Christmas Events for Kids in Tokyo (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

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For 2026, we confirmed 52 Christmas events for kids in Tokyo. The season opens on October 31 with Tokyo Mega Illumination 2026-2027 and runs until February 28 with Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination 2026. Of these, 13 are 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 Tokyo and Tama: 52
  • First: Tokyo Mega Illumination 2026-2027, Tokyo, October 31
  • Free events: ROPPONGI HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026, Tokyo Christmas Advent Sponsored by au PAY, HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2026, MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY 2026 (Marunouchi Illumination), TORANOMON HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026, Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination 2026 and more

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 Tokyo

Kids’ Christmas events
52 confirmed for 2026
Towns
Tokyo and Tama
Season
October 31 to February 28
Free events
13
Last checked

Free 13Ticketed and paid 39

Free Christmas events for kids in Tokyo

Christmas lightsFree

ROPPONGI HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026

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The Keyakizaka Street illumination is lit from Nov 5 to Dec 25, from 5 to 10 pm. 66 Plaza has light displays from Nov 13 to Dec 27, and Mohri Garden from Nov 13 to Dec 25.

The Christmas market at Grand Plaza runs from Sat, Nov 21 to Fri, Dec 25, from 11 am to 9 pm. About 10 stalls offer German Christmas goods and food. A Christmas photo booth is also set up on site. Admission is free.

Parent tip: It gets cold at night, so dress your children warmly before you go.

Host
Roppongi Hills (Mori Building) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Roppongi Hills (Keyakizaka Street, Grand Plaza, 66 Plaza, Mohri Garden), 港区六本木6-10-1, Tokyo 106-6108 (opens in maps)
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Tokyo Christmas Advent Sponsored by au PAY

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Hakamagoshi Plaza in Ueno Onshi Park opens on Fri, Nov 6, with a lighting ceremony from 6 to 8 pm and a special stage. The Shinobazu Pond area opens on Wed, Nov 18, with more than 30 huts. Hours for the Shinobazu Pond area are 3 to 10 pm Monday to Thursday and 12 to 10 pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

From Nov 18, Festa de Santa begins, with more than 100 Santa Clauses from around the world, and greetings with Panda Kopanda are also planned irregularly. The outdoor Christmas circus “AURA” runs from Nov 27 to Dec 24 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays), about 45 minutes per show, with advance tickets at ¥3,500 and ¥1,000 for junior high school and younger. It is canceled in rain or bad weather.

Parent tip: Advance tickets are available for the circus, and junior high school and younger pay ¥1,000. It is canceled in the rain, so check the weather forecast before you go.

Host
Tokyo Christmas Advent Executive Committee (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ueno Onshi Park, Hakamagoshi Plaza and the Shinobazu Pond area, 台東区上野公園・池之端3丁目, Tokyo 110-0007 (opens in maps)
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HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2026

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At Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, directly connected to Hibiya Station, the illumination is lit from 4 to 11 pm from Nov 12, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.

From Nov 12 to Dec 25, a tree about 8 meters tall is also on display. It is close to the station and easy to get around on a rainy day, so it is easy to stop by even with small children. Viewing is free.

Parent tip: Because the period is long, you can choose to avoid the busier weekends and late December.

Host
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, 千代田区有楽町1-1-2, Tokyo 100-0006 (opens in maps)
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MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY 2026 (Marunouchi Illumination)

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About 1.2 kilometers of street trees along Marunouchi Naka-dori glow champagne gold, a winter tradition now in its 25th year. This year there is a Harry Potter collaboration, with trees inspired by the four Hogwarts houses, a tree decorated with letters from Hogwarts, a photo spot with Honeydukes sweets and more around the area.

The main tree has a lighting show of about 3 minutes every 15 minutes from 5 pm to 9 pm. From Nov 27, mountain-hut-style huts and a Christmas market line Naka-dori and Gyoko-dori, so you can peek at the stalls as you stroll.

Parent tip: Viewing times differ by spot, and some places end at 8 pm on Sundays and holidays. Checking the map on the official page before you start makes the walk more efficient.

