Course B: From Toyama, view of Shirawakago illumination at Ogimachi Village
On specific days in January and February (four nights), 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
(2026)
12 Jan(Mon), 18 Jan(Sun), 25 Jan(Sun)
1 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 3 October, 2025 at 14:00 (Japan time)
Starting 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
12 Jan(Mon)
3 Oct (Fri) 14:00
18 Jan(Sun)
10 Oct (Fri) 14:00
25 Jan(Sun)
17 Oct (Fri) 14:00
 1 Feb(Sun)
24 Oct (Fri) 14:00
Fare
Adults
JPY 12,000
Children(6 to 12)
JPY 10,000


Itinerary
13:55
Registration starts at Toyama Station Bus Stop No 2
14:10
Departure from Toyama Station Bus Stop No 2
↓
Toyama IC
↓
Shirakawago IC
↓
Shirakawago Bus Terminal 
16:20 - 19:20

Free time at Ogimachi Village
Time of illumination: 17:30-19:30, view of illumination inside the village
↓
Shirakawago IC
↓
Toyama IC
Around 20:40
Arrival at Toyama Station

・Please be advised that the sunset times differ depending on the tour date.
Shirakawago
Cancellation fee
- Cancellations made before 13:00 on the day of departure will incur a cancellation fee of 100 yen per person.
- Cancellations made after 13:00 on the day of departure are non-refundable.
- Note: If you don't show up for a service and fail to cancel the reservation prior to the 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 the 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 the scheduled departure time.
- Children aged 6-12 years old need a child ticket. Children below 6 years old can travel for free, sitting on their parents' lap. but if you would like to secure a seat, please purchase a child ticket.　
- There will be no bus attendants on this tour. 
- Light-up view from the 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 reservations close 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 originally scheduled.
-All images shown are for illustrative purposes only.

Operating Bus Company
Toyama Chihou Railway TEL: +81 (0)76 431 3113 (9:00AM-5:30 PM)
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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