Christmas Dinner in Tokyo 2026: Where to Book 24–25 Dec

Short answer: Book Christmas dinner in Tokyo now: Christmas Eve 2026 is Thursday 24 December, the year’s biggest date night, and 25 December is a normal working day. Expect about ¥3,000 a head for KFC or Mos Chicken with cake, ¥8,500–¥14,000 for a hotel buffet and ¥24,000+ for a hotel course with a view.

For Christmas dinner in Tokyo 2026, book now: Christmas Eve falls on Thursday 24 December, it is the biggest date night of the year, and hotel restaurants have been taking bookings since October. Budget roughly ¥3,000 a head for a KFC or Mos Chicken takeaway with cake, ¥8,000–¥14,000 for a hotel buffet, and ¥20,000 or more for a hotel course with views.

Below: how Christmas works in Japan, then 12 options with a published 2026 Christmas page, sorted by budget, with booking dates and cancellation rules where stated. Everything was checked on 31 October 2026; anything unpublished is marked TBA or not stated.

Last checked: 1 November 2026

How does Christmas work in Japan?

Short answer: Christmas in Japan is a couples’ and family food event, not a religious or public holiday. Christmas Eve (24 December) is the night to go out, preferably as a pair, so restaurants sell set courses at set times. Christmas Day is a normal working day, and almost everything stays open.

• 24 December is date night. In 2026 it is a Thursday. Hotel restaurants switch to fixed Christmas menus and timed seatings, often two rounds (Tokyo Dome Hotel, for example, seats at 17:00–17:30 and 20:00–20:30).
• 25 December is a working day. It is not a national holiday; Japan has no public holidays in December (Cabinet Office holiday list). Shops, trains, museums and restaurants keep normal hours.
• KFC and strawberry shortcake are the home tradition. Families pre-order a bucket of fried chicken and a white sponge cake topped with strawberries, then pick both up on the 23rd, 24th or 25th.
• It ends on the 25th. Most Christmas markets and many light-ups close on 25 December, and Tokyo switches straight to New Year mode. Any holiday closures come with New Year, not Christmas.

Christmas dinner Tokyo 2026: prices by budget

Christmas dinner Tokyo 2026 prices are per person as published. “Incl.” means tax and service included; “+ service” means a charge is added; “Not stated” means the venue’s page does not say.

Budget	Venue	Type	2026 dates	Price (adult)	Booking	Cancellation
¥3,000	KFC Japan	Chicken bucket, takeaway	2026 TBA	2025: party barrel ¥5,490 (serves a family)	2026 expected early Nov	TBA
¥3,000	Mos Burger	Mos Chicken pack, takeaway	Pickup 23–25 Dec	¥1,600 for 5 pieces	Online 11 Nov–20 Dec	Not stated
¥3,000	Takashimaya depachika	Christmas cake, takeaway	Pickup 24–25 Dec	Strawberry shortcake from ¥5,340 per cake	Online now	Not stated
¥8,000	Conrad Tokyo, Cerise	Lunch buffet	Weekdays to 25 Dec	¥8,500 incl.	TableCheck or phone	Not stated
¥8,000	Royal Park Hotel, Symphony	Lunch / dinner buffet	23–25 Dec	Lunch ¥8,000; dinner ¥10,000	Phone	Not stated
¥8,000	Shinagawa Prince, Ichozaka	Pair course	19–25 Dec	¥6,500 + 13%	Phone	Not stated
¥8,000	Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince, Tide Table	Dinner buffet	23–25 Dec	¥10,000 incl.	TableCheck, phone, email	100% same day
¥8,000+	Hotel New Otani, Garden Lounge	Dinner buffet + live music	19, 20, 24, 25 Dec	¥13,000 + service	TableCheck	Not stated
¥8,000+	Shinagawa Prince, Hapuna	Dinner buffet	19–25 Dec	¥14,000 + 13%	Phone	Not stated
¥20,000+	Tokyo Dome Hotel, Artist Cafe (43F)	Italian course + free-flow	24–25 Dec	¥24,000 incl.	Opened 1 Oct	Not stated
¥20,000+	Tokyo Dome Hotel, Deux Mil	French course	19–25 Dec	¥25,000 incl.	Opened 1 Oct	Not stated
¥20,000+	Hotel New Otani, The Sky	Premium buffet + champagne	19, 20, 24, 25 Dec	¥29,000 + service	2 months ahead, TableCheck	Not stated

Venues may add rules when you book, so read the cancellation terms in your booking confirmation before you pay.