Host
Marunouchi (Mitsubishi Estate, Marunouchi.com) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Marunouchi Naka-dori Street and the Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho area, 千代田区丸の内2丁目 丸の内仲通り, Tokyo 100-0005 (opens in maps)
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TORANOMON HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026

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Toranomon Hills' Christmas for 2026 runs from Thu, Nov 12 to Fri, Dec 25. The theme is “COSMIC HOLIDAY”.

There are events at Roppongi Hills, Azabudai Hills and more during the same period, and you can also join the stamp rally using the free Hills app (Nov 5 to Dec 25). For detailed hours, check the official website.

Parent tip: Visiting it together with the other Hills lets you see the illuminations one after another.

Host
Toranomon Hills (Mori Building) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Toranomon Hills, 港区虎ノ門1-23-1, Tokyo 105-6301 (opens in maps)
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Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination 2026

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Now in its 22nd year, Tokyo Dome City's winter illumination has the theme “SNOW DOME” this year. More than a million lights color the whole city white, and a large LED tree about 15 meters tall puts on a music-synced light show every 15 minutes.

There is also a special collaboration with Cinnamoroll, a favorite with children. Some tree show runs are Cinnamoroll versions, and “SPARKLE TUNNEL with Cinnamoroll” appears on the 2nd floor of LaQua. You can spend a whole day combining it with the amusement park and the Cinnamoroll Park at Gallery AaMo.

Parent tip: The Cinnamoroll collaboration shows are at 6:00 pm and 6:15 pm. It is a short walk from Suidobashi and Korakuen stations.

Host
Tokyo Dome City (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tokyo Dome City, 文京区後楽1-3-61, Tokyo 112-0004 (opens in maps)
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Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2026

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This is the Christmas market held in the Central Plaza of Azabudai Hills. In 2026 it runs from Sat, Nov 21 to Fri, Dec 25, open every day from 11 am to 9 pm.

There are 19 stalls with Christmas-style food and goods. Admission is free, and food and shopping cost extra. Other Christmas events are held at Roppongi Hills, Toranomon Hills and more during the same period, so you can combine them with the stamp rally.

Parent tip: A stamp rally using the free Hills app runs from Nov 5 to Dec 25.

Host
Azabudai Hills (Mori Building) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Azabudai Hills Central Plaza, 港区麻布台1-3-1, Tokyo 106-0041 (opens in maps)
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Greeting with Santa (Azabudai Hills CHRISTMAS HILLS 2026)

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This is one of the events of Azabudai Hills' Christmas program, CHRISTMAS HILLS 2026. On the designated days, Santa Claus appears at various spots around the complex. Where he will show up is kept a surprise until the day, and walking around looking for him is part of the fun.

At the same time, the Christmas market in the Central Plaza (Nov 21 to Dec 25) and the lighting of the fir trees on Sakuraazabu Street are also on. After meeting Santa, you can look in at the market or take photos in front of the tree, and spend a relaxed half day.

Parent tip: Appearance times and places are not announced in advance, so it is best to allow plenty of time to walk around the complex.

Host
Azabudai Hills (Mori Building) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Azabudai Hills, 港区麻布台1-3-1, Tokyo 106-0041 (opens in maps)
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MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026

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Christmas at Tokyo Midtown runs from Nov 26 to Dec 25, 2026. The illumination at Midtown Garden is lit from 5 to 11 pm and is free to view. The light show with soap bubble effects continues until Dec 20.

For children, there is a stamp rally called “MIDWINTER SANTA STORY,” where you find little Santas around the complex and complete a picture on a postcard, held Nov 26 to Dec 25 from 11 am to 9 pm. On Dec 12 and 13, there is free live music, “CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE,” at 2, 4 and 6 pm on the 2nd floor of the Galleria. The ice skating rink also opens from Dec 5. The page does not mention any event where you can meet Santa in person.

Parent tip: The skating rink opens Dec 5, and for children (junior high and younger) it costs ¥1,400, or ¥1,700 from Dec 12 to Jan 3.

