## Shirakawago Light Up 2027
Shirakawago holds an annual winter-only light-up event. Strolling through the village of gassho-style buildings (unique-to-Shirakawago buildings), covered with snow and lit by warm light, you must feel like you are in another world.
Also, only the tour buses are allowed to enter the village during the event. A private car is not permitted.
## Departing from Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture.
Do you know about Takaoka? Takaoka is famous as Japan’s capital of metalwork, built upon a living legacy of master craftsmanship.
Please take this opportunity to enjoy a stroll through Takaoka.
about 2.5 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen.
about 15 minutes from Kanazawa by Shinkansen.
## About the Meeting Place in Takaoka
There are two stations: Takaoka Station and Shin-Takaoka Station.
※Takaoka Station is served by local trains.
※Shin-Takaoka Station is served by the Shinkansen.
※Access between Shin-Takaoka Station and Takaoka Statio
JR Johana Line About 3 minutes.
The meeting place with the guide is Takaoka Station.
The bus also stops at Shin-Takaoka Station.
Since the guide will be taking the bus from Takaoka Station, if you are joining the tour from Shin-Takaoka, you will meet the guide on the bus.
Please be sure to select whether your departure is from Takaoka Station or Shin-Takaoka Station when making your reservation.
## Reservation Schedule / Opening Dates
Reservations for each tour date will open as follows:
Jan 11, 2027 departure: Opens Oct 13, 2026 (Tue) around 2:00 PM (JST)
Jan 17, 2027 departure: Opens Oct 19, 2026 (Mon) around 2:00 PM (JST)
Jan 24, 2027 departure: Opens Oct 26, 2026 (Mon) around 2:00 PM (JST)
Jan 31, 2027 departure: Opens Nov 2, 2026 (Mon) around 2:00 PM (JST)
All times are in Japan Standard Time (JST).