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The winter light-up event in Ogimachi is a popular event held in January and February where the town is lit up at night. The pictures of the town lit up at night from the Shiroyama Viewpoint is arguably the most iconic winter (snowy) view in the nation. The event used to be open to everyone (and was held on more nights), but it is extremely popular and neither the town nor the roads leading to it could support the number of people looking to attend, so it is now limited to just a few Sunday nights and reserved tickets are required. Not all tickets provide access to the Shiroyama Viewpoint. If you wish to go to the viewpoint, you must book a bus tour that offers access (not all do) or reserve one of the Gassho-zukuri accommodations on the night of the event. Tickets for the viewpoint include a timeslot. You cannot choose your time, and if you miss your timeslot, you forfeit your ticket. Drivers can make reservations to attend the event but are not eligible to visit the Shiroyama Viewpoint.
焔仁美術館
The modern art of Jin Homura's works featured in a traditional farmhouse is an interesting combination of old and new that enhances the art, as well as bringing new intrigue to the houses and architecture themselves. It has a completely different atmosphere from the various preserved farmhouses scattered about that merely contain artifacts.
合掌造り民家園
A collection of historic farmhouses moved here from other areas of the village in order to preserve them. Some of them date back to the 18th century. The buildings contain artifacts and objects used by the past residents as well as information about the history of the buildings and surrounding area.
神田家
A well-preserved farmhouse that always has its fire lit. The second floor has similar artifacts as others in the village. Many visitors enjoy the traditional cat carrier. The third floor offers a good look at the inner construction of the house along with nice views of the rest of the town from the windows.
和田家
This is the largest of the farmhouses in Ogimachi. It contains some artifacts used during its heyday. For those fans of ‘Higurashi no Naku Koro ni’ the Wada residence is Shion and Mion’s home
長瀬家
The house is well-known for its 11-meter length which comes from single trees used as horizontal beams inside the house. The house dates back 250 years when the Nagase family worked as doctors. The artifacts inside include medical objects, and things used in daily life.
帰雲城
The castle disappeared into the ground, along with the town surrounding it, when a big earthquake struck one night in 1586. A goldmine near the castle was also swallowed by the earth that night, leaving people to speculate to this day that as much as ¥10 billion may still be buried there. Nowadays there is nothing left but a monument and some greenery.