Host
Tokyo Midtown (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tokyo Midtown (Midtown Garden, Galleria), 港区赤坂9-7-1, Tokyo 107-6205 (opens in maps)
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Christmas Craft Story Time (Umegaoka Library Wednesday Story Time)

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The Setagaya City Umegaoka Library holds a story time on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for ages 3 through early elementary school. The Dec 2 session is a “Christmas craft story time”: after picture book read-alouds and hand play, you make a Christmas decoration.

It is free and no advance registration is needed. Doors open 10 minutes before the start, and you go straight to the Ohanashi no Heya (storytelling room). The craft is limited to the first 15 groups, so it is safer to arrive a little early.

Parent tip: The Wed, Dec 16 session is a storytelling program by the Gretel no Kai group. There is no parking.

Host
Setagaya City Umegaoka Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Umegaoka Library, Storytelling Room (Ohanashi no Heya), 世田谷区, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Christmas Story Time (Karasuyama Library)

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The Setagaya City Karasuyama Library holds a story time on the Saturday before Christmas. It takes place in a meeting room on the 3rd floor of the Karasuyama Ward Center near Chitose-Karasuyama Station, and lasts about 30 minutes with picture book read-alouds, kamishibai (paper theater) and hand play.

It is for young children through elementary school, and preschoolers take part with a parent or guardian. No advance registration is needed: you can just go to the room on the day, and it costs nothing. Since it is a Saturday morning, it is also a good idea to borrow Christmas picture books from the library afterward.

Parent tip: It is first come, first served, and there is no parking. Please come by train or bus.

Host
Setagaya City Karasuyama Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Karasuyama Ward Center, 3rd floor, Meeting Room 4, 世田谷区南烏山6-2-19, Tokyo 157-0062 (opens in maps)
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Sengoku Library Read-Aloud by College Students, December Fun Gathering

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At the Bunkyo City Sengoku Library, a fun gathering of read-alouds by college students is held. In the December session, they read the big picture book Mado kara Okurimono (Presents Through the Window), in which Santa Claus delivers presents through a window, and the kamishibai (paper theater) story Yukidaruma no Yuki-chan (Yuki-chan the Snowman), and finish with a fukuwarai (a traditional game of arranging a face) craft.

It is for ages 4 through elementary school and their parents or guardians, with a capacity of 60 people. It is free, but registration is required, and the accompanying parent also needs to register. Adults cannot attend on their own.

Parent tip: Registration opens at 9 am on Tue, Dec 1, through the Sengoku Library website, by phone (03-3946-7748) or at the counter. Come straight to the room by 5 minutes before the start.

Host
Bunkyo City Sengoku Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Sengoku Library, 2nd floor, 文京区千石1-25-15, Tokyo 112-0011 (opens in maps)
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Christmas Special Story Time (Kamikitazawa Library)

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The Setagaya City Kamikitazawa Library holds a story time every Wednesday for young children through elementary school, with picture book read-alouds, hand play and storytelling. On Wed, Dec 23, as the Christmas Special Story Time, it moves to the large hall (tatami room) on the 1st floor of the Kamikitazawa Ward Center.

It is free and no advance registration is needed. Because it is 30 minutes in the afternoon around the start of winter break, even small children can join easily. On Dec 2, 9 and 16, regular story times are held in the library's Ohanashi no Heya (storytelling room).

Parent tip: Only the Christmas session is held at the Ward Center, so be careful not to go to the wrong place. There is no parking.

Host
Setagaya City Kamikitazawa Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Kamikitazawa Ward Center, 1st floor Large Hall (tatami room), 世田谷区, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Tokyo

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Christmas lights

Tokyo Mega Illumination 2026-2027

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This is an “outdoor amusement park of lights and horses” held at Oi Racecourse, and the 2026-2027 season opened on Sat, Oct 31. It is the final season before the racecourse closes for renovation.

For children, there is the fifth straight season of collaboration with the popular character Lody, with a Lody play area, a stamp rally and greetings, plus time with miniature horses and ponies, and a show with the guide horses and fountains is also planned.

Parent tip: It is closed on days such as Dec 24 to Jan 1, so check the operating calendar for the day you plan to go. Advance tickets for a specified date cost less than same-day tickets.

