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#Christmas

Japan's own take on Christmas—reserving a KFC bucket, konbini and hotel Christmas cakes, and the December illuminations—practical seasonal tips for planning a winter visit.

21 articles

Hiroshima Dreamination light sculptures along Peace Boulevard at night.

Hiroshima Dreamination 2026: Dec 4–Jan 24, Not November (Hours, Last Trains)

An Osaka Christmas market at night, with rows of lit wooden huts.

Osaka Christmas Markets 2026: Free Entry at Umeda Sky & Tenshiba, Hours, Mug Prices

Christmas tree floating on the harbor in front of Hakodate's red brick warehouses

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy 2026: 6 pm Fireworks, Tree Hours and 5 Special Nights

Blue LED lights along the zelkova avenue in Yoyogi Park for Blue Grotto Shibuya

Blue Grotto Shibuya 2026 (Ao no Dokutsu): Dec 11–27, 5–10 p.m. and Which Way to Walk

A Tokyo Christmas market at night, with rows of lit wooden huts.

Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 Tickets: Shiba Park, Shin-Toyosu and 6 Free Markets

Zelkova trees lit up on Jozenji-dori for the Sendai Pageant of Starlight

Sendai Pageant of Starlight 2026: Hours and Which Night to Go

Gelato Pique Christmas Gift Market 2026 at Omotesando Hills, Tokyo

Gelato Pique Christmas Pop-Up 2026, Omotesando Hills: Free Entry, No Booking (Nov 14–29)

Zelkova trees along Omotesando lit in champagne gold for the winter illumination

Omotesando Winter Lights 2026: Dec 1–27 Dates, Hours, and How to See Them

Fukuoka's Hakata Station Square Christmas market at night, with illuminated white huts lining the square.

Fukuoka Christmas Markets 2026: Which Venue to Visit and Where to Base Yourself

Sapporo's Odori Park lit with white winter illumination at night, the Sapporo TV Tower rising behind the trees

Sapporo White Illumination 2026-2027: Each Venue's Dates, from November 20

Midtown Garden at Tokyo Midtown lit up at night with THE DREAMING TREE, the roughly 8.5-meter Christmas tree, during MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026

Tokyo Midtown Christmas Illumination 2026–2027: Free, Opens November 26, When Each Display Ends

Christmas illumination inside Sanrio Puroland's fully indoor theme park

Sanrio Puroland Christmas 2026: The Reservation You Can't Skip, and Which Day to Go

Street trees along Marunouchi Naka-dori glowing champagne gold during the Marunouchi Illumination 2026-2027

Marunouchi Illumination 2026: Harry Potter Snow Tree & the December 25 Catch

Midosuji's ginkgo trees glowing along Osaka's main avenue at night during the Midosuji Illumination

Midosuji Illumination 2026 (Osaka): Dates, Hours, and the One Night (November 23) the Street Opens to Walkers

The Starlight Million winter illumination lighting the canal-side promenade at Huis Ten Bosch after dark

Huis Ten Bosch Winter Illumination 2026-2027: The Starlight Million (Formerly Kingdom of Light)

USJ's New York area at night with Christmas decorations and visitors

USJ Christmas 2026: Christmas Night Shows Run Nov 25–Jan 11 Only, Best Dates & What to Wear

Tokyo Disney Resort decked out in Christmas decorations

Tokyo Disney Resort Christmas 2026: Parade and Fireworks Times, Ticket Prices

The "Miracle Great Wisteria" at Ashikaga Flower Park glowing blue and purple in the winter illumination

Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination 2026-2027: Opens October 17, Hours, Tickets & Access from Tokyo

The Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, with wooden hutte chalets, an 11-meter Christmas tree, and evening illuminations.

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market 2026: Tickets, Fees & Calmer Days to Go

A whole Japanese Christmas cake, a strawberry shortcake, on a table

Christmas Cake in Japan 2026: Reservation Deadlines and Whether You Can Just Walk In

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