Where to book Christmas dinner in Tokyo 2026

Under ¥3,000 a head: takeaway with a cake

Every Christmas dinner Tokyo 2026 option below has a published 2026 page. The cheapest is what most Japanese families eat: chicken and cake in your hotel room. KFC has its own section further down.

1. Mos Burger Christmas Mos Chicken (Fast food)

The Lowdown: The low-stress alternative to KFC. A ¥1,600 Mos Chicken Ticket swaps for a five-piece pack, ¥100 less than five singles, or you can reserve online for a set pickup.

• Where: Mos Burger branches across Tokyo (some stores excluded).
• The Vibe: Takeaway only; queues build on 24 December, so a reserved pickup slot saves time.
• Price: Ticket ¥1,600 (¥1,500 for Mos Web members ordering by 13 December). Online reservations run 11 November to 20 December 2026, with pickup on 23–25 December.
• Official Link: Mos Burger (details via Impress Gourmet Watch, 8 Oct 2026)

💡 Japan Pro Tip: The ticket cannot be used for the online reservation, so pick one route. Online gets you a pickup time; the ticket works at the counter any time until 28 February 2027.

2. Takashimaya Christmas cakes (Department store)

The Lowdown: Department-store food halls (depachika) sell Christmas cakes from big-name patisseries. Takashimaya’s 2026 online guide lists cakes for pickup at Nihombashi, Shinjuku and Yokohama.

• Where: Takashimaya Nihombashi, Shinjuku or Yokohama, depending on the cake.
• The Vibe: Order online, collect from the store; some cakes can be delivered to a chosen date instead.
• Price: Examples in the 2026 guide: Henri Charpentier strawberry shortcake ¥5,340; Les Sens strawberry ribbon shortcake ¥6,048; Sadaharu Aoki Dégustation Noël ¥3,888 (tax included, per cake).
• Official Link: Takashimaya Christmas cake 2026

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Pickups are on 24 and 25 December; check each product page for its order deadline.

About ¥8,000–¥14,000: hotel buffets

3. Conrad Tokyo, Cerise (Lunch buffet)

The Lowdown: The best-value hotel Christmas meal on this list. The Festive Lunch Buffet at Cerise, on the 28th floor, runs on weekdays from 16 November to 25 December 2026, so it covers both Christmas Eve (Thursday) and Christmas Day (Friday).

• Where: Conrad Tokyo 28F, Higashi-Shimbashi; 1 minute from Shiodome Station, 7 minutes from Shimbashi.
• The Vibe: A festive weekday lunch with a selectable main dish for adults; a good daytime alternative to a pricey dinner.
• Price: ¥8,500 standard; ¥9,500 with a Christmas Conrad Bear; children 3–5 ¥4,000, 6–12 ¥5,000. Tax and service included. Entry 12:00–13:30, 120 minutes.
• Official Link: Conrad Tokyo Festive Lunch Buffet

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Do a long lunch here on the 24th and save the evening for the lights, for about a third of a hotel dinner.

4. Royal Park Hotel, Symphony (Buffet with Santa)

The Lowdown: A family-friendly “Meet the Santa” buffet on 23–25 December, with two lunch and two dinner sessions each day.

• Where: Royal Park Hotel 1F, Nihonbashi Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku.
• The Vibe: Kid-focused, with Santa on site; a calmer Christmas Eve than the date-night spots.
• Price: Lunch ¥8,000 adults, ¥4,500 children 4–12; dinner ¥10,000 adults, ¥6,000 children. Tax and service terms not stated in the listing.
• Official Link: Royal Park Hotel Meet the Santa (details via Enjoy Tokyo)

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Booking is by phone (03-5641-3600, 9:00–19:00). Ask whether the price includes service before you confirm.

5. Shinagawa Prince Hotel, Ichozaka (Japanese bistro)

The Lowdown: The cheapest sit-down Christmas course on this list: a “Wa Modern Noël” pair dinner, Japanese-meets-French, from 19 to 25 December.

