Tokyo Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Tickets & Which to Pick

Short answer: The Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 has moved from Meiji Jingu Gaien to Shin-Toyosu (20 November–25 December) and Shiba Park under Tokyo Tower (4–25 December), with adult tickets from ¥1,000. Free alternatives include Roppongi Hills (21 November–25 December), Ueno’s Tokyo Christmas Advent (from 6 November) and Tokyo Skytree Town (from 5 November).

The big Tokyo Christmas market 2026 news: the paid Tokyo Christmas Market has left Meiji Jingu Gaien and opens in Shin-Toyosu on Friday 20 November, with a second site under Tokyo Tower in Shiba Park from 4 December. Most other Christmas markets in Tokyo run from early or late November to 25 December, and the bigger free ones are at Roppongi Hills, Ueno Park and Yebisu Garden Place.

Below are ten markets in Tokyo and Yokohama, checked on 19 October 2026 against each organiser’s site or press release. Anything not yet announced is marked Expected, with last year’s dates. We also cover 2026 ticket prices, where to buy them and which market to pick.

Last checked: 31 October 2026

Key takeaways

• The Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 runs in Shin-Toyosu (20 Nov–25 Dec) and Shiba Park (4–25 Dec). It no longer runs at Jingu Gaien.
• Adult tickets cost ¥1,000 on weekdays, ¥1,500 on weekends and ¥2,000 on 24–25 Dec. Only advance tickets on KKday include the souvenir mug.
• Roppongi Hills (21 Nov–25 Dec), Ueno’s Tokyo Christmas Advent (from 6 Nov) and Ballpark Xmas in Yokohama are free to enter.
• Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse charges ¥500–¥1,000 for a standard ticket, and same-day standard tickets are cash only.
• For the smallest crowds, go on a weekday afternoon in November. Leave 24–25 December for people who like queues.
• New for 2026: the Chiikawa Christmas Market runs 24 Nov–25 Dec at Toyosuna Park, Chiba (about 30 min from Tokyo Station). Timed tickets cost ¥2,500 weekdays / ¥2,800 weekends for adults, sold only on Asoview.

Tokyo Christmas market 2026 dates: what’s confirmed so far

Here is every market we checked, with its 2026 status. “Confirmed” means the organiser has published the 2026 dates.

Market	2026 dates	Status
Tokyo Christmas Advent, Ueno Park	Fri 6 Nov–Fri 25 Dec (Shinobazu Pond area from Wed 18 Nov)	Confirmed
Yebisu Garden Place	Sat 14 Nov–Fri 25 Dec	Confirmed
Tokyo Christmas Market in Shin-Toyosu	Fri 20 Nov–Fri 25 Dec	Confirmed
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse	Fri 20 Nov–Fri 25 Dec	Confirmed
Ballpark Xmas Yokohama Kannai	Fri 20 Nov–Fri 25 Dec	Confirmed
Roppongi Hills	Sat 21 Nov–Fri 25 Dec	Confirmed
Azabudai Hills	Same period as Roppongi Hills	Planned, details TBA
Tokyo Christmas Market in Shiba Park	Fri 4 Dec–Fri 25 Dec	Confirmed
Tokyo Skytree Town	Thu 5 Nov–Fri 25 Dec	Confirmed
Marunouchi Street Park Winter	2025: 13 Nov–25 Dec	Expected

How do Tokyo Christmas market tickets work in 2026?

Most markets in Tokyo are free to enter, and you just pay for food and drink. The two exceptions are the Tokyo Christmas Market (both sites) and Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.

Tokyo Christmas Market (Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park)

Ticket	Weekday	Weekend	24–25 Dec
Adult (junior high and up)	¥1,000	¥1,500	¥2,000
Child (elementary school)	¥500	¥500	¥1,000
Preschool	Free	Free	Free

These are the 2026 prices from the organiser’s 30 September press release. In 2026 the top price only applies on 24 and 25 December, so 20–23 December is charged at the normal weekday or weekend rate. At Shin-Toyosu the weekend price also applies on public holidays, including Monday 23 November.