Host
Tokyo City Keiba (Tokyo Metropolitan Racing Co., Ltd.) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Oi Racecourse, 品川区勝島2-1-2, Tokyo 140-0012 (opens in maps)
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2026 Tokyo Square Garden Winter Illumination

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The winter illumination at Tokyo Square Garden had its lighting ceremony at 5:45 pm on Thu, Nov 5, 2026, and continues until Sun, Jan 31, 2027. Lighting hours are 4 pm to midnight.

At the lighting ceremony, a local choir group gave a Christmas concert. It is close to Kyobashi Station, so it is easy to stop by on the way home from work or while shopping.

Host
Tokyo Square Garden (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tokyo Square Garden, 中央区京橋3-1-1, Tokyo 104-0031 (opens in maps)
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TOKYO ILLUMILIA 2026-2027

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This is an illumination held on Sakura-dori Street, which connects Nihonbashi and Yaesu, from Thu, Nov 5, 2026 to Sun, Feb 14, 2027.

Details such as lighting hours have not been confirmed yet, so please check the official website before you go.

Host
Nihonbashi and Yaesu Sakura-dori Street (opens in a new tab)
Where
Nihonbashi and Yaesu, Sakura-dori Street, 中央区八重洲, Tokyo 103-0028 (opens in maps)
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TOKYO SKYTREE Dream Christmas 2026

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At Tokyo Skytree's Christmas event, the Tembo Deck is decorated with a big ribbon and snow globes. The round theater shows a short Christmas-only film every night, and in the evening three Christmas-tree-style lighting designs switch about every 15 minutes.

For children, there are greetings with Sorakara-chan in a Christmas outfit that changes weekly. From Dec 1 to 25, if you say “Dream Christmas” to a staff member wearing a Santa hat, you get an original sticker (one per person, while supplies last). You can also have a souvenir photo taken that is combined with Santa on his sleigh.

Parent tip: Sorakara-chan appears 6 times a day in November and at 12 pm and 5:30 pm from Dec 1 to 23. The 5:30 pm appearance takes place on the 4th floor entrance level.

Host
Tokyo Skytree (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tokyo Skytree, Tembo Deck and other areas, 墨田区押上1-1-2, Tokyo 131-0045 (opens in maps)
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Garden Eel Christmas Tree (Chin-anago Christmas Tree)

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This is a winter-only exhibit at Sumida Aquarium, where 1,111 garden eels poke up at the entrance and look like a Christmas tree. In 2026 you can enjoy it from Sat, Nov 7 to Mon, Dec 28.

During the period, garden eel Christmas shaved ice (¥880) is also sold. A penguin scarf (¥4,900) goes on sale on Nov 17. Please check the official website for admission fees and hours.

Parent tip: The penguin scarf goes on sale Nov 17. The aquarium is indoors, so it suits cold or rainy days. Please check the official website for admission fees and hours.

Host
Sumida Aquarium (opens in a new tab)
Where
Sumida Aquarium, 墨田区押上1-1-2 東京スカイツリータウン・ソラマチ 5階・6階, Tokyo 131-0045 (opens in maps)
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GINZA Christmas Market 2026

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This is a Christmas market held at Ginza Mitsukoshi from Wed, Nov 11 to Mon, Dec 21, 2026.

The exact location, hours and children's events have not been confirmed yet, so please check the official website before you go.

Host
Ginza Mitsukoshi (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ginza Mitsukoshi, 中央区銀座4-6-16, Tokyo 104-8212 (opens in maps)
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I-Garden Air Illumination Crystal Garden 2026-2027

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At I-Garden Air, starting with a lighting ceremony at 4:55 pm on Wed, Nov 11, 2026, the illumination is lit every day from 4:30 to 11 pm until Sun, Feb 14, 2027.

It is close to Iidabashi Station and a good place for a winter evening outing. The price is not listed on the page, so please check the official website before you go.

Host
I-Garden Air (opens in a new tab)
Where
I-Garden Air, 千代田区飯田橋3-10-10, Tokyo 102-0072 (opens in maps)
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ACN presents Yoyogi Forest of Lights

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This is a winter illumination held at Yoyogi Park from Fri, Nov 13, 2026 to Mon, Jan 11, 2027.

Lighting hours and prices have not been confirmed yet, so please check the official website before you go.

