{"id":48635,"date":"2024-11-29T16:33:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T07:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/morethanrelo.com\/?p=48635"},"modified":"2025-08-28T11:33:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T02:33:27","slug":"christmas-markets-in-tokyo-and-yokohama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/christmas-markets-in-tokyo-and-yokohama\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Markets in Tokyo and Yokohama"},"content":{"rendered":"

This year went by quick. It seemed like only yesterday that summer would never end and now, all of a sudden, it is time for the holidays. Or maybe autumn in Japan just feels that short. The upside of the encroaching cold is looking forward to the year end holidays of Christmas and New Years. For me, this means taking my family to the Christmas Markets for some cocoa. Or visiting one after work for a German beer or three. The point is that Christmas Markets are both a lot of fun and a great way to keep warm during the cold month ahead. Lasting for roughly a month at most locations, these markets sell festive food and drink and all sorts of Christmas decorations. They\u2019re a great way to get into the holiday spirit for those of us not traveling home this year. Plus, this year there are more than ever. We have compiled a list of those that are most worth visiting and a few more just in case you want to to go one nearby. Please check them out and let us know about your experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tokyo Christmas Market –\u00a0 <\/span>Shinanomachi<\/b><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll start with the biggest offering: the Tokyo Christmas Market, located in this year in Meji Jingu Gaien Niko Niko Park. Usually held in Hibiya Park, the location for the last two years has been here instead. This market is sponsored by the German Embassy and several German municipalities and business groups, so you know that it will come closest to Germany\u2019s famous Christmas markets. German food, mulled wine, beer, plenty of Christmas decorations, and even a Christmas pyramid, which they imported directly from Germany to bring the recreation even closer to the real thing. They actually renewed it this year with a theme based off both Grimm\u2019s Fairy Tales and Alice in Wonderland to emphasize the fairy tale atmosphere\u00a0 <\/span>of the event. It\u2019s a must-visit during the lead-up to Christmas in Tokyo.<\/p>\n

Note that buying your ticket beforehand online gets you a collectable mug and that ticket prices vary depending on when you visit. They start from 1,000 yen on weekdays until December 21 and go ups to 2,000 yen for the last 4 days of the event.<\/p>\n

Dates: November 19 -December 25
\nHours: 16:00-21:30 on November 19, 11:00-21:30
\nWhere: Jingu Gaien
\nWebsite: https:\/\/tokyochristmas.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market – Yokohama<\/b><\/p>\n

The Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market is celebrating it\u2019s 15th anniversary this year. This event features a giant Christmas tree, wooden booths from Germany, and authentic food, drink, and decorations. This is probably the second-best Christmas Market after the one in Jingu Gain. Similar to the Tokyo Christmas Market, tickets can purchased online and the price is a reasonable 500 yen but they are also offering a special Priority Ticket for 1,500 which promises shorter wait times.. A perfect and festive option for our readers in Kanagawa.<\/p>\n

Dates: November 22 -December 25
\nHours: 11:00-21:00
\nWhere: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama
\nWebsite : https:\/\/www.yokohama-akarenga.jp\/christmas\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Roppongi Hills Christmas Market – Roppongi<\/b><\/p>\n

This market is modeled on the market in Stuttgart, Germany, which is supposed to be the biggest Christmas Market of them all. This reproduction is relatively small, though, at just eight stands, but let\u2019s keep an open mind. While this one isn\u2019t as big as the other options on this list, it is free and nearby the amazing illuminations on Keyakizaka Street. This makes for a nice place to visit after work for a snack, a little shopping, and a stroll to take in the lights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dates: November 23 -December 25
\nHours: 11:00-21:00
\nWhere: Roppongi Hills, Oyane Plaza, 6-11-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.christmas.hills-site.com\/illumination-event\/roppongi\/101\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Azabudai Hills Christmas Market – Kamiyacho<\/b><\/p>\n

The newest market on this list is only in its second year but this one is worth it to check out the still pretty-new Azabudai Hills Complex. This is also a great place to swing by after work or during a weekend date since you can stroll through the market and then explore Azabudai Hills. In addition to food, drinks, and souvenirs, there are photo spots, portrait paintings and even visits by Santa Claus.<\/p>\n

Dates: November 23 -December 25
\nHours: 11:00-21:00
\nWhere: Azabudai Hills, 1-3 Azabudai, Minato, Tokyo
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.christmas.hills-site.com\/illumination-event\/azabudai\/201\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Tokyo Solamachi Christmas Market – Oshiage<\/b><\/p>\n

This one is pretty good if you are on the Eastern side of town. Set up on the 4th floor of the Sky Arena, this free event offers German food, beer, mulled wine, plenty of booths selling ornaments, and tons of Christmas decorations. This one is worth a visit for the number of illuminations by itself, plus the Sky Tree is there to visit as a bonus!<\/p>\n

Dates: November 18-December 25
\nHours: 11:00-22:00
\nWhere:\u00a0 <\/span>Solamachi, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
\nWebsite : https:\/\/www.tokyo-solamachi.jp\/2024xmas\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan<\/a>, CC BY 2.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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