Advance tickets are sold only on KKday (on sale since 1 October). The adult advance ticket includes a mug, and each site has its own design: blue at Shin-Toyosu, red at Shiba Park. Same-day tickets don’t come with a mug. The organiser also warns that same-day entry may be limited when it gets busy, so buy in advance for any weekend.

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse sells standard tickets for ¥500–¥1,000 plus limited, date-specific Priority tickets and Premium Lounges, sold online on Asoview from 6 November at 12:00. Tickets go on sale on Friday 6 November 2026 at 12:00 JST (official site).

The 10 best Christmas markets in Tokyo 2026 (and Yokohama)

1. Tokyo Christmas Market in Shin-Toyosu (Paid German-style market)

The Lowdown: The city’s biggest ticketed Christmas market moves to the bay for 2026, running 36 days. Expect hot wine, German-style food and a stage programme. Stall line-ups are still to be announced.

Where: 6-4 Toyosu, Koto City. About 2 min from Shin-Toyosu Station or 4 min from Shijo-mae Station (Yurikamome Line).
The Vibe: Big, open-air and festive. Good for groups who want the full German-market experience.
Price: Adults ¥1,000 weekdays / ¥1,500 weekends and holidays / ¥2,000 on 24–25 Dec. Children ¥500 (¥1,000 on 24–25 Dec). Under school age free.
Official Link: tokyochristmas.net · Advance tickets (KKday)

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Open daily 11:00–21:30, but last entry is 20:30 and last order 21:00. The opening day (20 Nov) only starts at 16:00. Arrive by 19:00 if you want to eat properly.

2. Tokyo Christmas Market in Shiba Park (Paid market with Tokyo Tower views)

The Lowdown: The second site is the plaza by Onarimon Station, with Tokyo Tower right behind the stalls and a Christmas pyramid about 14 m tall. It’s shorter (22 days) and stays open later than Shin-Toyosu.

Where: Shiba Park Area 4, in front of Onarimon Station (Toei Mita Line, Exit A6, 1 min).
The Vibe: The photo market. Tower, pyramid and fairy lights in one shot.
Price: Same as Shin-Toyosu: ¥1,000 / ¥1,500 / ¥2,000 for adults. The weekend price applies Saturday and Sunday.
Official Link: tokyochristmas.net · Advance tickets (KKday)

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Hours are 11:00–22:00, last entry 21:00, last order 21:30. Visit both sites with advance tickets and the blue and red mugs fit together to make a pyramid design.

3. Roppongi Hills Christmas Market (Free classic market)

The Lowdown: This is the 20th edition of the Stuttgart-style market on Roppongi Hills’ Oyane Plaza. It has about 10 stalls with German food and drink. It’s small, free and very popular.

Where: Oyane Plaza, Roppongi Hills. Connected to Roppongi Station (Hibiya Line) by the concourse.
The Vibe: Compact and traditional. Busy with office workers after 18:00.
Price: Free entry. Food and drink are paid; 2026 menu prices aren’t published yet.
Official Link: christmas.hills-site.com (2026 details now published)

💡 Japan Pro Tip: The market is open 11:00–21:00 and the Keyakizaka “SNOW & BLUE” illumination runs 17:00–22:00 from 5 November to 25 December. Have dinner first (our Christmas dinner in Tokyo guide lists where to book), then walk down Keyakizaka once the market closes.

4. Azabudai Hills Christmas Market (Free newer market)

The Lowdown: Mori Building says Azabudai Hills will hold a market over the same period as Roppongi Hills (21 Nov–25 Dec). In 2025 it was in Central Plaza with a glühwein pot service. The 2026 details aren’t out yet.

Where: Azabudai Hills, next to Kamiyacho Station (Hibiya Line).
The Vibe: Polished and less hectic than Roppongi.
Price: Free entry in 2025; 2026 not announced.
Official Link: christmas.hills-site.com

💡 Japan Pro Tip: It’s about a 15-minute walk from Roppongi Hills, so you can do both markets in one evening.

5. Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (Paid harbourside market)

The Lowdown: Yokohama’s best-known Christmas market has an 11 m live Christmas tree in front of the brick warehouses and about 60 food and gift booths. New for 2026, the free Christmas Village in Akarenga Park has a Pokémon illumination for the 30th anniversary. It runs 20 November–25 December. It’s about an hour from central Tokyo, but worth the trip.

Where: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Naka Ward. Nearest stations are Bashamichi or Nihon-odori (Minatomirai Line).
The Vibe: Pretty and very crowded on weekends.
Price: Standard ¥500–¥1,000; Priority ¥2,000–¥2,500; Priority with a Noritake mug ¥4,500–¥5,000; Premium Lounge ¥15,000–¥40,000 (up to two adults, with two Priority tickets and a pair of mugs). All on sale from 6 November, 12:00. Primary-school age and under free with a guardian; junior high and under free until 4 Dec.
Official Link: yokohama-akarenga.jp/christmas

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Same-day standard tickets are cash only. There’s an ATM on the 1st floor of Building 2 (opens 11:00). Hours are 11:00–21:00 until 4 December and 11:00–22:00 from 5 December.

6. Ballpark Xmas Yokohama Kannai (Free park market)

The Lowdown: This market fills Yokohama Park, next to the baseball stadium, with mulled wine, an eight-sausage sharing platter and goods imported from Germany. Nihon-odori is lit for 430 m.

Where: Yokohama Park. About 3 min from Kannai Station (JR / Blue Line) or Nihon-odori Station (Minatomirai Line).
The Vibe: Relaxed, roomy and family-friendly.
Price: Free entry; some content is paid. Programme details are due in early November.
Official Link: ballparkxmas.com

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Combine it with Red Brick Warehouse: both are near Nihon-odori Station, so one evening covers both.

7. Tokyo Christmas Advent, Ueno Park (Free market and illuminations)

The Lowdown: Tokyo’s earliest big market opens on 6 November at Hakamagoshi Plaza. From 18 November, the Shinobazu Pond area adds 30+ huts and over 100 Santa figures.

Where: Hakamagoshi Plaza (1 min from Keisei-Ueno, 3 min from JR Ueno) and the Shinobazu Pond area.
The Vibe: Lively, local and cheap. Good with kids.
Price: Free entry. Circus “AURA” (27 Nov–24 Dec) is ticketed: ¥3,500 in advance.
Official Link: christmas-advent.jp

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Hakamagoshi is open 12:00–23:00, the latest of any market here. Shinobazu opens at 15:00 Mon–Thu and 12:00 Fri–Sun and holidays.

8. Yebisu Garden Place Christmas Market (Free illumination market)

The Lowdown: The market and illuminations run 14 November–25 December across Clock Square, Château Square and the promenade. The Baccarat Eternal Lights chandelier display stays until 11 January 2027.

Where: Yebisu Garden Place, reached via the Skywalk from JR Ebisu Station.
The Vibe: Grown-up, romantic, date-night.
Price: No admission fee listed.
Official Link: gardenplace.jp

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Some illuminations stay up until 28 February 2027, so January visitors still get the lights without the market.

9. Tokyo Skytree Town Christmas Market (Free, under cover)

The Lowdown: The 2026 “Christmas Market in a Picture Book” runs on the 4F Sky Arena at Tokyo Skytree Town from Thursday 5 November to Friday 25 December, 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:00), as part of Dream Christmas 2026. Entry was free in 2025; check the official site for 2026 entry rules.

Where: Tokyo Solamachi, Oshiage. Tokyo Skytree Station or Oshiage Station.
The Vibe: Easy, under-cover, good for a rainy night.
Price: Free entry in 2025.
Official Link: Tokyo Skytree Town official site

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Pair it with a sunset visit to the Skytree deck and you’re done before the market rush.

10. Marunouchi Street Park Winter (Expected — street market)

The Lowdown: In 2025, 19 stalls ran on Naka-dori and Gyoko-dori from 13 November to 25 December, 11:00–22:00. 2026 dates aren’t out yet.

