The holiday season is officially in full swing. Take your time going through your wishlists and planning out your weekends with these non-stop holiday events peppered all throughout Tokyo. Whether you're going with friends or family, spread the holiday cheer.
Shining, Shimmering, Splendid
Blue Earth Garden
Bright illuminations in Saitama will add some extra holiday spirit to your Christmas gift shopping. What makes this market unique — other than the high-quality European-style goods and food — is the candle-making experience and teddy bear museum. A fun day out for all the family.
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 14 2023
Time: 5 P.M. TO 12 P.M. (ILLUMINATION LIGHT UP)
Location: KEYAKI SQUARE 2F, SAITAMA SUPER ARENA, 10 SHINTOSHIN, CHUO, SAITAMA - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES
A Winterwonderland
Winter Rise 2022
If you don't feel like heading into central Tokyo for a Christmas market or illumination event, Rise is a shopping center right beside Futakotamagawa Station that offers all of that and more. Expect a giant Christmas tree, a skating rink and plenty of shopping to be had. You won't need to leave the area surrounding the station to feel the Christmas cheer.
Date: Now through Sun, Dec. 25, 2022
Time: 4 P.M. - 10 P.M.
Location: 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: VARIOUS
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
Marché
Roppongi Hills Christmas 2022
Among the many Christmas markets that will soon light up every part of the city, the Roppongi Hills Christmas Market is the Japanese replication of Stuttgart’s famous (and one of the world’s largest) Christmas Marché. Rest assured that you'll find plenty of Christmas buys here as there will be over 2,000 goodies on sale—from authentic German delicacies to snow globes, ornaments, crafts, and other festive kitsch.
Date: NOW THROUGH SAT, DEC. 25, 2022
Time: 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
Location: ROPPONGI HILLS O-YANE PLAZA, 6-11-1 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
Simple And Stylish
Bunkamura Happy Holidays
Bunkamura will help make the Christmas and New Year home time even more enjoyable, and will provide gifts for the loved ones you couldn't see this year. There will also be special restaurant menus and special events too.
Date: NOW THROUGH FRI, JAN. 13, 2023
Time: VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
Location: BUNKAMURA THE MUSEUM, 2-24-1, DOGENZAKA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, THOSE IN NEED OF A THERAPEUTIC SESSION
All Of The Lights
Tokyo Mega Illumination Tunnel
Spend an evening at one of Tokyo's best illumination or light up events with your family and friends. Topping the charts for two consecutive years in a row, the Tokyo Mega Illumination has tons of great eats and photo spots.
Date: SAT, OCT. 15, 2022 - MON, JAN. 9, 2023
Time: 4:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.
Location: 2-1-2 KatsushimaShinagawa City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥800
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families, INSTAGRAMERS
Slide Your Way
Ice Skating at Tokyo Midtown
The outdoor ice skating rink at Tokyo Midtown is one of the largest in the city, with a capacity of 210 people. It’s perfect for beginners and advanced skaters alike, and children are welcome, making this a great family outing right in the center of the city. For a fun, romantic date option head to the rink after 5 p.m., when the lights on the surrounding trees are switched on.
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB 26, 2023
Time: 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
Location: TOKYO MIDTOWN (GRASS SQUARE), 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO, TOKYO - Map
Fee: WEEKDAY: ¥2,100 (ADULT), ¥1,600 (CHILD) WEEKEND: ¥2,500 (ADULT), ¥2,000 (CHILD)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Endless Blue
Blue Cave
Tokyo’s No.1 winter light display, the Blue Cave is back in business and available for an in-person experience. Walk through the beautiful blue lit tunnel to cap off an evening in Shibuya or Harajuku.
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, DEC. 12, 2022
Time: 5 P.M.- 10 P.M.
Location: 1-5-11 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS AND FAMILY
Traditional Holiday Treat
Try Baking White Christmas
Not only is this seasonal snack gluten-free, dairy free and refined sugar-free but is filled with good heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals! It’s great at Christmas parties for kids (and big kids!) as a sugar-free traditional holiday treat.
Date: ANYTIME
Location: ANYWHERE
Fee: VARIES
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES
Make the Switch
GaijinPot Expo
Hosted by GPlusMedia, the company behind GaijinPot, this event will feature a job fair where job seekers can interview on the day for open positions, as well as space for Japanese language schools and companies providing services, like real-estate, for foreigners living in Japan.
Date: Sun, Dec. 18, 2022
Time: 12 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Location: Kyobashi Edogrand Building 22F (TKP Garden City) Premium Kyobashi Hall 2-2-1 Kyobashi, Chuo City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free!
Info: Job seekers, Japanese language students, Fresh grads
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