2026/11/06
Notification
Event
旬な情報
Important Information and Precautions for the 2027 Shirakawa-go Light-Up Event Dates (January 11, 17, 24 & 31)
【Regarding the Shirakawa-go Light-Up Event】
・For visitors who wish to enjoy daytime sightseeing without participating in the Light-Up Event, please refer to the section below titled [Daytime Sightseeing on Light-Up Event Dates].
・The Shirakawa-go Light-Up Event is held under a strict advance reservation system.
Visitors without advance reservations cannot participate in the event. No tickets will be sold on the day of the event.
・As in previous years, an admission ticket system will be implemented to prevent rule violations. An admission gate will be set up at the entrance to the village to check participants.
・Admission tickets will be issued as neck-hanging passes. All participants are required to wear their passes around their necks at all times when entering the gate and walking around the village.
Visitors without a valid admission ticket will not be allowed to enter the village and will be required to leave. Please take note.
・Depending on the type of reservation, access to the observation deck may or may not be included. Please check the details carefully.
※For further details, please refer to the section below: "Overview of the 41st Shirakawa-go Light-Up Event (2027)."
・The Shirakawa-go Light-Up Event is held under a strict advance reservation system.
Visitors without advance reservations cannot participate in the event. No tickets will be sold on the day of the event.
・As in previous years, an admission ticket system will be implemented to prevent rule violations. An admission gate will be set up at the entrance to the village to check participants.
・Admission tickets will be issued as neck-hanging passes. All participants are required to wear their passes around their necks at all times when entering the gate and walking around the village.
Visitors without a valid admission ticket will not be allowed to enter the village and will be required to leave. Please take note.
・Depending on the type of reservation, access to the observation deck may or may not be included. Please check the details carefully.
※For further details, please refer to the section below: "Overview of the 41st Shirakawa-go Light-Up Event (2027)."
【Daytime Sightseeing on Light-Up Event Dates】
On Light-Up Event dates only, certain restrictions apply to daytime sightseeing in order to separate event participants from general visitors who are not participating in the event. Please carefully review the following information.
Parking Information
・Advance reservations are not required for regular car parking for daytime sightseeing. (Buses are excluded.)
・For regular cars visiting during the daytime, the parking lot opens at 8:00, with the last entry permitted until 15:00 (staff will guide vehicles). All vehicles must leave the parking lot by 17:00. Please note that entry after 15:00 will not be permitted.
・For buses visiting during the daytime, the bus parking lot opens at 8:00, with the last entry permitted until 14:00. All buses must leave the parking lot by 16:00. Please note that entry after 14:00 will not be permitted. In addition, advance reservations for bus parking must be made through the "Shirakawa-go Bus Parking Reservation Website."
・The recommended sightseeing time for the World Heritage village is approximately 2–3 hours. To allow sufficient time for your visit, we strongly recommend arriving at the parking lot by 12:00 noon.
Observation Deck Information
・Private vehicle access to the village-operated Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observation Deck is prohibited throughout the entire day. Please use the observation deck shuttle bus or walk to reach the observation deck.
・Due to preparations for the Light-Up Event, the walking route to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observation Deck will be open until 15:45 and will close at 16:10. Please plan your visit accordingly and allow sufficient time.
・The observation deck shuttle bus will operate on its regular schedule: Upbound: 9:00–15:40 Downbound: 9:10–16:10 ※ The shuttle bus does not operate during the 12:00 hour.
・If you choose to walk, the observation deck can be reached in approximately 15–20 minutes via the walking trail behind Wada House.
Parking Information
・Advance reservations are not required for regular car parking for daytime sightseeing. (Buses are excluded.)
・For regular cars visiting during the daytime, the parking lot opens at 8:00, with the last entry permitted until 15:00 (staff will guide vehicles). All vehicles must leave the parking lot by 17:00. Please note that entry after 15:00 will not be permitted.
・For buses visiting during the daytime, the bus parking lot opens at 8:00, with the last entry permitted until 14:00. All buses must leave the parking lot by 16:00. Please note that entry after 14:00 will not be permitted. In addition, advance reservations for bus parking must be made through the "Shirakawa-go Bus Parking Reservation Website."
・The recommended sightseeing time for the World Heritage village is approximately 2–3 hours. To allow sufficient time for your visit, we strongly recommend arriving at the parking lot by 12:00 noon.
Observation Deck Information
・Private vehicle access to the village-operated Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observation Deck is prohibited throughout the entire day. Please use the observation deck shuttle bus or walk to reach the observation deck.
・Due to preparations for the Light-Up Event, the walking route to the Ogimachi Castle Ruins Observation Deck will be open until 15:45 and will close at 16:10. Please plan your visit accordingly and allow sufficient time.
・The observation deck shuttle bus will operate on its regular schedule: Upbound: 9:00–15:40 Downbound: 9:10–16:10 ※ The shuttle bus does not operate during the 12:00 hour.
・If you choose to walk, the observation deck can be reached in approximately 15–20 minutes via the walking trail behind Wada House.