Host
Yoyogi Park (opens in a new tab)
Where
Yoyogi Park, 渋谷区代々木神園町2-1, Tokyo 151-0052 (opens in maps)
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TOKYO TOWER Christmas Market 2026

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This is a Christmas market held around Tokyo Tower from Fri, Nov 13 to Fri, Dec 25, 2026.

Hours, prices and children's events have not been confirmed yet, so please check the official website before you go. At Shiba Park, another Tokyo Christmas Market run by a different organizer is held during the same period.

Host
Tokyo Tower (opens in a new tab)
Where
Around Tokyo Tower, 港区芝公園4-2-8, Tokyo 105-0011 (opens in maps)
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Baccarat ETERNAL LIGHTS 2026

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At the Center Plaza of Yebisu Garden Place, there is a lighting ceremony on Sat, Nov 14, 2026, and the display continues until Mon, Jan 11, 2027. The lighting ceremony is planned for 5 pm.

The site has a Christmas tree about 10 meters tall and a Christmas marché. You can get there from Ebisu Station by moving walkway, so it is an easy place to visit with children.

Parent tip: The day of the lighting ceremony tends to be crowded, so allow plenty of time.

Host
Yebisu Garden Place (opens in a new tab)
Where
Yebisu Garden Place Center Plaza, 渋谷区恵比寿4-20-1, Tokyo 150-6008 (opens in maps)
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Family Christmas event

GINZA SIX Rooftop Garden ROOFTOP STAR SKATING RINK

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ROOFTOP STAR SKATING RINK is a limited-time skating rink on the rooftop garden of GINZA SIX. It runs from Nov 14, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027, and is closed on Jan 1 and 2, 2027.

Prices are ¥2,000 for adults (high school and older) and ¥1,500 for children (junior high and younger), and both include skate rental. An adult who just accompanies without skating pays ¥300. Operating hours are not listed, so please check official information before you go.

Parent tip: An accompanying adult can enter for ¥300. Shoe rental is included in the price.

Host
GINZA SIX (opens in a new tab)
Where
GINZA SIX Rooftop Garden, 中央区銀座6-10-1, Tokyo 104-0061 (opens in maps)
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Santa Claus parade

SANTA PARADE TOKYO 2026

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This is a charity event where people walk in Santa Claus costumes, held in 2026 on Sunday, Nov 15 at the Yoyogi Park Event Plaza. Part of the entry fee goes toward Christmas presents for children fighting illness in pediatric wards.

Reindeer and snowman costumes are also welcome, so the fun starts with the whole family planning outfits. Joining as parent and child can also be a chance to think with your child about delivering a gift to someone as part of getting ready for Christmas.

Parent tip: For 2026 tickets and the times on the day, check the announcement on the Apply / Tickets page of the official website.

Host
Santa Parade Tokyo (opens in a new tab)
Where
Yoyogi Park Event Plaza, 渋谷区神南2丁目, Tokyo 150-0041 (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

NUTCRACKER IN TOY ORCHESTRA MAGIC 2026: A Nutcracker Concert with a Toy Instrument Orchestra

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This is a concert where the famous music of the Nutcracker is played on fun-looking instruments such as toy pianos and instruments, a glass harp and a musical saw. Along with live violin, cello and flute, it also includes video, ballet and puppet theater.

There are performances over two days, Nov 18 and 19, with two shows each day at 4 pm and 7 pm, about 60 minutes each. Tickets are sold on eplus on a first come, first served basis, and the listing says sales close at 6 pm the day before. It is a program parents and children can listen to together as an introduction to classical music before Christmas.

Parent tip: The page shows conflicting availability information, so check the ticket page for open seats before you buy. There is also a notice about registering your companions in advance.

Host
NUTCRACKER IN TOY ORCHESTRA MAGIC Production Committee (listed on eplus) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ginza Classic Hall, 東京都中央区銀座, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Christmas lights

WHITE KITTE

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WHITE KITTE is the Christmas event at KITTE Marunouchi, near Tokyo Station. In 2026 it runs from Nov 19 to Dec 25, and the tree light show “Smile in the Light” runs about every 30 minutes from 12:10 pm to 9:53 pm.

