Christmas Events for Kids in Chiba (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

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For 2026, we confirmed 13 Christmas events for kids in Chiba. The season opens on October 31 with Mother Illumi 2026 and runs until April 4 with Tokyo German Village Winter Illumination 2026-2027 Why USA!? Super Smile! German Village Goes to America. One of these is free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Japan.

The short version

  • Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Chiba, Asahi, Choshi, Futtsu, Inzai and more: 13
  • First: Mother Illumi 2026, Futtsu, October 31
  • Free events: Makuhari Illumi 26/27

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).

At a glance: Christmas events for kids in Chiba

Kids’ Christmas events
13 confirmed for 2026
Towns
Chiba, Asahi, Choshi, Futtsu, Inzai, Kamogawa and Sodegaura
Season
October 31 to April 4
Free events
1
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Free 1Ticketed and paid 12

Free Christmas events for kids in Chiba

Christmas lightsFree

Makuhari Illumi 26/27

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Makuhari Illumi is Chiba City's winter illumination, held in the South Exit Plaza and North Exit Plaza in front of JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station. In 2026 it is lit on Nov 13 and runs until Jan 31, 2027. The lighting ceremony is on Nov 13 from 5:30 pm to 6 pm, and from Nov 13 to 15 there is also the "Illumi de Hot" relaxation fair.

The lights are on from 5 pm to 11 pm, and only in December from 4 pm to midnight. A Swiss Christmas Market is also planned in front of the same station from Dec 18 to 20. You can see it right outside the station, so it is easy to get around with small children.

Parent tip: In December the lights come on at 4 pm, so arriving early before dark lets kids see them before they get sleepy.

Host
Chiba City (opens in a new tab)
Where
In front of JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station (South Exit Plaza and North Exit Plaza), 千葉市美浜区ひび野2-110, Chiba (opens in maps)
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Chiba Downtown Illumination Lumirage Chiba 2026/2027

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Lumirage Chiba is a downtown Chiba illumination held at the Chuo Park Promenade on the avenue in front of Chiba Station, Chuo Park and Torimachi Park. In 2026 it starts on Nov 21 and is lit every day from 4:30 pm to midnight until Jan 31, 2027.

On opening day, Nov 21, there is a lighting ceremony from 4:20 pm to 5:30 pm, with a performance by students. The winter of 2025 to 2026 was the 35th edition. It is within walking distance of Chiba Station, so it also works for a trip by monorail or train.

Parent tip: The lighting ceremony day is crowded. With small children, the time after the ceremony or a weekday evening is easier for a relaxed walk.

Host
Chiba City (opens in a new tab)
Where
Chuo Park Promenade (Chiba Station Front Avenue), Chuo Park and Torimachi Park, 千葉市中央区(JR千葉駅前から中央公園) (opens in maps)
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Chiba Minato Seaside Illumination

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The Chiba Minato Seaside Illumination is held at the seaside Sanbashi Hiroba, within walking distance of Chiba-Minato Station. In 2026 it runs from Nov 21 to Feb 28, 2027, lit from 5 pm to 11 pm.

There are photo spots with dolphins and other figures, good for family pictures. On Dec 20, the Chiba Minato Christmas Market is also held in this plaza. It runs for a long time, so it is a winter evening outing even after Christmas Day. Check Chiba City's information for the fee before you go.

Parent tip: Some days are windy by the sea. Bring one more layer for the kids than you would need in the daytime.

Host
Chiba City (opens in a new tab)
Where
Sanbashi Hiroba, 千葉市中央区中央港1-30, Chiba (opens in maps)
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Chiba Port Tower Christmas Snow Fantasy

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At the Chiba Port Tower Christmas illumination, a Christmas tree about 100 m tall is lit. In 2026 it runs from Nov 21 to Dec 25 and can be seen between 5 pm and 9 pm. The tower is surrounded by the port, and the night sky is wide open.

