{"id":1981,"date":"2025-12-10T08:33:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/?p=1981"},"modified":"2025-12-10T08:35:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T08:35:32","slug":"shirakawa-go-light-up-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/kanazawa\/shirakawa-go-light-up-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Snow &amp; Glow at Shirakawa-go: 4 Nights Only (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Snow-capped gassho-zukuri farmhouses glowing under winter skies\u2014it\u2019s the one scene every Japanese winter dreamer has on their list. If you\u2019re based in Kanazawa, the easiest, rule-compliant way to experience the <strong>2026 Shirakawa-go Light-Up<\/strong> is a dedicated evening bus tour that solves tickets, timing, and the late-night return.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/ishikawa\/kanazawa\/a\/189690?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=ShirakawagoLightupTourfromKanazawa&amp;sid=1486&amp;cid=blog_ShirakawagoLightupTourfromKanazawa\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1981_857251-e0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Quick Facts (2026 edition)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1981_f6ebb4-a1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1981_f6ebb4-a1\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Capture-lots-of-memories-w-photos-in-Shirakawa-go.jpg\" alt=\"Capture lots of memories w photos in Shirakawa-go\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1985\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 PIXTA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Event dates (4 nights only):<\/strong> Jan 12 (Mon, public holiday), Jan 18 (Sun), Jan 25 (Sun), Feb 1 (Sun); illumination 17:30\u201319:30; venue: Ogimachi District, Shirakawa Village (Gifu).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reservation-only event:<\/strong> You must have a dated <strong>entry ticket (lanyard)<\/strong>; <strong>no same-day sales will be permitted<\/strong>. Gate checks are enforced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Observation deck (castle ruins) is restricted:<\/strong> access <strong>requires a special deck ticket<\/strong>, obtainable <strong>only<\/strong> with (1) an <strong>overnight lodging plan in the village<\/strong> or (2) <strong>select route-bus company packages<\/strong> that explicitly include it. <strong>Tripods banned; timed access.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why join a tour from Kanazawa?<\/strong> Regular highway buses <strong>don\u2019t run after the light-up ends<\/strong> (last departures 16:00\u201317:00), so DIY visitors can\u2019t get back the same night. Tour coaches handle the late return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What you Get on the Kanazawa Bus Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> ~<strong>6.5\u20138 hours<\/strong> round-trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meeting\/finish point:<\/strong> <strong>JR Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa Port (West) Exit \u2014 Group Bus Boarding Area.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-site time:<\/strong> Daylight stroll + the full light-up window (<strong>17:30\u201319:30<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dinner plan option:<\/strong> <strong>Hoba miso<\/strong> set dinner at <strong>Hakusuien<\/strong> (local restaurant) on select departures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Important:<\/strong> <strong>Observation deck ticket is not included<\/strong>; enjoy village-level vantage points instead.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/ishikawa\/kanazawa\/a\/189690\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>2026 Dates, Times &amp; Policies (official)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Light-Up\u2019s <strong>40th edition<\/strong> runs <strong>four nights only<\/strong>: <strong>Jan 12, 18, 25 &amp; Feb 1<\/strong>. Lights are on from <strong>17:30 to 19:30<\/strong>. The event is <strong>reservation-only<\/strong> (no walk-ins) and may be <strong>canceled<\/strong> if a major nationwide cold wave threatens transportation safety.<a href=\"https:\/\/shirakawa-go.gr.jp\/en\/events\/105\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participation uses a strict <strong>advance entry system<\/strong>: everyone wears a dated lanyard pass, and <strong>those without passes are turned away<\/strong> at the gate. Drones are prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Sample Evening Itinerary (tour from Kanazawa)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1981_0fb765-d3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1981_0fb765-d3\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Magical-Shirakawa-go-Light-Up.jpg\" alt=\"Magical Shirakawa-go Light-Up\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1984\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 PIXTA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>13:50<\/strong> \u2013 Check in at <strong>JR Kanazawa Station (Kanazawa Port\/West Exit)<\/strong>, Group Bus Boarding Area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>14:00\u201315:30<\/strong> \u2013 Drive to Shirakawa-go<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>15:30\u201317:00<\/strong> \u2013 Explore Ogimachi village (traditional houses like <strong>Wada House<\/strong> \/ <strong>Kanda House<\/strong>; optional <strong>daytime<\/strong> visit to the <strong>Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observation Deck<\/strong> before it closes)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daytime deck access <strong>closes at 16:10<\/strong> (walking route closes <strong>15:45<\/strong>); shuttle <strong>up 09:00\u201315:40 \/ down 09:10\u201316:10<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/ishikawa\/kanazawa\/a\/189690\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>~17:00<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Dinner at Hakusuien<\/strong> (if on dinner plan)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>17:30\u201319:30<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Light-Up<\/strong> (free roaming around the village; classic reflection shots near <strong>My\u014dsenji<\/strong> area)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>~20:00\u201321:30<\/strong> \u2013 Coach back to Kanazawa\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Exact timings vary by date\/traffic.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Observation Deck: What\u2019s Realistic in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deck access is not open to general ticket holders at night.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only two routes to a <strong>deck ticket<\/strong>:\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overnight stay in Shirakawa-go<\/strong> on an official plan <strong>including a deck ticket<\/strong> (lottery-based allocation), or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specific route-bus operator packages<\/strong> (Nohi, Kaetsun\u014d, Toyama Chiho, Hokutetsu, Iruka) <strong>that explicitly include<\/strong> deck access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deck access is <strong>timed<\/strong>, <strong>tripods are banned<\/strong>, and <strong>numbers are very limited<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travel-agency day tours (like the Kanazawa bus on VELTRA) do not include deck tickets.