With roughly 1 percent of Japan’s population practicing Christianity, Christmas in Japan has little religious focus. It stands instead as a celebration of the winter season and the excitement that comes with a fast-approaching new year: hearty food, lavish decorations, inviting markets and heartfelt gifts.
Many holiday events in Tokyo start as early as November, from Christmas markets and seasonal theme park offerings to community pop-ups. Add the numerous illuminations lighting up across the city and there’s more than enough to fill the final weeks of the year. Here are the best Christmas markets and festive events happening across Tokyo this winter.
Tokyo Christmas Markets
Tokyo Christmas Market will host its biggest ever event at Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park, featuring illuminations, live music, food and drinks. 
Tokyo Christmas Market in Shin-Toyosu
Date & Time
Nov 20-Dec 25・11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.・On November 20: 4:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; last admission at 8:30 p.m. and last order at 9:00 p.m.
Price
Starting from ¥1000
Location
Shin-toyosu Sakura Park
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Shiba Park venue will start on December 4
Tokyo Christmas Market will host its biggest ever event at Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park, featuring illuminations, live music, food and drinks. 
Tokyo Christmas Market in Shiba Park
Date & Time
Dec 4-25・11 a.m.–10 p.m.・On December 4: 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; last admission at 9:00 p.m. and last order at 9:30 p.m.
Price
Starting from ¥1000
Location
Shiba Park Onarimon Station Square
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Shin-Toyosu venue will start on November 20
Celebrate the holidays at Chiikawa's Christmas Market, a 6000-square-meter event filled with festive lights, treats and character photo spots.
Chiikawa Christmas Market
Date & Time
Nov 24-Dec 25・11 a.m.–9 p.m.・Last entry slot: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Price
Adults: starting from ¥2500 | Children: starting from ¥1200
Location
Toyosuna Park (in front of Aeon Mall Makuhari Shintoshin)
More Info
Lights will be on from around 4:00 PM until closing time
The Tachikawa Winter Market will have a variety of food trucks, a shopping marche and live music around Sunsun Road, surrounded by lights.
Tachikawa Winter Market
Date & Time
Dec 13-25・3–9 p.m.・Market only open on select days
Price
Free
Location
Tachikawa Sunsun Road
Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2025 is set to turn Roppongi into a magnificent winter wonderland based on the theme, "Your Christmas Story." Visitors can delight in the enchanting bubble and snow illuminations, stroll along the glittering "Path of Lights" and admire the unique "Santa Tree."
Tokyo Midtown Christmas Illuminations and Market
Date & Time
Nov 26-Dec 25・5–11 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Midtown
Tokyo Skytree Town's annual Christmas market will feature food, drinks, fun photo spots and a giant stollen cutting ceremony.
Tokyo Skytree Town Picture Book Christmas Market
Date & Time
Nov 5-Dec 25・11 a.m.–10 p.m.・last order at 21:00
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Skytree Town Sky Arena
Roppongi Hills Christmas Market will celebrate its momentous 20th anniversary recreating the famous Christmas market in Stuttgart, Germany.
Roppongi Hills Christmas Market
Date & Time
Nov 21-Dec 25・11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Roppongi Hills O-Yane Plaza
Get into the holiday spirit with a magical European-inspired Christmas market right at the foot of Tokyo Tower.
Tokyo Tower Christmas Market
Date & Time
Nov 13-Dec 25・12–10 p.m.・On November 13: opens at 4:00 p.m. | Last order at 9:30 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Tower
Yebisu Graden Place will host illuminations and a Christmas marche for the holiday season with food, drinks, seasonal goods and music.
Yebisu Garden Place Christmas Marche
Date & Time
Nov 14-25・5–8 p.m.・weekends and holidays: 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Yebisu Garden Place
More Info
Only on November 14: market will open at 5:00 p.m.
Marunouchi Street Park will have its biggest ever Christmas market, with shops and gourmet menus, including Harry Potter-themed displays.
Marunouchi Street Park Christmas Market
Date & Time
Nov 12-Dec 25・11 a.m.–10 p.m.・Gyoko-dori Ave. will be open November 27 to December 25, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Station area and Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave
The Azabudai Hills Christmas Market will have 19 featured booths, with Christmas specialty stores and unique food and beverage outlets.
