Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Minkaen Illumination Tour 
Wrapped in the silence of the night, gassho-style houses emerge from the white snow.
Enjoy a fantastical, dreamlike scene that is completely different from daytime.
Days
February 17&18, 2026
Attraction
Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Minkaen
Bus Company
Nohi Bus 
Departure/Arrival

Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal
Dep 5:00PM Arv8:30PM
Tour Include

Round trip bus fares, Admission to the Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Minkaen
Fare
Adults
JPY 9,800
Children(1-12)
JPY 8,800
Important Notice:
Charges apply from age 1.
Itinerary
Depart 5:00PM
Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal
6:00 - 7:30PM
Enjoy illumination at Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Minkaen
Arrival  8:30PM
Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal
Important Notice
・Please exchange your e-ticket for a boarding ticket before boarding. On the day of use, please visit the ticket counter at Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal and present your reservation number to the staff. You will receive a boarding ticket and a participation badge. Please note that you cannot board the bus with a e-ticket alone.
・The ticket counter may be crowded. Please arrive with plenty of time before the departure time.
・The bus departs from Platform No. 7.
・During the event period, the souvenir shops at the Shirakawago Gassho-zukuri Minkaen will be closed.
・Entry into Shirakawago Village and the observation deck is not permitted.
This event is different from the “Shirakawago Light-Up Event.” Please note that entry into Shirakawago Village, the observation deck, and other areas is not allowed.
・Meals are not included in this plan.
・Online reservations are accepted until 12:00 noon on the day of the event. For reservations after noon, please make a booking by phone or at the Takayama Nohi Bus Terminal ticket counter.
・The itinerary may be delayed due to road conditions. In some cases, services may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances.
Operating Bus Company
Nohi Bus Reservation center TEL: +81 (0)577-32-1688 (9:00AM-5:00PM)

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. 

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. 
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