The photo spot, where you walk from the dome of Santa's bag to Santa's study, can be enjoyed every day during the period. On Santa Day, Dec 19, Santa joins the dance show, and you can dance and take photos together. A photo session with Ponsukuma, a Japan Post character, is also planned for Dec 5. Show content and times may change, so it is safest to check the official website before you go.

Parent tip: Santa Day, when you can take photos with Santa, is Sat, Dec 19. The shows are about every 30 minutes, so you can pick a time when your child is in a good mood.

Host
KITTE Marunouchi (opens in a new tab)
Where
KITTE Marunouchi, 千代田区丸の内2-7-2, Tokyo 100-7012 (opens in maps)
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Family Christmas event

Chiikawa Park Christmas

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Chiikawa Park is a theme park on the B1 and 1st floors of Sunshine City Annex. In 2026, from Nov 20 to Dec 25, you can enjoy Christmas decorations and special greetings.

Hours are normally 10 am to 7 pm, and until 8 pm from Dec 1 to 30. Prices are ¥3,500 for adults (age 12 and up), ¥1,800 for children (ages 4 to 11), and ¥2,800 for junior high and high school students, college students and vocational school students. There is also a discount for people with disabilities. Same-day entry may not be possible, so it is best to check the ticket page on the official website before you go.

Parent tip: Same-day tickets may not be available, so check the ticket page on the official website in advance. It is open until 8 pm in December.

Host
Chiikawa Park (Sunshine City) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Chiikawa Park (Sunshine City Annex, B1F and 1F), 豊島区東池袋3-3-5, Tokyo 170-0013 (opens in maps)
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Recommended
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Christmas market

Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shin-Toyosu

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This is one of the 2026 venues of the Tokyo Christmas Market, which is supported by the German National Tourist Board and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This year it is held at a seaside site in Shin-Toyosu. Stalls sell German food, hot drinks and Christmas goods, and preschoolers get in free.

What families can enjoy together are the hands-on workshops: making a snow globe with miniatures (¥4,800, about 60 minutes), making a candle with colored sand and glasswork (from ¥2,420, about 30 minutes), glowing snow globes and more. A stage program and street performers are also planned.

Parent tip: Workshops can be booked on the official website. Admission is higher on Dec 24 and 25, and early on a weekday is relatively relaxed.

Host
Tokyo Christmas Market Executive Committee (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tokyo Christmas Market Shin-Toyosu Venue, 江東区豊洲6-4, Tokyo 135-0061 (opens in maps)
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Christmas crafts

Christmas with a Handmade Wreath

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This is a Christmas wreath-making workshop held by the Shinjuku City Tsunohazu Library at the Tsunohazu Community Center. The idea is to make a decorative wreath with your own hands in the run-up to Christmas, and it is open to everyone.

Capacity is a small 10 groups (15 people), so it also suits a parent and child working on one wreath together. Because it is held in late November, you can hang the finished wreath at home and enjoy the time leading up to Christmas.

Parent tip: Registration is first come, first served from Tue, Oct 27 at the Tsunohazu Library counter or by phone (03-5371-0010). It may be full, so check early.

Host
Shinjuku City Tsunohazu Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tsunohazu Community Center, 7th floor Meeting Rooms A and B, 新宿区西新宿4-33-7, Tokyo 160-0023 (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Outdoor Circus “AURA” (Tokyo Christmas Advent)

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As part of Tokyo Christmas Advent, the outdoor circus “AURA” is held at a special venue around Shinobazu Pond. It runs from Fri, Nov 27 to Thu, Dec 24, closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

There are two shows a day, each about 45 minutes. The scheduled times are 6:30 to 7:15 pm and 8:15 to 9 pm. Tickets are ¥3,500 in advance and ¥4,000 on the day, and ¥1,000 for junior high and younger. It is canceled in rain or bad weather.

Parent tip: It is canceled on rainy or stormy days. There are no shows on Mondays and Tuesdays. Advance tickets are ¥500 cheaper and have been on sale since Oct 20 on LivePocket.