A separate night cruise to see the tower and the factory lights from a boat is also planned. In 2025, seeing the illumination alone was free, and the observation deck cost 420 yen for adults and 200 yen for elementary and junior high school students. Check the official information for 2026 prices.

Parent tip: The wind at the port is cold, so hats and gloves for the kids are a good idea. You can walk from Chiba-Minato Station.

Host
Chiba Port Tower (opens in a new tab)
Where
Chiba Port Tower, 千葉市中央区中央港1丁目 (opens in maps)
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Swiss Christmas Market 2026 in Makuhari

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The Swiss Christmas Market recreates the winter tradition of Montreux, Switzerland, Chiba City's sister city, in front of Kaihin-Makuhari Station. In 2026 it is planned for three days, Dec 18 to 20, as part of Makuhari Illumi. The city's notice does not yet list hours or program.

In 2025 (Dec 12 to 14), there were activities for kids such as trying an alphorn, making Christmas decorations and decorating piggy banks, plus photos with the Swiss Santa. The 2026 program may change, so check the official website, makuhari-xmas.com.

Parent tip: In 2025 there was no childcare service. In 2022 the event was canceled because of rain.

Host
Chiba City (opens in a new tab)
Where
In front of JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station (South Exit Plaza and North Exit Plaza), 千葉市美浜区ひび野2-110, Chiba (opens in maps)
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Chiba Minato Christmas Market 2026

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The Chiba Minato Christmas Market is a one-day event held at Sanbashi Hiroba on Sunday, Dec 20. From 11 am to 6 pm, booths from companies and groups around Chiba-Minato line up.

An open house of a Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel is planned, and there is also illumination and a big Christmas tree. It is about a 5-minute walk from Chiba-Minato Station. It is canceled in severe weather. For questions, call the Chiba City Minato Revitalization Council office (Chiba City Urban Development Division) at 043-245-5348. Check with the organizer for the fee and target ages before you go.

Parent tip: The patrol vessel open house is planned but not confirmed. Check ahead, along with the weather that day.

Host
Chiba City Minato Revitalization Council (opens in a new tab)
Where
Sanbashi Hiroba (in front of K's Harbor), 千葉市中央区中央港1-30, Chiba (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Asahi

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Illumination at Iioka Lighthouse: Koisuru Light-up 2026 (Asahi)

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Iioka Lighthouse and the Iioka Osakimisaki Observatory are lit up from Dec 1 to Dec 31, 2026. The lights are planned for 4:30 pm to 9 pm.

The venue is on a hill facing the sea, so on winter nights it can be windy and cold. When you go with kids, dress warmly and arrive early before dark.

Parent tip: It gets cold by the sea, so do not forget warm clothing.

Host
Asahi City (opens in a new tab)
Where
Iioka Lighthouse and Iioka Osakimisaki Observatory, 千葉県旭市足川, Asahi (opens in maps) (near 千葉)
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Starlight Fantasy 2026 (Asahi)

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Starlight Fantasy 2026 is an illumination held in front of the Unakami Community Center in Asahi from Dec 1 to Dec 31, 2026. It is lit from 5 pm to 10 pm.

You can see it every night during the Christmas season in December, so families can stop by on the way home from work or after dinner. For details and the fee, check the detail page on Marugoto Chiba or Asahi City's information.

Parent tip: It is a small venue in town, so it suits a short outing.

Host
Asahi City (opens in a new tab)
Where
In front of Asahi City Unakami Community Center, 千葉県旭市後草 (opens in maps) (near 千葉)
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Christmas events for kids in Choshi

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27th Choshi Station Illumination Lighting Campaign

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The Choshi Station illumination, now in its 27th year, is held at the rotary in front of JR Choshi Station from Dec 5, 2026 to Jan 29, 2027. It is lit from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

The venue is right in front of the station, so families arriving by train can stop by easily, and it also suits an evening stroll in the Christmas season.

Parent tip: It is right by the station, so you can see it in a short time that fits your train schedule.

