Which Tokyo Christmas Market Should You Visit in 2026?
Shin-Toyosu opens in November. In December, the lights come on at the foot of Tokyo Tower, too. Pick a venue and find a spot for dinner nearby.
Words and editing: POKOTABI Editorial Team
Event information checked: November 11, 2026
The Two Venues at a Glance
Shin-Toyosu
November 20–December 25
- Opening hours
- 11:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m. (opens at 4:00 p.m. on the first day)
- Last entry / food and drink last order
- 8:30 p.m. / 9:00 p.m.
- Nearest station
- About a 2-minute walk from Shin-Toyosu Station on the Yurikamome Line
Shiba Park
December 4–25
- Opening hours
- 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (opens at 4:00 p.m. on the first day)
- Last entry / food and drink last order
- 9:00 p.m. / 9:30 p.m.
- Nearest station
- About a 1-minute walk from Exit A6 of Onarimon Station on the Toei Mita Line
All dates are in 2026. You may not be admitted if you arrive close to closing, so plan your evening around the last-entry time.
Before You Open Last Year’s Map
An evening has opened up in your schedule. You might as well find something hot to drink outdoors. Tokyo’s Christmas markets are just the thing for a night like that. But if last year’s photos have you heading for Meiji Jingu Gaien, change course this year. The 2026 Tokyo Christmas Market will take place at two venues: Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park. It’s the first time the market has been held in Shin-Toyosu.
The quickest way to choose is to check your calendar. From November 20 to December 3, only Shin-Toyosu is open. From December 4 onward, pick the venue closest to where you’ll be at the end of the day. Shin-Toyosu works well after Toyosu Market or teamLab Planets; Shiba Park is a good fit for a day around Tokyo Tower and Zojoji Temple. Rather than trying to visit both in one evening, take your time at one venue, pick another stall to try and stay in the same neighborhood for dinner.
Spend a Waterside Evening in Shin-Toyosu
The venue is at 6-4 Toyosu, Koto City. From Shin-Toyosu Station on the Yurikamome Line—note the “Shin” in the station name—it’s about a 2-minute walk. Shijo-mae Station is about 3 minutes away on foot. Toyosu Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line is around a 15-minute walk. Searching for just “Toyosu” on a map can bring up a broad area, so use the venue name or Shin-Toyosu Station when arranging to meet.
The venue opens at 4:00 p.m. on November 20, the first day. The organizers plan to hold an opening ceremony at 4:30 p.m. and light the Christmas pyramid at around 5:00 p.m. These times apply to the first-day ceremony. If you want to see the venue at dusk on another day, arrive while it’s still light and take your time browsing the stalls as the evening sets in. If you’ll be standing by the water with a drink, gloves are a good idea along with a warm coat.
If you’re in the mood for something sweet, look for the hot chocolate topped with a Santa decoration featured in the official food guide. There are also options for those who don’t drink mulled wine, including hot tea and non-alcoholic mulled wine. If there’s something in particular you want to try, find that stall before making a full loop of the venue. Menus shown in photos are examples; check with the stall for what’s available on the day.
Take the Train to Onarimon for Shiba Park
The Shiba Park venue opens on December 4 at the Onarimon Station Square in Tokyo Metropolitan Shiba Park’s No. 4 lot (3-2 Shiba Koen, Minato City). The venue name might make Shiba-koen Station seem like the obvious choice, but the nearest station is Onarimon on the Toei Mita Line. It’s about a 1-minute walk from Exit A6. If you’re visiting Tokyo Tower first, walk over toward Onarimon afterward so you don’t have to double back to the station.
In photos of last year’s venue, Tokyo Tower appears beyond the wooden Christmas pyramid. If you’re taking photos, don’t stop right by the entrance; browse the stalls and look for a spot where the two sets of lights come together. The Shiba Park food guide lists a thick-cut beef-tongue stew served in a bread bowl. It’s a dish best carried over once you’ve found a seat.
If you’re stopping by after work, make a note of the 9:00 p.m. last entry and the 9:30 p.m. last order for food and drinks. You’ll need time to decide what to eat and wait in line after entering. Choose a day when you can arrive earlier in the evening, or have dinner beforehand and come for the lights and a drink. Either way, you won’t have to rush from stall to stall.
