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
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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】
・January 12 (Mon) Session → October 3 (Fri) 14:00
・January 18 (Sun) Session → October 10 (Fri) 14:00
・January 25 (Sun) Session → October 17 (Fri) 14:00
・February 1 (Sun) Session → October 24 (Fri) 14:00
・January 12 (Mon) Session → October 3 (Fri) 14:00
・January 18 (Sun) Session → October 10 (Fri) 14:00
・January 25 (Sun) Session → October 17 (Fri) 14:00
・February 1 (Sun) Session → October 24 (Fri) 14:00
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Shirakawago Light-up Bus Tour A course (Departs at 15:40)
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult
USD 79.60
Total:
Adult
USD 79.60
Price per Adult :
This regular sightseeing bus tours the Light-Up event held at the World Heritage Shirakawa-go.
*Please note that the admission ticket for the observation deck is not included. Therefore, you will not be able to access the observation deck.
Elementary school (Age 6-12)
USD 66.33
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.
Please complete the check-in at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
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 (~19:20)
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.
20:20
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.
- 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 - An internet-connected smartphone and the reservation confirmation email
- When using the voucher, open the usage screen from the link sent to you at the time of purchase, press the “Use” button, and show the screen to a staff member.
*Please ensure you have a stable network connection, as you will need to access the web page on your smartphone.
*Screenshots and printed copies cannot be accepted. ◆ How to use the digital ticket (example).pdf - *If you purchase multiple tickets in one transaction, they cannot be used separately, and all tickets will be activated simultaneously. To use the tickets individually, please purchase them separately.
*For security purposes, you may be required to authenticate using a one-time password (OTP). If prompted, please follow the steps below: - 1. Enter the email address to receive the OTP and press the send button.
2. Check that the OTP has been received by the email address set up in step 1. (The email containing the OTP will be sent from the domain “@linktivity.co.jp.” Please also check your spam folder just to be sure. If you can’t find it there, your email address may be incorrect. Open the URL for the usage screen from the voucher again and try again by entering your email address.) - 3. Enter the OTP listed in the received email into the ticket screen and press the Confirm button. If you enter it correctly, the usage screen will be displayed. (Once OTP authentication is complete, the OTP will be sent to the email address you set. This email address cannot be changed, so please set an email address that can be confirmed locally on the day of use.)
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 - An internet-connected smartphone and the reservation confirmation email
- When using the voucher, open the usage screen from the link sent to you at the time of purchase, press the “Use” button, and show the screen to a staff member.
*Please ensure you have a stable network connection, as you will need to access the web page on your smartphone.
*Screenshots and printed copies cannot be accepted. ◆ How to use the digital ticket (example).pdf - *If you purchase multiple tickets in one transaction, they cannot be used separately, and all tickets will be activated simultaneously. To use the tickets individually, please purchase them separately.
*For security purposes, you may be required to authenticate using a one-time password (OTP). If prompted, please follow the steps below: - 1. Enter the email address to receive the OTP and press the send button.
2. Check that the OTP has been received by the email address set up in step 1. (The email containing the OTP will be sent from the domain “@linktivity.co.jp.” Please also check your spam folder just to be sure. If you can’t find it there, your email address may be incorrect. Open the URL for the usage screen from the voucher again and try again by entering your email address.) - 3. Enter the OTP listed in the received email into the ticket screen and press the Confirm button. If you enter it correctly, the usage screen will be displayed. (Once OTP authentication is complete, the OTP will be sent to the email address you set. This email address cannot be changed, so please set an email address that can be confirmed locally on the day of use.)
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.
- 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.