Host
Choshi City (opens in a new tab)
Where
JR Choshi Station rotary, 千葉県銚子市西芝町 (opens in maps) (near 千葉)
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Christmas events for kids in Futtsu

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Mother Illumi 2026 (Futtsu)

  • When: Sat, Oct 31 to Sun, Feb 28, 2027 on weekends and holidays, plus every day from Thu, Dec 24 to Mon, Jan 4, 4 pm to 7:30 pm
  • Where: Mother Farm, Mountaintop Area, 富津市田倉940-3, Futtsu (opens in maps)
  • Cost: After 4 pm: adults (junior high and up) 900 yen, children (age 4 to elementary school) 450 yen, free for ages 3 and under
  • Ages: Free for ages 3 and under, children's price for age 4 to elementary school
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Mother Illumi is held in the Mountaintop Area of Mother Farm. In 2026 the lights are on from 4 pm to 7:30 pm on weekends and holidays from Oct 31 to Feb 28, 2027, and every day from Dec 24 to Jan 4. The farm is closed Dec 14 to 18.

From about 300 m above sea level, you can see a sunset with Mt. Fuji in silhouette and a night view across Tokyo Bay. There are evening-only animal encounter events and a lit-up night amusement park, including the Ferris wheel at the highest point in the prefecture. After 4 pm, admission is 900 yen for adults, 450 yen for children and free for ages 3 and under. Parking is free.

Parent tip: Admission if you come during the day is 1,800 yen for adults and 900 yen for children. Coming in the evening halves the price.

Host
Mother Farm (opens in a new tab)
Where
Mother Farm, Mountaintop Area, 富津市田倉940-3, Futtsu (opens in maps) (near 千葉)
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Christmas events for kids in Inzai

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30th Anniversary of Inzai City: Illumirai INZAI

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Illumirai INZAI is an illumination held around Chiba New Town Chuo Station to mark the 30th anniversary of Inzai City. In 2026 it runs from Nov 14 to Jan 3, 2027, spanning the New Year. The lights are on from 4 pm to 9 pm, and on Nov 14, the day of the lighting ceremony, from 5 pm.

The venue is the station area around Chuo Kita 1-chome in Inzai, with the zelkova-lined street and a figure of the mascot Inzai-kun among the lights. Check Inzai City's information for the fee before you go.

Parent tip: On Nov 14, the lighting ceremony day, the lights come on at 5 pm. After rain, the lighting may start later than planned for safety checks.

Host
Inzai City (opens in a new tab)
Where
Around Chiba New Town Chuo Station, 印西市中央北1丁目, Inzai (opens in maps) (near 千葉)
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Christmas events for kids in Kamogawa

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Illumination at Ocean Park (Kamogawa)

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An illumination is held at Michi-no-Eki Kamogawa Ocean Park (a roadside station) from Dec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027. The lights are on from 5 pm to 9 pm, until midnight on Dec 24, and until dawn from Dec 31 to Jan 1.

It runs for a long time, so you do not have to go on Christmas Day. You can fit it around your family's plans.

Parent tip: It is a roadside station by the sea, so nights are cold. Dress warmly.

Host
Michi-no-Eki Kamogawa Ocean Park (opens in a new tab)
Where
Michi-no-Eki Kamogawa Ocean Park, 千葉県鴨川市江見内浦 (opens in maps) (near 千葉)
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Christmas events for kids in Sodegaura

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Tokyo German Village Winter Illumination 2026-2027 Why USA!? Super Smile! German Village Goes to America (Sodegaura)

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The 2026 theme is "Why USA: Super Smile, German Village Goes to America." To mark the park's 25th anniversary and America's 250th anniversary, a Statue of Liberty lantern about 5 meters tall, the Brooklyn Bridge and yellow taxis are recreated in lights.

