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Wondering when Christmas markets will be open this year in Japan? We’ve done all the research so you don’t have to!
In this post, we’ll be sharing a list of the most popular Christmas markets in Japan, along with the opening dates that we know of so far.
We know it isn’t easy to find all this information in one place, so we’ve spent hours assembling all the dates and official websites of various markets to make your trip planning infinitely easier.
We hope you find this list helpful!
When do Christmas Markets Usually Open in Japan?
Exact Christmas market dates in Japan usually aren’t known until a few months before the festive season, but there are (of course) patterns.
Exact opening times vary from market to market, but you can generally expect Japan’s Christmas markets to be open from the end of November until the end of December.
Japanese Christmas Markets 2024 Opening Dates
So, what about opening dates for Japanese Christmas markets in 2024?
As of September 2024, only the dates for some of Japanese largest Christmas markets have been announced. We will update this page as we learn more.
But for now, here is a table summarizing the opening dates of 2024 Japan Christmas markets that we know of so far.
We will update the table below as soon as we learn more.
While we try our best to ensure the information is up-to-date and accurate, we recommend double checking with official sources (like the websites below) before making any plans. Dates and details can change quickly these days, so it’s always better safe than sorry!
NOTE: We’ve put a lot of time and effort into assembling the information below, so if you are quoting/referencing these details in your own articles and websites, we would greatly appreciate a link back to this page. Thank you for your understanding!
| Hiroshima German Christmas Market | 2024 Dates | More Info | Hotel Deals | |
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| Fukuoka | Christmas market in Hikari no Machi HAKATA | More Info | ||
| Fukuoka | TENJIN Christmas market | More Info | ||
| Fukuoka | CHRISTMAS MARKET in Passage | More Info | ||
| Fukuoka | Christmas Gate Park in Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City | More Info | ||
| Fukuoka | Festa de Santa | More Info | ||
| Fukuoka | Nakasu Hikarino Advent | More Info | ||
| Hanno | Winter Wonderland in Moonmin Valley Park | Dec 20 - 22 | More Info | |
| Hiroshima | Hiroshima German Christmas Market | More Info | ||
| Huis Ten Bosch | Huis Ten Bosch Christmas in the City of Lights | More Info | ||
| Kagoshima | Kagoshima Christmas Market | More Info | ||
| Kobe | Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens Christmas Fair | More Info | ||
| Kumamoto | Kumamoto Christmas Market (Hanabata) | More Info | ||
| Kumamoto | Kumamoto Christmas Market (Suizenji) | More Info | ||
| Kumamoto | Kumamoto Christmas Market (Kumamoto station venue) | More Info | ||
| Nagoya | Nagoya Christmas Market | More Info | ||
| Osaka | Osaka Christmas Market | Nov 29 - Dec 25 | More Info | |
| Osaka | Amazing Christmas Market for Loved Ones | More Info | ||
| Saitama | Saitama Super Arena Keyaki Hiroba Illuminations | More Info | ||
| Saitama | Cocoon City Christmas Market | More Info | ||
| Sapporo | Sapporo Munich Christmas Market | Nov 22 - Dec 25 | More Info | |
| Sendai | Sendai Winter Park Christmas Market | Dec 6 - 25 | More Info | |
| Tokyo | Roppongi Hills Christmas Market | More Info | ||
| Tokyo | Tokyo Christmas Market (Hibiya Park Christmas Market) | More Info | ||
| Yokohama | Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market | More Info |
Help us improve this list of Christmas market opening dates in Japan!
Know of any other Japanese Christmas markets we should add to our list? Let us know in the comments with a link to an official source if possible so we can ensure we get accurate dates.
A great round up of some of the bigger Christmas markets in Japan. Thank you very much for sharing.