• Where: Shinagawa Prince Hotel Annex Tower 1F, Shinagawa.
• The Vibe: Casual, for two; good if you want a proper meal without the formality.
• Price: ¥6,500, or ¥7,000 with sparkling wine, plus 13% service. 120-minute seatings; last entry 21:00 (20:00 on Sundays).
• Official Link: Shinagawa Prince Christmas 2026 dinners

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Bookings are by phone only (03-5421-1114, 10:00–18:00). If Japanese is a hurdle, ask your hotel concierge to call.

6. Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel, Tide Table (Dinner buffet)

The Lowdown: A 2026 Christmas dinner buffet on 23–25 December, with bookable start times every 30 minutes from 17:00 to 20:30.

• Where: Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel 1F, Koto-ku; nearest station Shiomi (JR Keiyo Line).
• The Vibe: Practical and family-friendly, with a soft-drink bar included in every plan.
• Price: ¥10,000 adults; ¥10,900 with champagne; ¥12,500 with free-flow alcohol; children 4–12 ¥5,000; 3 and under free. Prices include tax and 13% service.
• Official Link: Tide Table Shiomi Christmas buffet

💡 Japan Pro Tip: This is the one venue here that publishes its cancellation rule: same-day cancellations and headcount changes are charged at 100%.

7. Hotel New Otani, Garden Lounge (Buffet + live music)

The Lowdown: The New Otani’s mid-price option: a Christmas Night Buffet with a “Special Live” show on 19, 20, 24 and 25 December.

• Where: Hotel New Otani Tokyo, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku.
• The Vibe: Big, lively and festive; window seats can be guaranteed for a supplement.
• Price: ¥13,000 adults (¥14,000 with a guaranteed window seat); children 4–12 ¥6,000; free-flow drinks +¥5,000. Service charge added on top.
• Official Link: Garden Lounge Christmas Night Buffet

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Seatings start 17:30–19:00 and last two hours; the menu was still “coming soon” on 31 October.

8. Shinagawa Prince Hotel, Luxe Dining Hapuna (Dinner buffet)

The Lowdown: Hapuna, the big buffet restaurant at Shinagawa Prince, runs a Christmas dinner buffet from 19 to 25 December in four 120-minute seatings.

• Where: Shinagawa Prince Hotel Main Tower 1F, Shinagawa.
• The Vibe: Large and family-friendly, with child pricing by age.
• Price: ¥14,000 adults (members ¥13,000); elementary school ¥8,000; age 3 to preschool ¥5,000; plus 13% service. Last entry 20:00.
• Official Link: Shinagawa Prince Christmas 2026 dinners

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Phone booking only, and the page does not say when bookings opened, so call early (03-5421-1114).

¥20,000 and up: the big night out

9. Tokyo Dome Hotel, Artist Cafe (Italian course with a view)

The Lowdown: An Italian Christmas course on the 43rd floor, about 150 m up, with lobster, foie gras, wagyu, white truffle and sea urchin on the 2026 menu, plus 40-plus free-flow drinks.

• Where: Tokyo Dome Hotel 43F, Bunkyo-ku, beside Tokyo Dome City.
• The Vibe: Night-view date dinner; junior high age and over only.
• Price: Menù di Natale (24–25 Dec) ¥24,000; window or balcony row 2 ¥28,000; balcony row 1 ¥29,000. Prima di Natale (19–23 Dec) from ¥18,000. Tax and service included, free-flow included.
• Official Link: Artist Cafe Christmas dinner 2026

💡 Japan Pro Tip: On 24–25 December the slots are 17:00, 17:30, 20:00 and 20:30. Take the 20:00 slot and walk the Tokyo Dome City illumination first.

10. Tokyo Dome Hotel, Deux Mil (French course)

The Lowdown: A six-course “Menu de Noël 2026” with a glass of champagne, from lobster and caviar to wagyu sirloin.

• Where: Tokyo Dome Hotel 6F, Bunkyo-ku.
• The Vibe: Classic French and dressy; shorts and sandals may be refused. Junior high age and over in the restaurant.
• Price: ¥25,000; window seats on 24–25 Dec ¥28,000; tax and service included. Christmas lunch on 19, 20, 24 and 25 Dec from ¥9,000.
• Official Link: Deux Mil Christmas dinner 2026

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Travelling with small children? Deux Mil offers a private salon for 4–20 people, by reservation, instead of the main room.