Where: Marunouchi Naka-dori and Gyoko-dori, Tokyo Station.
The Vibe: Smart, central, good for a quick drink.
Price: Not announced.
Official Link: Marunouchi.com (2026 not announced)

💡 Japan Pro Tip: It’s the easiest market to reach from a Tokyo Station hotel or between trains.

Not announced yet: Shibuya’s MIYASHITA PARK market (1–25 Dec in 2025; paid entry on some peak days) and Tokyo Dome City’s Nordic Xmas Park (weekends and 24–25 Dec in 2025). We’d rather leave a gap than give you a wrong date.

New for 2026: THE HOLIDAY SCENE Christmas Market, LUMINE Shinjuku (Rooftop market)

The Lowdown: A new film-themed Christmas market takes over the LUMINE 1 rooftop terrace in Shinjuku from Tuesday 1 to Friday 25 December 2026. The organiser, Tune up, confirmed the dates on 21 October. Planned food and drink include mulled wine, German beer, hot chocolate, hot dogs and New York cheesecake, with 116 seats and room for 80 standing.

Where: L Terrace (エルテラス), LUMINE 1 rooftop, 1-1-5 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku. LUMINE 1 is connected to Shinjuku Station.

The Vibe: A Christmas film set on a rooftop: a small tree forest, photo spots and hot drinks after shopping.

Price: Entry and menu prices TBA. The official site already links to a LivePocket ticket page, so check it before you go.

Official Link: christmas-market.tune-up.biz · organiser’s press release (PR TIMES, 21 October 2026) · Instagram

💡 Japan Pro Tip: On weekdays it only opens at 16:00 (until 22:00, last order 21:30). Go on a Saturday or Sunday from 11:00 if you want daylight photos, then see the rest of the area with our things to do in Shinjuku guide.

Last checked 31 October 2026.

Christmas markets outside Tokyo and Kansai

Heading north or west after Tokyo? Three cities run big, free German-style markets this year.

Market	Where	2026 dates	Hours	Entry
Nagoya Christmas Market	Hisaya-odori Park (Hisaya Square and Angel Square), Sakae	Fri 4–Fri 25 Dec	Weekdays 16:00–21:00; weekends and holidays 11:00–21:00; 24–25 Dec 14:00–21:00	Free
Sendai Christmas Market	Nishikicho Park	Fri 4–Fri 25 Dec	Weekdays 16:00–22:00; Sat 12:00–22:00; Sun 12:00–21:00	Free; paid entry contribution on 11–13, 18–20, 24–25 Dec
Christmas Market in Hikari no Machi Hakata	JR Hakata Station square, Fukuoka	Sat 7 Nov–Fri 25 Dec	Weekdays 16:00–23:00; weekends and holidays 12:00–23:00; 24–25 Dec 12:00–23:00	Free

Sendai’s contribution tickets for the busy dates go on sale on 4 November at 10:00 and pay for crowd control. The market runs alongside the SENDAI Pageant of Starlight.

Hakata is one of 11 Fukuoka venues in the Christmas Advent programme, which also includes Tenjin at Fukuoka City Hall (14 Nov–26 Dec, closed 28–29 Nov) and Kokura (20 Nov–25 Dec).

In Kyushu for longer? Huis Ten Bosch turns the whole Dutch-style resort into a Christmas town. See our Huis Ten Bosch Christmas 2026 guide.

Sources: Nagoya Christmas Market, Sendai Christmas Market, Christmas Advent Fukuoka.

Chiikawa Christmas Market 2026 (Toyosuna Park, Chiba)

The Chiikawa Christmas Market 2026 runs from 24 November to 25 December 2026 (Confirmed) at Toyosuna Park in Makuhari, Chiba, about 30 minutes from Tokyo Station. It’s a ticketed, timed-entry character market from ABEMA, with adult tickets at ¥2,500 on weekdays and ¥2,800 on weekends. Tickets are sold online only, so don’t turn up without one.

It’s not a German-style mulled-wine market. Think a 6,000 m² Chiikawa world: a roughly 6 m Christmas tree with a light, video and sound show, 3 m balloons of Chiikawa, Hachiware and Usagi, a giant snow globe and a merry-go-round you can photograph but not ride. There are mini-games too, including candy ring toss, a cookie-weighing challenge and a custom key-charm stall.