It runs from Oct 31, 2026 to Apr 4, 2027, lit from sunset to 8 pm (last entry 7:30 pm). It is open every day during the period, but in bad weather it may be scaled back or closed without notice. Admission changes during the period, so check the official website or call (0438-60-5511) for the 2026 price. There is parking for about 3,000 cars.

Parent tip: There is no shuttle bus. A local bus from Sodegaura Station takes about 35 minutes. If you drive, there is parking for about 3,000 cars.

Host
Tokyo German Village (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tokyo German Village, 千葉県袖ケ浦市永吉419, Sodegaura 299-0204 (opens in maps) (near 千葉)
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Christmas events for kids in Chiba: questions parents ask

What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Chiba?

For 2026, we confirmed 13 Christmas events for kids in Chiba, each on its host’s own page: Mother Illumi 2026 (Futtsu), Tokyo German Village Winter Illumination 2026-2027 Why USA!? Super Smile! German Village Goes to America (Sodegaura), Makuhari Illumi 26/27 and 10 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Chiba?

Yes. One of the 13 events here is free: Makuhari Illumi 26/27. Check the listing in case you need to book or register.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 9, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

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The story of Christmas in Chiba

Chiba's downtown lights, Lumirage Chiba, reached their 35th edition in the winter of 2025 to 2026. Kaihin-Makuhari holds a Swiss Christmas Market inspired by Chiba's sister city Montreux, and Chiba Minato lights up a tree about 100 m tall on a tower wall. Here is how a visiting family can plan.

How Chiba celebrates Christmas, and what is different for a visiting family

Chiba's Christmas is spread across several neighborhoods rather than one big center. Downtown Chiba has a long-running light display along the avenue from the station, Kaihin-Makuhari has lights and a Swiss-style market at the station plaza, and Chiba Minato has a seaside display around Chiba Port Tower. Farther out, Funabashi Andersen Park and Mother Farm in Futtsu hold their own events.

For a visiting family, that means choosing a district or two instead of trying to see it all. The downtown lights, called Lumirage Chiba, reached their 35th edition in the winter of 2025 to 2026. The lights at Kaihin-Makuhari are newer, starting in 2019. Many displays are on in the evening, so pair them with a daytime outing at a park or farm.

The Christmas traditions your child will meet in Chiba

Chiba borrows Christmas customs from other countries. Its sister city in Switzerland is Montreux, which is known for its winter Christmas market, and Chiba holds a Swiss Christmas Market in Kaihin-Makuhari inspired by it. In 2025, children could try an alphorn, make Christmas decorations and decorate a piggy bank, and have a photo taken with the Swiss Santa and Schmutzli. A tree about 3.2 m tall stood nearby.

At Funabashi Andersen Park, the Christmas market in 2026 lets children make a nisse, a small gnome from Danish tradition, as a decoration for 500 yen. There are also reindeer key chains and wreaths made with nuts and other natural materials.

You may also spot a crest called Tsukihoshi, which means moon and star. It is the family crest of the Chiba clan, and a large Tsukihoshi object appeared at the 2025 downtown lights to celebrate 900 years since Chiba's founding.

Planning a Christmas visit to Chiba with kids

This page lists the confirmed events, mostly winter illuminations. The earliest starts are on October 31 (Mother Farm and Tokyo German Village), and the Kaihin-Makuhari lights begin on November 13. The downtown lights, Chiba Port Tower tree and the seaside lights at Chiba Minato all begin on November 21. Then come the Swiss Christmas Market (December 18 to 20), the one-day Chiba Minato Christmas market (December 20) and the Andersen Park weekends from December 5.

Only one event is marked free in the listings, the Kaihin-Makuhari station lights. Most of the other light displays do not list a price, and several venue prices for 2026 are not yet published, so check before you go.

Most displays end after Christmas, in January or February 2027. The Port Tower tree is the exception and finishes on December 25.

A 100 m tree on a tower wall

Chiba Port Tower is 125 m tall, and its observation room sits at 113 m. At Christmas, a tree about 100 m high is drawn in lights on the tower's wall. In 2025 the tower lights could be seen for free, and a night cruise was a separate paid event that took up to 100 people per sailing.

