When will Shirakawa-go Illumination 2025 take place? How many times will it be held?
" Shirakawa-go "teeth, Gifu ・This is a village in Shirakawa Village. The value of the village is recognized worldwide. In 1995, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was done. Gassho-style house The beautiful scenery, woven with the changing seasonal landscapes, attracts many tourists.
This time,
Shirakawa-go Illumination Event in 2025 (Reiwa 7)
Shirakawa-go is known as one of the snowiest areas in Japan, and the light-up events held in the winter attract many tourists.
In addition to the illumination schedule and highlights, we will also introduce recommended activities and experiences you can enjoy around Shirakawa-go.
Please use this article as a reference and head out to the Shirakawa-go light-up event.
table of contents
- 1 Shirakawa-go Illumination: How many times will it be held in 2025? What are the highlights?
- 2 Shirakawa-go Illumination 2025 Highlight 1: A panoramic view of Shirakawa-go from Shiroyama Castle Tower
- 3 Shirakawa-go Illumination 2025 Highlight 2: Inverted Gassho-style houses reflected on the water surface
- 4 2025 "39th Shirakawa-go Light-up Event"
- 5 Ranking of tour plans you would like to experience together with Shirakawa-go Illumination 2025
- 6 Let's go see the Shirakawa-go Light-up 2025!
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Shirakawa-go Illumination: How many times will it be held in 2025? What are the highlights?
Shirakawa-go is a place where the " Upside-down Gassho-style ", an observation deck with a panoramic view of the Gassho-style village " Shiroyama Castle Tower There are plenty of things to see in each area. The light-up event was held six times in the previous year, 2024 (Reiwa 6), but due to the lack of snow in recent years, it will not be held in 2025 (Reiwa 7). A total of four events is.
The sight of the village covered in snow being illuminated by the light
Fantastic beauty
It's worth a visit just to stroll around.
Shirakawa-go light-up event requires reservation only
And there will be no tickets sold on the day.
Be sure to make a reservation in advance before visiting.
Shirakawa-go Illumination 2025 Highlight 1: A panoramic view of Shirakawa-go from Shiroyama Castle Tower
"Joyama Castle Tower" is located on a hill, A spot where you can get a panoramic view of the Gassho-style village There is also a souvenir shop called "Tenboudai Souvenir Shop" and a cafe called "Tenboudai Cafe" where you can enjoy local delicacies.
At the light-up event,
A panoramic view of the entire village covered in snow
The view from the heights is breathtaking!
To get to Shiroyama Castle Tower,
Access by shuttle bus or on foot only
can.
Shirakawa-go Illumination 2025 Highlight 2: Inverted Gassho-style houses reflected on the water surface
One of the highlights is the beautiful scenery of the Gassho-style temple reflected upside down in the rice fields, called "upside-down Gassho-style." Rice fields around Myozenji Temple in the Hagimachi area is a recommended spot.
The rice fields near Myozenji Temple The area is large and snow does not accumulate easily. Therefore, if there is water, you can see the upside-down Gassho-style structure! You can see the inverted Gassho-style houses covered in snow. This is a sight that can only be seen during the winter light-up event!
2025 "39th Shirakawa-go Light-up Event"
The " The 39th Shirakawa-go Light-up Event Details of " are as follows:
World Heritage Hida Takayama + Shirakawago Gassho Village Day Tour
Hida Takayama: Stroll through the old town and sample Hida beef and Takayama ramen. Miyagawa Morning Market: Visit one of Japan's three largest morning markets and buy fresh produce and crafts. Shirakawa-go Gassho Village: See the World Heritage village and experience its natural beauty and traditional architecture. Luo Ren Cafe: Experience an old Gassho-style house featured in One Piece and sample Azuki bean paste.
This is a day trip bus tour that departs and arrives conveniently from Nagoya Station. You can sit comfortably on the bus and participate in popular spots that are relatively difficult to access. You will visit three good old Japanese towns: Gujo Hachiman, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go. The staff can speak English, Japanese, and Chinese, so it is perfect for groups of Japanese people or friends visiting from overseas.
*This tour is a monitor tour held from October 25th to 30th. You can participate at a special price, and we ask for your cooperation in filling out a questionnaire after the tour. (*Only those who can ride a bicycle can participate in this tour. Thank you for your understanding.) The southern area of the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go. Further inland from the unexplored Shirakawa-go, in Hakusan National Park, is the "Oki-en".
Let's go see the Shirakawa-go Light-up 2025!
Shirakawa-go Light-up Event is a special event where you can enjoy the unique winter scenery. Admission is by reservation only So, don't forget to check in advance!
Shirakawa-go light-up event: something you should see at least once in your life Why not give it a try?
*The content of this article is current as of September 2024.
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