Shirakawa-go Light-Up

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Shirakawa, Gifu

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Date

Select Saturdays in January–February

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Region

Chubu

About this event

The UNESCO World Heritage gassho-zukuri farmhouses of Shirakawa-go are illuminated against heavy snow — creating one of Japan's most magical winter images.

Highlights

✓UNESCO World Heritage
✓Traditional farmhouses
✓Heavy snow backdrop
✓Limited entry (lottery)

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Bus from Shirakawago IC (car) or bus from Kanazawa / Takayama

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