Chiikawa Christmas Market 2026	Details
Dates	24 Nov–25 Dec 2026 (Confirmed)
Hours	11:00–21:00; last entry slot 18:30–19:00
Adult (12+)	¥2,500 weekdays / ¥2,800 weekends and holidays
Child (4–11)	¥1,200 weekdays / ¥1,400 weekends and holidays
Under 4	Free, one per paying adult
Sold on	Asoview only; no door sales
Nearest station	JR Makuhari-Toyosuna (Keiyo Line), about 10 min walk

Chiikawa Christmas Market tickets: how to buy from overseas

Every ticket is for a set date and entry slot. The presale lottery closed on 25 October, and results were released on 30 October. The general sale date is TBA.

1. Follow the official site and @chiikawa_xmas on X for the general-sale announcement.
2. Make an Asoview account before sale day. The site is in Japanese, so a browser translate tab helps.
3. Pick your date, then your entry slot. Weekdays are cheaper and calmer.
4. Pay online and keep the confirmation on your phone.

Lottery buys couldn’t be changed or cancelled, so assume the same for general sale. Nothing is published yet on ID checks or resale. Buy only on Asoview, the sole official seller. Every ticket includes a pop-up Christmas card and one free pull on the giant gachapon, which drops one of 16 ornaments.

What to eat and buy

The “food hütte” sells 35 limited items. Prices include tax, and these are character-park prices. Highlights include a cream-topped hot cocoa (¥1,850), “subjugation” churros (¥1,400), an Usagi pistachio Mont Blanc (¥1,900), a Hachiware wreath doughnut (¥1,300) and icing cookies (¥880). There’s also a ¥3,700 pop-up Christmas box of chips and nuggets. Exclusive goods include a Santa mascot, plushies, a snow globe and a moving Christmas card set. The full lineup, prices and any per-person limits haven’t been announced yet. Menus can change.

Getting there from Tokyo Station

Take the JR Keiyo Line and board a local (各駅停車) train that runs past Shin-Narashino: rapid trains don’t stop at Makuhari-Toyosuna. It takes about 30 minutes, and you can tap in with Suica or PASMO (our IC card guide). AEON Mall Makuhari New City is right outside the gates, and the park is about a 10-minute walk. Keisei Bus also stops at “Toyosuna Koen”, a minute from the entrance.

Who it’s for

It’s for Chiikawa fans, families with kids aged 4–11 and anyone hunting event-only merch. Skip it if you want hot wine, sausages and a free browse; Roppongi Hills or Shin-Toyosu (above) suit you better.

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Book an afternoon slot so you see the tree in daylight and then its light show, which starts around 16:00. The Keiyo Line also stops at Maihama, so you can pair it with an evening at Tokyo Disney on the same line. Our Tokyo Disney tickets guide has the after-dark ticket options. Want more lights? Head to the Tokyo Mega Illumination 2026 on another night.

New for 2026: WHITE KITTE, KITTE Marunouchi (Tree and light show)

The Lowdown: KITTE’s white Christmas tree returns to the 1F atrium from Thursday 19 November to Friday 25 December 2026 (Confirmed), under the theme “Egao odoru, Christmas”. KITTE says full details will follow. Lets Enjoy Tokyo lists a tree of about 15 m and a “Smile in the Light” light show roughly every 30 minutes from 12:10 to 21:53 (Expected until KITTE publishes its own timetable).

Where: KITTE Marunouchi 1F Atrium, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, beside Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi South Exit.
The Vibe: Indoor, warm and quick: a tree and light show, not a market.
Price: No ticket has been announced; the atrium is the shopping centre’s public hall.
Official Link: WHITE KITTE 2026 (KITTE Marunouchi)

💡 Japan Pro Tip: Watch one show from the atrium floor and the next from the upper-floor balconies, where the tree’s full height reads better. Pair it with Marunouchi Street Park on the same evening: both are a few minutes’ walk from Tokyo Station.