<\/strong> Enjoy village-level compositions instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Daytime Restrictions on Event Days (good to know)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1981_c75ab2-5d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1981_c75ab2-5d\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-beauty-of-snowy-Shirakawa-go.jpg\" alt=\"The beauty of snowy Shirakawa-go\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1990\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 PIXTA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General daytime visitors:<\/strong> Parking lot opens <strong>08:00<\/strong>; <strong>last entry 15:00<\/strong>; <strong>all vehicles must exit by 17:00<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Observation deck (daytime):<\/strong> walking route <strong>closes 15:45<\/strong>; deck <strong>closes 16:10<\/strong>; shuttle <strong>up\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>09:00\u201315:40 \/ down 09:10\u201316:10<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>DIY Access (if you\u2019re not on a tour)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kanazawa \u21c4 Shirakawa-go highway bus:<\/strong> <strong>Nohi<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Hokutetsu<\/strong> operate near-hourly daytime services; <strong>~75 minutes<\/strong>, about <strong>\u00a52,800<\/strong> one way; <strong>seat reservations are mandatory.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japan-guide.com\/e\/e5953.html?aFROM=2167_5950&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Critical:<\/strong><strong>No regular buses after ~16:00\u201317:00<\/strong> from Shirakawa-go, so you <strong>cannot<\/strong> see the light-up <strong>and<\/strong> return to Kanazawa by ordinary bus the same night. Use a <strong>tour coach<\/strong> or <strong>stay overnight<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>What to Wear &amp; Bring (Jan\u2013Feb nights)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect <strong>\u221210 \u00b0C to 0 \u00b0C<\/strong> during the event window; paths can be <strong>icy<\/strong>. Wear <strong>insulated, waterproof boots<\/strong>, warm layers, gloves\/hat, and carry a <strong>small flashlight<\/strong>. <strong>Drones are prohibited<\/strong> in the village.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Photography Pointers (village-level shots)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image1981_1ac0fb-68 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1981_1ac0fb-68\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/travelguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Shirakawa-go-Gassho-Zukuri-Houses-1.jpg\" alt=\"Shirakawa-go &amp; Gassho-Zukuri Houses\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1987\"\/><figcaption>\u00a9 PIXTA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reflections:<\/strong> After dusk, look for the \u201cupside-down gassho\u201d reflections near <strong>My\u014dsenji<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/ishikawa\/kanazawa\/a\/189690\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Etiquette &amp; safety:<\/strong> Keep to paths, mind icy surfaces, and follow staff instructions. Tripods are <strong>not<\/strong> allowed on the observation deck (if you have access).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Why Book the Kanazawa Bus Tour?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Guaranteed logistics on event nights<\/strong> (entry handling + late return).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built-in daylight time<\/strong> before the lights come on\u2014ideal for exploring interiors (e.g., Wada\/Kanda Houses) and grabbing golden-hour frames.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional hot dinner<\/strong> at a local gassho-style restaurant (<strong>Hakusuien<\/strong>), so you\u2019re not hunting for food in sub-zero temps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 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> .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#878787;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#878787;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#878787;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#878787;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#878787;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#878787;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#878787;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#878787;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1981_686f59-b2 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1981_476651-d6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>\u00a0Are observatory tickets included on this Kanazawa tour?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No. Observation deck access requires a special ticket available only via overnight lodging plans <strong>or<\/strong> select route-bus packages. Most travel-agency day tours do <strong>not<\/strong> include it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1981_20b040-d1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Can I book last minute?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Bookings are accepted <strong>until the day before<\/strong> if seats remain\u2014but this event sells out fast.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.veltra.com\/en\/asia\/japan\/ishikawa\/kanazawa\/a\/189690\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#878787;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#878787;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#878787;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#878787;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#878787;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#878787;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#878787;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#878787;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:1px solid transparent;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;border-left:1px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#878787;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#878787;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#878787;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#878787;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1981_4f30ef-38 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1981_2a6262-87\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What if the 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Dress children for deep-winter conditions and follow staff guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Planning Extras from Kanazawa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pair your trip with <strong>Kenrokuen<\/strong> in the snow or a steaming bowl at <strong>Omicho Market<\/strong> the next morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deepen the story with a primer on <strong>gassho-zukuri<\/strong> architecture before you go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Glow Time is Go Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only four nights in 2026. The village glitters, the buses sell out, and your camera roll deserves this. 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