Jan 15
~
Feb 19

Shirakawago Winter Light-Up 2023

5:30pm – 7:30pm

The 2023 Shirakawa-go Winter Light-up has been announced! It will go ahead this year but reservations will be required.

Where is Shirakawago?

Shirakawago is a picturesque village in Gifu Prefecture. It is known for its traditional, triangle-shaped houses known as gasshō-zukuri.

When?

Throughout January and February there will be six light-ups on certain Sundays.

  • January 15, January 22, and January 29
  • February 5, February 12, and February 19

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    15th Jan–19th Feb, 2023
    5:30pm – 7:30pm
    Shirakawago Historical Village
    Official site
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