WHITE KITTE entry last checked 27 October 2026.

Which Christmas market in Tokyo 2026 should you pick?

Use this table to pick your Tokyo Christmas market 2026 by vibe. None of the organisers has published 2026 food or glühwein prices yet. We’ll add them once menus are out in November.

Market	Entry	Food & drink (2026 prices)	Kid-friendly	Station	Nearby illumination
Shin-Toyosu	Paid	Hot wine, German food — TBA	Yes, under-6s free	Shin-Toyosu	—
Shiba Park	Paid	Hot wine, German food — TBA	Yes	Onarimon	Tokyo Tower backdrop
Roppongi Hills	Free	Glühwein, sausages — TBA	OK, crowded evenings	Roppongi	Keyakizaka (from 5 Nov)
Azabudai Hills	Free	TBA	Yes	Kamiyacho	Roppongi Hills nearby
Red Brick Warehouse	Paid	TBA	Yes, kids free	Bashamichi	11 m live tree
Ballpark Xmas	Free	Mulled wine, sausage platter — TBA	Yes	Kannai	Nihon-odori, 430 m
Ueno Advent	Free	30+ huts — TBA	Yes	Ueno	On site
Yebisu Garden Place	Free	TBA	Yes	Ebisu	Baccarat chandelier

Short version: Shiba Park for photos, Roppongi Hills for a classic free market, Ueno for a cheap night with kids, Yebisu for a date, and Yokohama if you have a whole evening. For the light-ups on their own, see our Tokyo illuminations 2026 guide.

Three one-evening Christmas market itineraries

1. Roppongi classic (free)

• 17:00 Azabudai Hills market as the lights come on.
• 18:00 Walk about 15 minutes to Roppongi Hills for glühwein on Oyane Plaza (open until 21:00).
• 19:30 Dinner booked nearby.
• 21:00 Walk down Keyakizaka, which stays lit until 22:00.

2. Tokyo Tower night (from 4 Dec)

• 16:30 Arrive at Onarimon (Exit A6) with your KKday ticket and collect your mug.
• 17:00 Get your pyramid-and-tower photos while the sky is still blue.
• 18:30 Eat at the market or book dinner in Shiba / Hamamatsucho.

3. Yokohama double (20 Nov–25 Dec)

• 15:30 Red Brick Warehouse in daylight, with cash for same-day tickets.
• 17:30 Walk to Yokohama Park for Ballpark Xmas and the Nihon-odori lights (free).
• 19:00 Dinner in Chinatown, a short walk from Kannai.
• 21:00 Minatomirai Line back towards Shibuya, or JR from Kannai.

Book dinner before the market, not after

Market food is mostly snacks you eat standing up in the cold. Restaurants around Roppongi, Ebisu and Yokohama fill up from late November, and on 24 December the popular ones can be booked out weeks ahead. In Japan, Christmas Eve is a date night.

Many good restaurants only take bookings by Japanese-language phone or forms. Book early, ask your hotel concierge to call for you, and note that Japan Pro’s booking platform, with restaurant reservations, opens in November 2026. Our guide to booking restaurants in Japan explains how it works.

Visiting in November too? Our Tokyo events in November 2026 round-up covers the rest of the month. For what comes after Christmas, see New Year in Tokyo 2027, and for the bigger picture, winter in Japan.

Make it a Toyosu evening: the Shin-Toyosu market is a few minutes on foot from CREVIA BASE Tokyo, where Tim Burton’s Labyrinth runs from 25 November. Book a late-afternoon maze slot and walk over for glühwein. Ticket prices and timings are in our Tim Burton Labyrinth Tokyo guide.

Tokyo Christmas market 2026 FAQ

Sources and how we checked

For this Tokyo Christmas market 2026 guide, we checked every date, time and price between 19 and 31 October 2026 against the organisers’ own sites and press releases: Tokyo Christmas Market, Christmas Hills (Mori Building), Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Ballpark Xmas, Tokyo Christmas Advent and Yebisu Garden Place. Markets marked Expected show 2025 dates and will be updated when the 2026 dates are confirmed.

Last checked: 31 October 2026