Traditions today

  • Lumirage Chiba: A light display linking the avenue in front of Chiba Station, Chuo Park and Torimachi Park. In 2026 it runs from November 21 to January 31, 2027.
  • Makuhari Illumi: Lights at the south and north plazas of Kaihin-Makuhari Station, from November 13, 2026 to January 31, 2027, and in December from 4 pm to midnight. Viewing is free.
  • Chiba Port Tower Christmas tree: A tree about 100 m high lit on the tower wall, shown nightly from 5 pm to 9 pm between November 21 and December 25, 2026.
  • Swiss Christmas Market: A market inspired by winter in Montreux, Chiba's Swiss sister city. In 2026 it is planned for December 18 to 20 at the Kaihin-Makuhari Station plaza.
  • Chiba Minato Christmas market: A one-day market on December 20, 2026, from 11 am to 6 pm at Sanbashi Plaza, with company and group booths, a large tree and a patrol boat open to visitors (planned).
  • Andersen Park Christmas market: Held at Funabashi Andersen Park on weekends from December 5 to 20 and on December 24 and 25, 2026. Kids can make reindeer key chains and nisse decorations.

A fact for kids

Chiba Port Tower is 125 m tall with its observation room at 113 m. At Christmas a tree about 100 m high lights up on its wall.

Questions about Christmas in Chiba

Is Chiba worth visiting at Christmas with kids?

Yes, if you like lights and international-style markets. This page lists the confirmed events, including a Swiss Christmas Market, a 100 m tree lit on a tower and craft days at Andersen Park. Pick one or two neighborhoods, as the events are spread around the area.

When do the Christmas lights in Chiba start in 2026?

Mother Farm begins on October 31 and the Kaihin-Makuhari lights on November 13. The Inzai lights start on November 14, and Lumirage Chiba, the Port Tower tree and the Chiba Minato seaside lights on November 21. Many continue into 2027.

What is Lumirage Chiba and when does it run in 2026?

It is the downtown light display along the avenue from Chiba Station, in Chuo Park and Torimachi Park. It runs from November 21, 2026 to January 31, 2027, from 4:30 pm to midnight. A lighting ceremony takes place on November 21 from 4:20 pm to 5:30 pm, with student performances.

How long has Lumirage Chiba been running?

The winter of 2025 to 2026 was its 35th edition, from November 22, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Its theme was connecting the city center with lights of hope. In 2026 the lights start on November 21.

When do the Makuhari Illumi lights turn on in 2026?

From November 13, 2026 to January 31, 2027 at the south and north plazas of Kaihin-Makuhari Station. The hours are 5 pm to 11 pm, and 4 pm to midnight in December. The lighting ceremony is on November 13 from 5:30 pm to 6 pm, and viewing is free.

When can we see the Chiba Port Tower Christmas tree?

In 2026 the tree of lights is shown every day from November 21 to December 25, from 5 pm to 9 pm. In 2025 you could see the lights for free. Prices for 2026 for the observation room are not in the sources, so check with the tower.

How much did it cost to go up Chiba Port Tower?

In 2025, observation room admission was 420 yen for adults and 200 yen for elementary and junior high students, and viewing the lights alone was free. The 2026 prices are not listed in the sources, so check with the tower.

When is the Swiss Christmas Market in Chiba in 2026?

It is planned for December 18 to 20 on the Kaihin-Makuhari Station plazas, in the same place as the Makuhari lights. The program has not yet been announced. In 2025 it included Santa photos and kids' crafts.

Why does Chiba have a Swiss Christmas Market?

Chiba's sister city in Switzerland is Montreux, which is known for its winter Christmas market. Chiba and the Swiss Embassy have worked together on it so that the winter tradition can be enjoyed in Chiba. The 2025 edition, the third in Kaihin-Makuhari, grew out of ideas from local companies and residents.

