Course B: From Toyama, view of Shirawakago illumination at Ogimachi Village
On specific days in January and February (four nights in total), the Shirakawago gassho-zukuri houses will be lit up. This course departs from Toyama Station, which allows you to enjoy the spectacular illuminations inside the Ogimachi Village.  

Days
(2025)
13 Jan(Mon), 19 Jan(Sun), 26 Jan(Sun)
2 Feb(Sun)　(4 Days Only)
Route

Toyama Station > Toyama IC > Shirakawago IC > Shirakawago bus terminal  > Shirakawago IC > Toyama IC > Toyama Station
Tour Includes

Round trip transportation only (Toyama Station ⇔ Shirakawago)
Reservation



Available from 4 October, 2024 at 14:00 (Japan time)
From this year, we will be accepting reservations in four separate sessions to ease access. Please take a look at the *reservation schedule below.

Bus Company
Toyama Chihou Railway
*Reservation schedules 
Tour Dates

Booking Open 
Dates/Times
13 Jan(Mon)
4 Oct (Fri) 14:00
19 Jan(Sun)
11 Oct (Fri) 14:00
26 Jan(Sun)
18 Oct (Fri) 14:00
 2 Feb(Sun)
25 Oct (Fri) 14:00
Fare
Adults
JPY 10,000
Children(6 to 12)
JPY 8,000


Itinerary (duration: approx. 6hrs 30mins.)
14:15
Registration starts at Toyama Station Bus Stop No 2
14:30
Departure from Toyama Station Bus Stop No 2
↓
Toyama IC
↓
Shirakawago IC
↓
Shirakawago Bus Terminal 
16:20 - 19:40

Free time at Ogimachi Village
Time of illumination: 17:30-19:30, view of illumination inside the village
↓
Shirakawago IC
↓
Toyama IC
Around 21:00
Arrival at Toyama Station

・Please be advised that the sunset times differ depending on the tour date.

Shirakawago
Cancellation fee
- JPY 100 per person before the departure time shown on your E-ticket. 
- Note: If you don't show up for a service and fail to cancel the reservation prior to scheduled departure, you are considered a no-show and all money associated with the reservation is forfeited. 
- Please cancel your reservation via the “Manage my Booking” Page of Japan Bus Online website at https://japanbusonline.com/BookInquiry before the specified deadline. 

Important Notice
- Please complete the registration at Toyama Station (Bus Stop No 2) at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
- Children aged 6-12 years old need a child ticket. For children below 6 years old can travel for free of charge sitting on their parent's lap. but if you would like to secure a seat, please purchase a child ticket.　
- There will be no attendants on this tour. 
- Light-up view from observation deck is NOT included in this tour.
-Wearing slip resistant shoes and heavy winter clothing is strongly recommended, as it gets very cold at night and the temperature may drop below zero. 
-Seats are limited and reservation closes as soon as seats are filled. Please make a reservation as soon as possible.
-Advanced payment is required to secure your reservation.
-Delays might occur depending on the traffic, weather conditions and congestion of sightseeing spots. We shall not be responsible for any losses or expenses caused by delays that are beyond our control. 
-Times to view the illumination may be shorter than it is originally scheduled.
-All images shown are for illustration purpose only.

Operating Bus Company
Toyama Chihou Railway TEL: +81 (0)76 431 3113 (9:00AM-５:30PM)
Please contact the operating bus company directly for bus operations. 
You can make an inquiry to JapanBusOnline@mail.j-bus.co.jp customer support center, KOBO Co., Ltd relating to reservations and payment of tickets.
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