Course B: From Toyama, View of Shirawakago illumination at Ogimachi Village
On specific days in January (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
(2027)
11 Jan(Mon), 17 Jan(Sun), 24 Jan(Sun), 31 Jan(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 13 October, 2026 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
(2027)
Booking Open 
Dates/Times
11 Jan(Mon)
13 Oct, 2026 (Tue) 14:00
17 Jan(Sun)
19 Oct, 2026 (Mon) 14:00
24 Jan(Sun)
26 Oct, 2026 (Mon) 14:00
 31 Jan(Sun)
2 Nov, 2026 (Mon) 14:00
Fare
Adults
JPY 12,000
Children(6 to 12)
JPY 10,000


Itinerary
Bus No.1
Bus No. 2

14:00
14:15
Departure from Toyama Station Bus Stop No 2*
↓
↓
Shirakawago Bus Terminal 
15:45 - 19:20


15:45 - 19:20


Free time at Ogimachi Village
Time of illumination: 17:30-19:30, view of illumination inside the village
↓
↓
Shirakawago Bus Terminal 
Around 20:40
Around 20:40
Arrival at Toyama Station
* Registration will be starting at Toyama Station (Bus Stop No. 2) 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
・Please be advised that the sunset times differ depending on the tour date.
Shirakawago
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. 
- The bus will depart at the scheduled time even if you miss it due to traffic delays or other reasons. (No refunds will be issued.)
-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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