What did kids do at the 2025 Swiss Christmas Market?

They could try an alphorn, make Christmas decorations and decorate a piggy bank. There were also photos with the Swiss Santa and Schmutzli. Many families came, and it ran from December 12 to 14 at the south plaza of Kaihin-Makuhari Station.

Where can kids meet Santa in Chiba?

The sources point to the Swiss Christmas Market, where children had photos with the Swiss Santa in 2025 and where a 2022 edition had Santa photo sessions four times a day. The 2026 program is not yet announced, so check closer to the date.

What is the Chiba Minato Christmas market?

It is a one-day market on Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 11 am to 6 pm at Sanbashi Plaza in front of K's Harbor. It has booths from local companies and groups, a large tree and illuminations, and a Japan Coast Guard patrol boat is planned to be open to visitors. It is canceled in severe weather.

What can kids make at the Andersen Park Christmas market?

Three crafts, all paid on top of park entry: a reindeer key chain (500 yen), a nisse gnome decoration (500 yen, about 20 minutes) and a Christmas wreath made with nuts and other materials (500 to 2,000 yen). Park admission is 900 yen for adults, 600 yen for high school students, 200 yen for elementary and junior high students and 100 yen for young children.

What does Mother Farm offer in winter?

The Mother Illumi lights are on weekends and holidays, and every day from December 24 to January 4, from 4 pm to 7:30 pm. After 4 pm, entry is 900 yen for adults, 450 yen for children aged 4 to elementary school, and free for ages 3 and under. The park is closed from December 14 to 18.

Are there free Christmas events in Chiba?

Yes. The Makuhari Illumi station lights are free, and watching the lighting ceremonies is free. In 2025 the tower lights at Chiba Port Tower and the Chuo Park Christmas market were also free. Craft workshops, Mother Farm and the tower observation room charge a fee.

Are Christmas events in Chiba in English?

Most events are in Japanese, and the sources do not say whether English is offered. The lights can be enjoyed without it. For workshops and the market programs, check with the host.

What is the Tsukihoshi symbol in Chiba?

Tsukihoshi, meaning moon and star, is the family crest of the Chiba clan. A large Tsukihoshi object stood at the 2025 downtown lights to celebrate 900 years since Chiba's founding. In 2026 an ambassador for the 900th anniversary is scheduled to attend the lighting ceremony.

What can we do in Chiba on Christmas Day?

December 25, 2026 is the last night of the Chiba Port Tower tree. Lumirage Chiba, the Makuhari lights and the Chiba Minato seaside lights are all on, and the Andersen Park market is open on December 24 and 25. Mother Farm's lights run every day from December 24.

Is Tokyo Disney Resort near Chiba?

In Urayasu, Tokyo Disney Resort holds Disney Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea from November 11 to December 25, 2026. A real fir tree also stands at the Celebration Plaza of Ikspiari in Maihama.

How tall is Chiba Port Tower?

The tower is 125 m tall, and the observation room is 113 m above the ground. At Christmas, a tree about 100 m high appears in lights on the tower wall.

Can we see Christmas lights in Chiba after December 25?

Yes. Lumirage Chiba and Makuhari Illumi run to January 31, 2027, and the Chiba Minato seaside lights and Mother Farm lights to February 28, 2027. Inzai's lights run to January 3, 2027. The Tokyo German Village winter lights run to April 4, 2027.

What is the Makuhari Illumi?

It is a light display at Kaihin-Makuhari Station that began in 2019. In the 2025 to 2026 winter the theme was seven-color harmony, using a rainbow circle at the north exit and a renovated rainbow dome at the south exit.

Are there Christmas lights outside Chiba city?

Yes. The Inzai city lights around Chiba New Town Chuo Station run from November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027. In December there are lights in Asahi and at Iioka Lighthouse, a station-plaza display in Choshi from December 5, and a roadside-station display in Kamogawa.

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