Christmas markets in Japan 2026: Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Sapporo and Fukuoka
German-style Christmas markets with mulled wine, sausages and handmade ornaments now pop up all over Japan. Here are this year's markets in Tokyo, Yokohama, Sapporo, Osaka, Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, sorted by start date.
Where to stay
Events by date (7)
Fukuoka / Hakata
Christmas Market in Hikari no Machi Hakata 2026
Sat, November 7, 2026 – Fri, December 25
Osaka / Umeda
Umeda Sky Building Christmas Market
Fri, November 13, 2026 – Fri, December 25
Yokohama / Minato Mirai
Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Fri, November 20, 2026 – Fri, December 25
Hokkaido / Sapporo
Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo
Fri, November 20, 2026 – Fri, December 25
Fukuoka / Kokura
KOKURA Christmas Market & Castle
Fri, November 20, 2026 – Fri, December 25
Food & Drink
Tokyo / Shin-Toyosu
Tokyo Christmas Market in Shin-Toyosu
Fri, November 20, 2026 – Fri, December 25
Tokyo / Shiba Park
Tokyo Christmas Market in Shiba Park
Fri, December 4, 2026 – Fri, December 25
Good to know
- Most markets sell mulled wine in a souvenir mug with a deposit; keep the mug or return it for a refund.
- Some markets charge admission (e.g. the Tokyo Christmas Market), while others are free to enter — check each card.
- Weekend evenings close to Christmas are the busiest; weekday afternoons are relaxed.