3-Day Shirakawa-go Light-Up & Japanese Alps Winter Route

Sanmachi Suji Historic District

📍 Takayama Old Town

Stroll through the preserved Edo-period wooden merchant houses and traditional sake breweries in Takayama.

Takayama Jinya

📍 Hachikenmachi, Takayama

Tour the only surviving Edo-period government outpost in Japan, featuring tatami interrogation rooms and rice granaries.

Hida Takayama Onsen

📍 Takayama

Relax in natural thermal baths and enjoy an authentic Hida beef dinner in central Takayama.

Miyagawa Morning Market

📍 Shimosannomachi, Takayama

Browse local crafts, mountain vegetables, and Sarubobo charms along the Miyagawa riverbank.

Wada House Gassho-zukuri

📍 Shirakawa-go

Explore the largest thatched-roof farmhouse in Ogimachi, examining the massive cedar beam construction and silk-farming attic.

Shirakawa-go Winter Light-Up Event

📍 Ogimachi, Shirakawa-go

Experience the magical evening illumination of the snow-covered gassho-zukuri farmhouses and Shiroyama viewpoint (17:30–19:30).

Kenroku-en Garden

📍 Kanazawa

Walk through one of Japan Three Great Gardens, admiring the iconic conical yukizuri rope arrays protecting ancient pines from heavy snow.

Omicho Market

📍 Kamiomicho, Kanazawa

Sample winter seafood delicacies including fresh snow crab (kano-gani) and sweet shrimp at Kanazawa vibrant market.

Higashi Chaya District

📍 Higashiyama, Kanazawa

Wander along cobblestone lanes between historic wooden teahouses and visit a traditional gold-leaf workshop.