Complete Guide to Shirakawa-go Light-Up 2026: Dates, Reservations, Transportation, Accommodation, and Itinerary Planning
The 40th Shirakawa-go Light-Up in 2026 will be held in January and February 2026. Similar to 2025, there will only be four sessions in 2026, two fewer than in previous years. The dates for the 2026 Shirakawa-go Light-Up are January 12 (Monday), January 18 (Sunday), January 25 (Sunday), and February 1 (Sunday). Except for January 12, which falls on a Monday (a Japanese holiday), the other sessions are scheduled for Sundays. The light-up time remains from 17:30 to 19:30. Shirakawa-go is one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations, and the annual light-up event held in January and February is
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