It's the most wonderful time of the year! Make the most out of the holiday season this week with a visit to one of the many Christmas markets all over Tokyo and beyond. From our SavvyTokyo family to yours, happy holidays!
Christmas Time Is in the Air Again
Midtown Christmas 2022
Feel the Christmas vibes right in the heart of Minato. Whether you're strolling through the night time light up event along the promenade or skating at one of the largest ice skating rinks in the city, make your Christmas extra special with a date night at Roppongi Midtown.
Date: Now through Sun, Dec. 25, 2022
Time: Various
Location: 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Various
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families
Goodies & Hot Wine
Yokohama Christmas Market
The Yokohama Christmas market is one of the biggest of its kind around Tokyo, gathering tens of thousands of visitors annually. A great place to visit for shopping, eating and sightseeing, as well as experience a truly festive spirit with a giant Christmas tree, hot wine and seasonal ornaments.
Date: FRI, NOV. 25 - SUN, DEC. 25, 2022
Time: 11 A.M.- 9 P.M. (UNTIL 10 P.M. AFTER DEC. DEC 10)
Location: IN AND AROUND YOKOHAMA REDBRICK WAREHOUSE, 1-1 SHIN MINATO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA - Map
Fee: FREE
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families
Have a Berry Merry Christmas
Tamari Town Christmas Market
If you're in the mood for a quick out of town trip this weekend, head to the Tamari Town Christmas Market in Saitama. For the first time in three years, this widely anticipated Christmas event is officially back this holiday season. Along with an illumination event made up of 200,000 light bulbs outside, strawberries make up this year's theme.
Date: Now through Sun, Dec. 25, 2022
Time: Weekends: 10 A.M. - 9 P.M. Weekdays: 12 A.M. - 9 P.M.
Location: 10 Shintoshin, Chuo Ward, Saitama - Map
Fee: VARIOUS
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families
Holiday Vibes
Tokyo Christmas Market
Tokyo Christmas Market turns Hibiya Park into an almost-real fairy tale. Expect to be impressed by the market’s great array of food and drink stalls, various international holiday crafts, and entertaining stage performances. There will also be handicraft workshops and daily live stages by German, Japanese and gospel groups.
Date: Fri, Dec. 9 – Sun, Dec. 25, 2022
Time: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Hibiya Park, Hibiya Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo - Map
Fee: From ¥1,000
Info: Recommended for: Families, Couples, Friends
Antique Shopping Spree
Ark Hills Christmas 2022
Looking for a sophisticated place to shop for your Christmas gifts? Let us suggest Ark Hills, where you can grab furniture, clothes, jewelry, and so much more. If you get too hungry from all the shopping, you can also stop by for a coffee and homemade cookie break at the numerous food trucks parked in the area.
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, DEC. 25, 2022
Time: 8 A.M.-11:30 P.M.
Location: ARK HILLS, 1-12-32, AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, PEOPLE WHO ENJOY FLEA MARKETS
Festive Concert
Ave Maria In Christmas
A special Christmas program with renowned sopranos Justina Swawiec-Korzeni and Megan Kurtz. No children under primary school age permitted. In addition to several Tokyo concerts, the orchestra will also be playing concerts in Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama. See the website below for further details.
Date: THU, DEC. 8-SUN, DEC. 25, 2022
Time: VARIOUS
Location: VARIOUS
Fee: ¥4,800
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, OPERA FANS
For Everyone To Enjoy
Order Tokyo’s Best Vegan Christmas Cakes
Keeping with holiday traditions in Japan, check out our list of vegan Christmas cakes in Tokyo. From strawberry shortcake to Bûche de Noël and everything else in between, make sure you've placed your order before it all runs out!
Date: BEFORE DEC. 25, 2022
Fee: VARIOUS
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES, FRIEND GROUPS, VEGANS
Warming Tips You’ll Want To Yuzu
Try 5 Ways to Use Yuzu to Survive Winter in Japan
In Japan, the citrus fruit yuzu brings a burst of brightness that cuts through the longest night of the year: the winter solstice. Its cheery color, energizing scent and immune-boosting properties make yuzu the natural choice to remedy a variety of winter woes.
Date: VARIOUS
Time: VARIOUS
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES, FRIEND GROUPS, VEGANS
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