Host
Ueno Tourism Federation (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ueno Onshi Park, special venue around Shinobazu Pond, 台東区上野公園, Tokyo 110-0007 (opens in maps)
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Christmas market

Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shiba Park (Onarimon Station Plaza)

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This is the other venue of the Tokyo Christmas Market, where stalls like a German town stand against the backdrop of Tokyo Tower. The landmark is a large Christmas pyramid modeled on the Dresden tradition. Preschoolers get in free.

The site has hands-on workshops, first come, first served on the day: a Christmas ornament and coaster made by choosing colors from more than 30 colors of stickers (¥1,500, about 50 minutes), a mini lampshade with rainbow lights (¥1,700), a Christmas wreath (¥1,700) and more.

Parent tip: The nearest station is Onarimon on the Toei Mita Line, not Shibakoen Station, so be careful. There is no parking or bicycle parking at the site.

Host
Tokyo Christmas Market Executive Committee (opens in a new tab)
Where
Shiba Park Area 4 (Onarimon Station Plaza), Tokyo Metropolitan Park, 港区芝公園3-2, Tokyo 105-0011 (opens in maps)
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Christmas market

A Christmas Market for Adults and Kids Alike (Community Furatto Higashihara)

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This is a Christmas market held at Community Furatto Higashihara in Shimoigusa, Suginami, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm on Dec 5. It is open to everyone, and the listing says adults and children can both enjoy it.

Some parts cost money. The city's page shows “applications closed,” while the application period is listed as running until Dec 5, so it is wise to call the facility to confirm before you go. The contact number is 03-3397-7225.

Parent tip: The page shows “applications closed,” so call to confirm you can take part before you go.

Host
Community Furatto Higashihara (Suginami City) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Community Furatto Higashihara, 東京都杉並区下井草1-23-23, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Broadway Christmas Wonderland 2026

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This is a Christmas stage show combining song, dance and skating, performed in English by an American company. The venue is Tokyu Theatre Orb on the 11th floor of Shibuya Hikarie, with 16 shows in all from Dec 12 to 25.

Age 3 and up can enter with one ticket per person, and children under 3 cannot enter. There is also a free invitation program for ages 3 to 18, run as an Agency for Cultural Affairs project, but the application period was Sept 6 to 27. Every attendee gets a Santa hat, and each show also has a photo session with the mascot Chris-maru and a drawing for Christmas gifts chosen by the cast.

Parent tip: The free invitation period has most likely ended, so check the ticket page for open seats in general sales. Expect it to be in English.

Host
Bunkamura, Kyodo Tokyo, Pia (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tokyu Theatre Orb (Shibuya Hikarie, 11th floor), 東京都渋谷区渋谷2-21-1, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Marumiya Foods Musical “Annie Christmas Concert”

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A Christmas concert of the Marumiya Foods Musical “Annie” is held at the Mozart Hall of Katsushika Symphony Hills in Katsushika City. It is for one day only, Dec 12, with 3 shows at 11 am, 2 pm and 5 pm. Doors open 30 minutes before each show.

Tickets are ¥8,800 (tax included) with all seats reserved. Children under 4 cannot enter, and every person entering needs one ticket. Tickets are sold through Nippon TV Zero Ticket on Lawson Ticket, and inquiries are handled by Kyodo Tokyo.

Parent tip: It is a popular show, so if you have chosen a showing, it is wise to secure tickets early.

Host
Nippon TV Zero Ticket (Nippon Television) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Katsushika Symphony Hills Mozart Hall, 東京都葛飾区立石6-33-1, Tokyo 124-0012 (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

First Concert Christmas Concert (Hajimete no Ongakukai)

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“Hajimete no Ongakukai” (First Concert) is a Christmas concert held on Dec 13 at the Shinjuku Bunka Center Main Hall. It runs on Sun, Dec 13, 2026 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm, and doors open at 1 pm.

Prices are ¥3,500 for adults and ¥1,000 for elementary school and younger. The listing page does not describe the performers or the program in detail. For details, including how to buy tickets, check the official announcement.

Parent tip: Doors open at 1 pm, and the concert starts at 2:30 pm. It is designed as a first concert for small children.

