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The 6 Best Christmas Markets in Tokyo (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 6 picks

The best Christmas markets in Tokyo are the Tokyo Christmas Market (Shin-Toyosu from November 20 and Shiba Park from December 4 to 25, 2026), the Roppongi Hills Christmas Market (November 21 to December 25, 2026), the Azabudai Hills market, Yebisu Garden Place, and the Red Brick Warehouse market in nearby Yokohama.

1. Tokyo Christmas Market — Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park

Tokyo's biggest German-style Christmas market, at two sites.

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Modeled on Germany's markets, the Tokyo Christmas Market has wooden huts, a big Christmas pyramid, glühwein and sausages. In 2026 it runs at Shin-Toyosu from November 20 and at Shiba Park, near Tokyo Tower, from December 4, both until December 25.

Entry is ticketed, with prices higher at weekends and on December 24 and 25.

Good to know: Buy tickets in advance online; weekday evenings are calmer.

Shiba Park Block 4, 1 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011

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2. Roppongi Hills Christmas Market — Roppongi

A long-running German market under Keyakizaka's lights.

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Roppongi Hills' market in Oyane Plaza celebrates its 20th edition in 2026, running from November 21 to December 25, with German ornaments, food and mulled wine.

Pair it with the Keyakizaka illumination and the view of Tokyo Tower.

Good to know: Open around 11:00 to 21:00; weekday afternoons are least crowded.

6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-6108

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3. Azabudai Hills Christmas Market — Azabudai

A stylish market in Tokyo's newest district.

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Azabudai Hills hosts a Christmas market in its open central plaza, with around 20 food and gift stalls, set among gardens beneath the Mori JP Tower.

Recent markets have run from late November to Christmas Day; check the 2026 dates.

Good to know: Combine with teamLab Borderless in the same complex.

1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0041

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4. Yebisu Garden Place Christmas — Ebisu

A huge Baccarat chandelier and festive stalls in Ebisu.

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Yebisu Garden Place's Christmas season features a giant Baccarat crystal chandelier, a tree and seasonal market stalls in its European-style plaza.

The illumination usually runs from early November into February.

Good to know: Visit after dark; the chandelier is in the Centre Plaza.

4-20 Ebisu, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0013

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5. Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas — Oshiage

Christmas stalls and a tree at the foot of Tokyo Skytree.

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Tokyo Skytree Town's Dream Christmas brings a market, a Christmas tree and special Skytree lighting to Solamachi in November and December.

Head up the tower at night for the city lights.

Good to know: Book Skytree tickets online for a set time slot.

1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045

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6. Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market — Yokohama

A German-style market by the harbor, 30 minutes from Tokyo.

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Yokohama's red-brick warehouses host one of the region's most atmospheric Christmas markets, with wooden huts, a big tree and an ice rink nearby.

It usually runs from late November to December 25.

Good to know: Go at dusk to see the harbor and Minato Mirai lit up.

1-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001

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Frequently asked questions

When are Tokyo's Christmas markets in 2026?

The Tokyo Christmas Market runs at Shin-Toyosu from November 20 and at Shiba Park from December 4, both until December 25, 2026. The Roppongi Hills Christmas Market runs from November 21 to December 25, 2026. Almost all close on Christmas Day.

Do Tokyo Christmas markets charge entry?

The Tokyo Christmas Market charges admission (tickets are sold in advance and include a souvenir mug). The markets at Roppongi Hills, Azabudai Hills, Yebisu and Yokohama are free to enter.

Is Christmas a big deal in Japan?

Yes, but differently. Christmas Eve is a romantic night for couples, families eat KFC and strawberry Christmas cake, and the city puts up spectacular illuminations. December 25 is a normal working day.

What should I eat at a Tokyo Christmas market?

Glühwein in a souvenir mug, German sausages, stollen and baumkuchen, plus Japanese twists like matcha sweets.

1. Tokyo Christmas Market — Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park

2. Roppongi Hills Christmas Market — Roppongi

3. Azabudai Hills Christmas Market — Azabudai

4. Yebisu Garden Place Christmas — Ebisu

5. Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas — Oshiage

6. Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market — Yokohama

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