Best Tokyo Christmas Markets in 2025

As cold winds blow and sunlight lends a sparkle to the snow on Mount Fuji’s shoulders, things are starting to feel festive around the region. There is no shortage of things to do to celebrate the holiday season in Tokyo. We’ve put together a list of a few favorite Christmas Markets in Tokyo. Head on out and put some holiday pep in your step!

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Yokohama’s Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market

This German-style market takes place in the cobblestone plaza at historic Akarenga (Red Brick) Warehouse. A giant Christmas tree welcomes visitors to wander between the German-style Hütten (huts). They’ll be selling traditional Christmas fare, including German Christmas cake Stollen, hot Glühwein (mulled wine), and grilled sausages. Keep an eye out for the wooden dolls from the Erzgebirge Region of Germany. These are famous for its finely crafted wooden toys, ornaments and figurines (including nutcrackers!) since the 1700s. An ice-skating rink is right next door.

Dates: November 21 – December 25, 2025.
Hours: Typically 11 am – 10 pm (Confirm on official site).
Location: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Minato Mirai.
Access: Bashamichi / Sakuragicho Stations.
Website: yokohama-akarenga.jp/christmas

Setagaya Boroichi Market

Dating back over 400 years, Setagaya Boroichi is one of Tokyo’s oldest and most atmospheric markets. Around 700 stalls line the streets with antiques, crafts, food and traditional lucky charms. It’s not a Christmas market in the European sense, but its festive neighborhood energy makes it a beloved winter highlight.

Dates: December 15 – 16, 2025 and January 15 – 16, 2026.
Hours: 9 am – 8 pm.
Location: Boroichi-dori Street, Setagaya-ku.
Access: Setagaya / Kamimachi Stations (Setagaya Line).
Website: en.japantravel.com

Kasukabe Hagoita Market

Venture a bit out of town to discover the home of a unique traditional Japanese craft form. Hagoita are paddle-like objects used in a traditional badminton-like game of Hanetsuki played during the New Year. Hanetsuki became popular roughly 700 years ago during the Muromachi Period, but crafty Edokko (citizens of Edo) turned them into art. Decorated with portraits of famous kabuki actors, the hagoita are three-dimensional sculptures using silk, cotton, beads and paint. If Saitama seems a bit far, then perhaps visit Senso-ji’s Hagoita-Ichi Festival. You can buy Kasukabe Hagoita here. See the website for details.

Dates: December 21 – 23, 2025.
Hours: Around 10 am – 7 pm.
Location: East Exit Plaza, Kasukabe Station (Saitama).
Access: Kasukabe Station (Tobu Skytree Line).
Website: kasukabe-cci.or.jp

Roppongi Hills Christmas Market

Celebrating 10 years of spreading good cheer and offering the best gift selection for both the naughty and nice, the Roppongi Hills Christmas Market is full of good holiday fun for everyone. Modeled after the Stuttgart Christmas Market, one of the world’s most famous and oldest Christmas markets, 111 vendors will settle themselves under the lights and decorations decking Oyane Plaza. Sip and snack along the rows of vendors in search of that perfect gift or just to enjoy a festive atmosphere in anticipation of the holiday season.

Dates: November 22 – December 25, 2025 (tentative).
Hours: Around 11 am – 9 pm.
Location: O-Yane Plaza, Roppongi Hills.
Access: Roppongi Station.
Website: en.japantravel.com

Note: This article was originally written on November 28, 2016, by Joan Bailey. It was updated by Metropolis on December 18, 2025.