Christmas Markets continue to be a popular Tokyo attraction. This year there are a couple of markets close enough to each other that you can have an afternoon/evening out and hit both, with a little photo-op stop at Tokyo Tower in between.

Azabudai Hills, one of Tokyo’s newest shopping/office/residential complexes, hosts a Christmas market in its “Central Green” from 11:00 to 21:00 every day through Christmas Day (December 25).

With a dozen food/drink outlets and half a dozen pop up shops featuring Christmas themed goods, all outdoors under festive lights and decorations, visitors can relax and soak up the atmosphere. Of course, the merchants of Azabudai Hills hope you will do a bit of your Christmas shopping inside while you’re there.

Of course, Christmas lights and the chance to sit outdoors with an icy beer or some nice hot glugwein with friends is the great attraction of any Christmas market, but since the Azabudai Hills market is also open during the day, you can hit this market first and still have time to walk over to Shiba Park for the Tokyo Christmas Market.

On the way, stop in at Tokyo Tower to enjoy their multiple Christmas trees, and maybe a photo op with friends, or as a romantic solo shot.

The Tokyo Christmas Market used to be a much larger affair held at Hibiya Park. While the post-Covid version at Shiba Park is scaled down and now has an admission charge (details below), there is still plenty of fun to be had every day from 11:00 to 22:00 (multiple same day entries permitted; last entry at 21:30) through December 25. Note that entry to the market is through a single gateway on the Onarimon Station side of the park.

One of the biggest draws of this Christmas Market is its six-tier traditional Christmas pyramid. The pyramid stands 14 meters tall and was imported from Dresden. Each tier features different types of Christmas figurines from a creche scene at the lowest level, to nutcrackers, Santas, snowmen and finally, on the top level, angels (where else would they be?).

Situated so near Tokyo Tower presents some very interesting photo opportunities, too.

The perimeter of the market features eight food outlets and half a dozen gift shops encircling the Christmas pyramid, a Christmas tree and table seating. There are myriad food and drink options, some on German theme, in keeping with the overall Christmas Market atmosphere, while pizza, churros and other “ethnic” treats are also available.

A stage area is visible from the seating, with various performances in the evenings.

The offerings at the gift shops are largely Christmas decorations and Christmas-themed goods. Someone’s perfect Christmas gift is hiding amidst all this treasure!

There is also two walls of Christmas wreaths (another photo op?) as well as workshops on wreath making and sticker craft. BTW, visitors who post photos of the market to Instagram will receive a small teddy bear key chain.

As mentioned above, this market has an admission fee (weekdays: Y1,000; weekends: Y1,500; 12/20-12/25: Y2,000; half price for grade school-aged kids). Presumably, this is to help fund the lights and entertainment. Advance purchase tickets are available at Family Mart or through kkday or Activity Japan. Those who purchase tickets in advance will receive a limited edition 2025 Christmas mug, which can be used for soup and hot drink purchases at the venue.

Christmas Markets truly are a way to enjoy Tokyo’s mild December weather while getting into other spirit of the season.

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