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The Outline of the 39th 2025 Shirakawa-go Light-up event

The Outline of the 39th 2025 Shirakawa-go Light-up event

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JAN 13 (Mon.), JAN 19 (Sun.), JAN (Sun.), and FEB 2 (Sun.), 2025

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Notes for the day of the 2025 light-up event (January 13, 19, 26, and February 2) 

The Outline of the 39th 2025 Shirakawa-go Light-up event

JAN 13 (Mon.), JAN 19 (Sun.), JAN (Sun.), and FEB 2 (Sun.), 2025

Schedule announced for the '39th Shirakawa-go Light-up Event' in 2025 (1st.July.2024).

2025.13 (Mon.) Jan, 19 (Sun.) Jan, 26 (Sun.) Jan and 2 (Sun.) Feb.

The 39th Shirakawa-go Light-Up Event in 2025 - schedule announced ! (2024.7.1)
First of all, only the schedule will be announcedt. The details of the event and how to make reservations are currently being discussed, and will be posted on the Shirakawa-go Tourist Association's website around the beginning of September.

*Note: Please note that the light-up events are by reservation only (admission ticket only), so it is not possible to attend on the day.

WHAT'S’ NEW

2025/01/01 (Wed)

Traffic congestion

※2024-2025 Traffic congestion forecast for the year-end and New Year holidays in Shirakawa-go ●Period Saturday, December 28, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2025     Year-end and New Year road congestion forecast ●Period January 11 (Sat.), 12 (Sun.), 13 (Mon.), 2025     Three-day weekend in January Road congestion forecast Traffic jam range  From the entrance of the parking lot at Seseragi Park to the Shirakawa-go IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway Shirakawa-go usually receives a large number of visitors during the year-end and New Year's holidays, causing heavy congestion on the surrounding roads. When coming to Shirakawa-go, please be on time and drive safely. In addition to the Seseragi Park Parking Lot, we will use the Midajima Park Temporary Parking Lot and Terao Temporary Parking Lot, but all parking lots will be full, causing traffic congestion from the parking lots toward the Shirakawa-go IC. Normally, it takes about 10 minutes from the Shirakawa-go IC to the parking lot, but if there is traffic congestion, it may take more than one hour depending on the situation. The capacity of Shirakawa-go Gassho-Zukuri Village is limited, and it is very difficult to accommodate more visitors by securing temporary parking spaces. Public transportation (highway buses, etc.) will also experience significant delays in arrival and departure times at the Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal due to traffic congestion. We recommend that you arrive early (*before around 10:00 a.m.) to avoid traffic jams, but we ask for your understanding and cooperation to check traffic information carefully and plan accordingly. ※Around 10:00 is only an approximate time when traffic jams usually occur. Traffic jams may occur before 10:00 a.m. depending on the day, weather, parking lot switching, etc.

WHAT'S’ NEW

Unexplored areas of Japan

Unexplored areas of Japan

Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Village, which is registered as a The World Heritage Site, has over 100 large and small-size of Gassho-zukuri building, and it is known as a village where people are live their lives and continuing existence the traditional way of life.
In addition, there are many hidden gem and sightseeing spots around where you can experience the traditional wisdom and skills , and the magnificent nature that you should visit, such as "Hirase Onsen"

Stay

You can choose variety inns near Shirakawago. Please enjoy your stay.

Eat&Buy

You can enjoy the local dishes using local ingredients, including Hida style crafts and products.

See&Fun

You can thoroughly enjoy the culture of Shirakawa-go by visitting the historical buildings.

Tours&Activities

Shirakawago is surrounded by nature, mountains and river. Come to refresh yourself here.

The World Heritage

  • The World Heritage
  • The World Heritage

The World Heritage

Supporting each other, Hometown of people's hearts

The World Heritage

Shirakawago (ogimachi village) in Gifu Prefecture is known as a village of Gassho style house. More than 100 large and small-size of Gassho style building are remain and people are still live in there . In 1995 it was registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's said that not only for its buildings and landscapes which was registered but also the activities of mutual assistance rooted among the residents as well.
It is a place where you can feel Japan's traditional scenery back in the good old days of Japan, and a place where you can deeply feel the ural culture way of life.

世界遺産 ひだ白川郷

STAY Spend quietly times in unexplored areas You can relax in Shirakawa-go, where you can feel the traditional's atmosphere. Variety choices of accommodation, including the traditional Gassho-style house and the popular inns.

Hirase Onsen/World Heritage Site stay
Hirase Onsen/World Heritage Site stay
Hirase Onsen/World Heritage Site stay
Hirase Onsen/World Heritage Site stay

EXPERIENCE An experience which is possible in Shirakawa-go You can experience the magnificent nature of Shirakawa-go in four seasons. We have a wide variety of activities and tours, please come to enjoy the nature experience.

Feel the nature in spring, summer, autumn and winter
Feel the nature in spring, summer, autumn and winter
Feel the nature in spring, summer, autumn and winter
Feel the nature in spring, summer, autumn and winter

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