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Ainokura Gassho-style Village Light-up

相倉合掌造り集落

Light-up events at the historic gassho-style settlement of Ainokura, held five times a year, each named after a natural phenomenon of the year.

Illumination of Ainokura Village, Nanto, Toyama
Illumination of Ainokura Village, Nanto, Toyama © Toyama Tourism Organization
Dates
12–13 Sep 2027 Not yet confirmed
Opening hours
13–14 Sep 2026 17:30

From sunset

Links
Official website English
Venue
Ainokura Gassho-style VillageAinokura, Nanto City, Toyama
〒 939-1915
How to get there
Nearest bus stop相倉口5 min walk from the bus stop
More about this place

The Ainokura village light-up events offer visitors the chance to experience an authentic Japanese village with a magical atmosphere. The village presents a unique appearance during each season. Throughout the year, there are several light-up events, including the "Lingering Snow" light-up in March, the "Suidensakasa" (water reflection) light-up in May, the "Yosuzumi" (night cooling) light-up in July, the "Inaho Hasagake" (rice harvest) light-up in September and the "Fuyushitaku" (preparation for winter) light-up in November.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Ainokura Gassho-style Village. Legend: Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Toyama, Fukui, Shin-Takaoka, Takaoka.

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