Azabudai Hills Christmas Market
Date & Time
Nov 21-Dec 25・11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Azabudai Hills Central Plaza
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse will host its 17th Christmas market with grand decor, Christmas goods, food, and a visit from Santa Claus.
Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Date & Time
Nov 20-Dec 25・11 a.m.–10 p.m.・November 20: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (last order at 8:30 p.m.) | November 21 – December 4: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (L.O. 8:30 p.m.) | December 5 – December 25: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (L.O. 9:30 p.m.)
Price
Standard tickets: start at ¥500 | Priority tickets: start at ¥2000 | Priority tickets with a premium mug: start at ¥4500
Location
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
The Ueno Christmas Advent market is bringing illuminations, food and live music for the holidays at Hakamakoshi Square and Shinobazu Pond.
Ueno Christmas Advent
Date & Time
Nov 6-Dec 25・Hakamagoshi Plaza: 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Last Order: 10:30 p.m.) | Shinobazu Pond Area: Monday–Thursday: 3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Last Order: 9:30 p.m.), Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Last Order: 9:30 p.m.) | On November 18: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Last Order: 9:30 p.m.)
Price
Free
Location
Ueno Park (Hakamakoshi Square and Shinobazu Pond)
Theme Park Christmas Events
Tokyo Disney Resort's Christmas event, from November 11 to December 25, features new entertainment, attractions, merchandise and menus.
Tokyo Disney Resort Christmas
Date & Time
Nov 11-Dec 25
Price
starting at ¥9400
Location
Tokyo Disney Resort
Sanrio Puroland will be celebrating the holidays with new shows, character greetings, merchandise and food from November 6 to December 25.
Sanrio Puroland Illumination Christmas
Date & Time
Nov 6-Dec 25
Price
starting at ¥4300
Location
Sanrio Puroland
Fuji-Q Highland will celebrate the holidays with Thomas the Tank Engine, with special decor, performances, menu items and character greetings.
Thomas Land Christmas
Date & Time
Nov 2, 2026-Jan 11, 2027
Price
Free
Location
Fuji-Q Highland
More Info
Admission to Fuji-Q is free, with paid attractions
Sagamiko Mori Mori is celebrating its 18th year as one of Kanto's best illuminations with the popular characters from "Kawaisou ni!"
Sagamiko Illumillion
Date & Time
Nov 14, 2026-May 9, 2027・4–9 p.m.・Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Price
Adult: start at ¥2,000 | Child: start at ¥1,300
Location
Sagamiko Mori Mori
More Info
Night unlimited passes are also available from ¥3,000
More Winter Events
The Midtown Ice Rink, Tokyo's largest outdoor ice skating rink, will open from December 5 to February 23, in collaboration with Ralph Lauren.
Midtown Ice Rink
Date & Time
Dec 5-Feb 23・11 a.m.–9 p.m.・closed on January 1; last entry at 20:00
Price
starting at ¥2000 for adults and ¥1400 for children
Location
Tokyo Midtown Grass Square
More Info
Holiday pricing from December 12 to January 3
Fever, the organizer of the music event "Candlelight," will hold its first concert inside Tokyo Skytree for a special Christmas event.
Tokyo Skytree Candlelight Classical Concert
Date & Time
Dec 24-25・6–8:30 p.m.
Price
Free
Location
Tokyo Skytree
More Info
Tickets are required to enter Tokyo Skytree
Come visit Azabudai Hills for the winter illuminations and Christmas market, and stop by for a special greeting opportunity with Santa Claus.
Azabudai Hills Santa Claus Greeting
Date & Time
Nov 21-Dec 25・Greetings on select days only | Santa location is meant to be a surprise
Price
Free
Location
Azabudai Hills
The annual Santa Parade Tokyo will run from Harajuku to Shibuya to raise money for hospitalized children in Japan and overseas.
Santa Parade Tokyo
Date & Time
Nov 16, 2025・10 a.m.~
Price
¥3300 for adults, ¥2200 for students and ¥1100 for kids
Location
Yoyogi Park Event Square
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Updated On November 6, 2026