11. Hotel New Otani, VIEW & DINING The Sky (Premium buffet)

The Lowdown: VIEW & DINING The Sky at the New Otani runs a Christmas Premium Buffet with free-flow Laurent-Perrier champagne, live stations for sushi, tempura and teppanyaki, on 19, 20, 24 and 25 December.

• Where: Hotel New Otani Tokyo, Kioicho.
• The Vibe: Celebratory and indulgent; for groups who want choice rather than a set course.
• Price: Standard ¥29,000; Royal plan with Dom Pérignon ¥80,000; ages 13–19 ¥22,500; 4–12 ¥11,000; 3 and under free. Service charge added.
• Official Link: The Sky Christmas Premium Buffet

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Bookings open two months before the date, so 24 December has been bookable since 24 October. The same hotel’s Tower Restaurant runs a family Christmas with Santa on 24–25 December (dinner ¥26,000, children ¥16,000; prepaid web booking from 30 October).

KFC Christmas Japan 2026: how to order

KFC’s Christmas page still showed the finished 2025 campaign on 31 October 2026, with a “look forward to 2026” teaser (KFC Japan). Last year, reservations opened on 4 November, so the 2026 details are expected in early November. Until then, here is how it worked in 2025, labelled as 2025.

KFC Christmas 2025 (for reference)	Detail
Reservations opened	4 Nov 2025, online (KFC Net Order) and in participating stores
Early-bird deadline	12 Dec 2025: party barrels ¥4,990 instead of ¥5,490
Pickup	19–25 Dec 2025 at most stores
Party Barrel Original	8 pieces of chicken, gratin, strawberry-vanilla mousse: ¥5,490
Christmas Pack Pair	¥2,790 (smallest pack)
Off-peak pickup (online only)	Any time 19–23 Dec, or 24–25 Dec before 13:00 or after 20:00
Closes	When each store reaches its quota

• Reserve, don’t queue. Without a reservation on 24 December, expect long lines and sold-out barrels. In 2025 KFC added off-peak pickup slots specifically to cut crowds.
• Use Net Order at a branch near your hotel; in 2025 some stores did not take online reservations.

Sources: Impress Gourmet Watch, 4 Nov 2025 and 8 Dec 2025. We will update this section when KFC publishes its 2026 menu.

A Christmas Eve evening route in Tokyo

Christmas Eve 2026 is a Thursday, so markets and lights run on weekday timings. For a Christmas Eve dinner Tokyo plan, try one of two routes that end at a table:

Time	Route A: Roppongi	Route B: Suidobashi
Afternoon	Roppongi Hills Christmas Market, Oyane Plaza (11:00–21:00, free entry)	Long lunch at Cerise, Conrad Tokyo (entry 12:00–13:30)
17:00	Keyakizaka illumination switches on (17:00–22:00)	Tokyo Dome City illumination (17:00–24:00, free)
17:30	Tokyo Midtown Christmas, Midtown Garden (17:00–23:00)	Keep walking the lights; Suidobashi Station is on the doorstep
20:00	Dinner: omakase or kaiseki booked weeks ahead	Dinner: Artist Cafe or Deux Mil, 20:00 slot

Dates and hours are from our Tokyo illuminations 2026 guide and Tokyo Christmas market 2026 guide; the rest of the month is in Tokyo events in December 2026. Prefer Japanese food over a hotel course? Counter seats at an omakase sushi bar in Shibuya or a kaiseki restaurant make a quieter Christmas Eve; book them as early as the hotels. For starred tables, see our Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026 guide.

For step-by-step booking help, see how to book restaurants in Japan.

Christmas dinner Tokyo 2026 FAQ

Sources and how we checked

All Christmas dinner Tokyo 2026 prices, dates and booking rules were checked on 31 October 2026 against each venue’s official plan page (Conrad, Shinagawa Prince, Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince, New Otani Garden Lounge, New Otani The Sky, Artist Cafe, Deux Mil, Takashimaya), press releases where the official page could not be read (Royal Park Hotel, Mos Burger, New Otani Tower Restaurant), and the Cabinet Office holiday list. KFC details are from 2025 and labelled as such. Last checked: 1 November 2026 (KFC 2026 reservations still not announced).