Admission and the Mugs Included with Advance Tickets
- From each venue’s opening day through December 23
- For junior high school students and older: ¥1,000 on weekdays and ¥1,500 on weekends. Shin-Toyosu also charges ¥1,500 on public holidays. Elementary school students: ¥500.
- December 24 and 25
- At both venues: ¥2,000 for junior high school students and older; ¥1,000 for elementary school students.
- Preschoolers
- Free every day at both venues.
Advance tickets are sold in 30-minute entry slots. Choose a time based on when your whole group can reach the entrance, rather than when you plan to meet. Same-day ticket sales may be limited when it’s busy. If you arrive after your reserved time, visitors booked for that time slot will be given priority, even if it’s still the same day. If you think you might be late, check the last-entry time and the official FAQ.
Adult advance tickets include a different-colored mug for each venue: deep blue for Shin-Toyosu and red for Shiba Park. The drink is not included. Before using your mug, rinse it at the venue’s mug-washing station, then take it to a stall. If you order a drink in the stall’s own mug or glass, a separate container deposit may apply. Ask the stall how returns work before you order.
The markets are scheduled to go ahead in the rain, but may be canceled in severe weather. Covered seating is limited, so on a rainy or windy evening, it’s worth picking a nearby place to warm up after your visit.
Winter Stops Around Tokyo Station and Oshiage
If you’d rather see the lights near wherever you’ll be that day, there are other events in Marunouchi and Oshiage. Before looking for tickets to either market, see which one fits your itinerary.
Step Into the Lights in Marunouchi
Leave Tokyo Station through the Marunouchi side and head for Marunouchi Naka-dori Avenue. The street trees will be illuminated from November 12 through February 14, 2027, usually from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The first day has a lighting ceremony and a different start time; in December, the lights are scheduled to stay on until midnight. The chalet-style food stalls open from November 27. The illuminations and event on Gyoko-dori Avenue run from November 27 to December 25, with the event listed as open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
If you have time before your train home, stop by VIRON Marunouchi on the first floor of Tokyo Building TOKIA. It works for picking up bread to take home or sitting down for a meal in the brasserie. If you’re planning to eat there, check the brasserie’s hours rather than relying on the bakery’s opening times.
Head to the Fourth-Floor Plaza in Oshiage
In Oshiage, “Christmas Market in a Picture Book” is held at Sky Arena on the fourth floor of Tokyo Skytree Town. It runs from November 5 to December 25, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., with a last order for food and drinks at 9:00 p.m. Admission is free for this outdoor market. Stalls accept cash and PayPay, so make other arrangements if you planned to pay another way.
After checking out the boot-shaped mugs and having a drink in the plaza, you could walk to Narihira for oden. Japanese Dining Izakaya ZO is a small restaurant serving Kansai-style oden in bonito broth. It’s a good option for a night when you couldn’t decide what to eat at the stalls. If you’re concerned about opening hours or seating, check with the restaurant before leaving the plaza.
Once you know when the lights come on and which station you’re heading home from, pick a stall that catches your eye. If you still feel like walking after a hot drink, make one more stop in the neighborhood. A winter evening is lovelier with a little time to spare.
Official information and image sources
Dates, prices, entry details and nearby businesses were checked against information from the organizers and each business. Check for the latest updates before setting out.
- Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 official website
- Shin-Toyosu venue dates, admission and directions
- Shiba Park venue dates, admission and directions
- Tokyo Christmas Market official FAQ
- Market history and 2026 venue images
- Shin-Toyosu opening ceremony
- November 11 opening announcement and 2025 attendance
- Announcement of the first Shin-Toyosu market
- Official Shin-Toyosu food guide
- Official Shiba Park food guide
- 2026 mugs included with advance tickets
- Marunouchi illuminations and food huts
- Tokyo Skytree Town Christmas Market
- Chuka Soba Toyosu Katsumoto restaurant information
- Le Pain Quotidien Shiba Park information
- VIRON Marunouchi venue information
- Japanese Dining Izakaya ZO official website
