The 2024 Shirakawa-go Winter Light-up has been announced! It will go ahead this year but reservations will be required to enter the village during this time.
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 (and one Monday).
- January 14, January 21, and January 28
- February 4, February 12 (Mon./Holiday), and February 18
Mid
Jan
~
Mid Feb
2025
白川郷ライトアップ
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
Typical weather at this time:
High: 8 ºC
Low: 2 ºC