-12)
USD 53.17
Overview
Afternoon
5.5 hour(s)
Available Sun, Mon
Without pick-up
Inclusions: Bus fare / Gassho-Zukuri Minkaen entrance ticket (with zenzai, sweet red bean soup)
Schedule
View All
15:10
Please proceed to the Takayama Nohi Bus Ticket Counter
Ticket Exchange
Before boarding the bus, you need to exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center counter.
15:40
Departure from Takayama Nohi Bus Center
Bus ride duration: Approximately 1 hour.
16:40
Arrive at the World Heritage Site "Shirakawa-go" / Free Sightseeing
You can see a landscape that makes you feel as if you've stepped back in time to a fairy tale world, with 114 gassho-style houses still remaining. Enjoy exploring to your heart's content.
Viewing the Shirakawa-go Light-Up
Enjoy the enchanting sight of gassho-style houses emerging from the pure white snow. This beautiful scenery can only be seen during this time of year.
*The illumination is from 17:30 to 19:30.
Visit to the Gassho-zukuri Minkaen (Open-Air Museum)
Enjoy a visit to the open-air museum, which features relocated gassho-style houses from Shirakawa Village. During the light-up event, the museum extends its hours until 19:30 (last entry at 19:10).
Departure from Shirakawa-go by Bus
Bus ride duration: Approximately 1 hour.
20:30
Arrival at Takayama Nohi Bus Center
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
Required items to bring & attire
- Winter jacket
- It gets very cold at night, so please wear warm clothes and non-slip shoes.
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Arrival may be delayed due to snow pileups or traffic congestion. In such cases, please note that the tour time may be shorter than scheduled.
- Please note that the admission ticket for the observation deck is not included. Therefore, you will not be able to access the observation deck.
- The reservation start date varies depending on the usage date.
- After viewing the Shirakawa-go Light-up, there are no route buses returning to Takayama City. Customers wishing to visit the Shirakawa-go Light-up by bus should use this Shirakawa-go Light-up Bus.
- Before boarding the bus, you need to exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center counter. The ticket exchange service starts at 7:00 AM on the day of departure, so please complete the exchange early, regardless of your departure time. The counter gets very busy just before departure, and there is a possibility you might miss the bus.
Other requirements
- [Expiration Date]
Valid only for the participation date specified
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- - Cancellation is possible until the departure/start time with a fee of 100 yen per person.
- No refunds are available after the departure/start time.
*Based on local time.
Change Policy
- Changes to the reservation for this activity are not possible. If you wish to change the date, number of participants, or other details, please cancel your current reservation and make a new booking.
Operation days
- WeekDays
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- - Cancellation is possible until the departure/start time with a fee of 100 yen per person.
- No refunds are available after the departure/start time.
*Based on local time.
Change Policy
- Changes to the reservation for this activity are not possible. If you wish to change the date, number of participants, or other details, please cancel your current reservation and make a new booking.
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Required items to bring & attire
- Winter jacket
- It gets very cold at night, so please wear warm clothes and non-slip shoes.
Other requirements
- [Expiration Date]
Valid only for the participation date specified
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Arrival may be delayed due to snow pileups or traffic congestion. In such cases, please note that the tour time may be shorter than scheduled.
- Please note that the admission ticket for the observation deck is not included. Therefore, you will not be able to access the observation deck.
- The reservation start date varies depending on the usage date.
- After viewing the Shirakawa-go Light-up, there are no route buses returning to Takayama City. Customers wishing to visit the Shirakawa-go Light-up by bus should use this Shirakawa-go Light-up Bus.
- Before boarding the bus, you need to exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center counter. The ticket exchange service starts at 7:00 AM on the day of departure, so please complete the exchange early, regardless of your departure time. The counter gets very busy just before departure, and there is a possibility you might miss the bus.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
Required items to bring & attire
- Winter jacket
- It gets very cold at night, so please wear warm clothes and non-slip shoes.
Other requirements
- [Expiration Date]
Valid only for the participation date specified
Additional notes
- This activity does not accept any changes to confirmed bookings.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Arrival may be delayed due to snow pileups or traffic congestion. In such cases, please note that the tour time may be shorter than scheduled.
- Please note that the admission ticket for the observation deck is not included. Therefore, you will not be able to access the observation deck.
- The reservation start date varies depending on the usage date.
- After viewing the Shirakawa-go Light-up, there are no route buses returning to Takayama City. Customers wishing to visit the Shirakawa-go Light-up by bus should use this Shirakawa-go Light-up Bus.
- Before boarding the bus, you need to exchange your voucher for a ticket at the Takayama Nohi Bus Center counter. The ticket exchange service starts at 7:00 AM on the day of departure, so please complete the exchange early, regardless of your departure time. The counter gets very busy just before departure, and there is a possibility you might miss the bus.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 6.
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Shirakawa-go Light-Up Bus Tour from Takayama with Gassho-Zukuri Entry
Join a special bus tour to Shirakawa-go's light-up event, featuring illuminated gassho-style houses. Enjoy entry to the Gassho-Zukuri Minkaen and a traditional zenzai dessert. This limited-time tour provides a rare glimpse into Japan's winter beauty.