Host
Shinjuku Bunka Center (opens in a new tab)
Where
Shinjuku Bunka Center Main Hall, 新宿区新宿6-14-1, Tokyo 160-0022 (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Sesion Suginami Meet The Artists vol.10 Christmas Family Concert 2026 with the Japan Philharmonic, narration by Yumi Kakazu

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This is a Christmas family concert by the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra at the Sesion Suginami Hall. The narration is by voice actress Yumi Kakazu, and it is planned and produced by Bunkamura and the Japan Philharmonic.

There are two shows on Dec 13. The morning show opens at 10:20 am and starts at 11 am, and the afternoon show opens at 1:20 pm and starts at 2 pm, with expected end times of about noon and 3 pm. All seats are reserved at ¥2,000, children age 4 and up may enter, and each person age 4 and up needs one ticket. You can buy up to 4 tickets per order. Ticket options are cash at the general information desk or online through MY Bunkamura.

Parent tip: Children under 4 cannot enter, so if you are bringing siblings, check ages in advance.

Host
Sesion Suginami (designated manager: Tokyu Community, Tokyu Bunka Mura and Kyowa Sangyo joint venture) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Sesion Suginami Hall, 東京都杉並区梅里1-22-32, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

New National Theatre Ballet “The Nutcracker”

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The Nutcracker is performed from Dec 18 to Jan 3 as a piece in the New National Theatre Ballet's 2026-2027 season. According to the Lawson Ticket notice, presale ran Oct 8 to 17 and general sales run Oct 18 to Dec 30.

Prices, times for each show and age guidelines are not on this page. Families who want to see ballet with their children over winter break should check open seats by date and age guidelines at the New National Theatre box office or official page before booking.

Parent tip: Check the time for each show date and the age guidelines on the New National Theatre's official page.

Host
New National Theatre (opens in a new tab)
Where
New National Theatre, Opera Palace, 東京都渋谷区本町1-1-1, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Daiwa House PRESENTS Tetsuya Kumakawa K-BALLET TOKYO Winter Tour 2026 “The Nutcracker”

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As K-BALLET TOKYO's Winter Tour 2026, The Nutcracker is performed at Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL. It is close to Ikebukuro Station, and an easy venue to choose for seeing ballet with children at Christmastime.

The schedule is 12 pm and 4 pm on Sat, Dec 19 and Sun, Dec 20, 1 pm on Tue, Dec 22 and Thu, Dec 24, and 12 pm and 4 pm on Sat, Dec 26 and Sun, Dec 27. Tickets are shown as on sale through eplus. Prices and age guidelines are not on this listing page, so please check each show's detail page before buying.

Parent tip: Check the age guidelines and the prices by seat on the show's detail page before you book.

Host
K-BALLET TOKYO (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tokyo Tatemono Brillia HALL (Toshima Performing Arts Theater), 東京都豊島区東池袋1-19-1 (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

From Age 0 OK: Christmas JAZZ Concert for Parents and Children

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This is a Christmas jazz concert for parents and children, held in the 8th floor hall of the Nihonbashi Social Education Hall in Nihonbashi Ningyocho. The 1st show starts at 11 am and the 2nd at 2 pm, each about one hour. Capacity is 200 per show.

Prices are ¥1,000 for adults, ¥500 for children ages 3 through elementary school who need a seat, and free for under 3 on a lap and for preschoolers without a seat. Adults cannot attend alone. Children don't have to stay seated the whole time, and when listening in front of the stage a parent or guardian must be with them. There is a stroller area and a room for nursing and diaper changing. There is no cancellation fee.

Parent tip: The venue has stairs, and running could cause injury, so please follow staff instructions. Food and drink are not allowed in the hall, and you take your trash home.

Host
Ongaku no Tabi (opens in a new tab)
Where
Nihonbashi Social Education Hall, 8th floor Hall, 東京都中央区日本橋人形町1-1-17, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Higashine Juku Center Children's Center, Infants and Toddlers Gathering “Christmas Party”

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As a gathering for infants and toddlers at the Higashine Juku Center Children's Center, a Christmas-themed performance is held. The venue is the Recreation Hall on basement level 1, and the leader is a children's center staff member.

It is for children born from Apr 2, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026 and their parents or guardians, with a capacity of 25 groups. Sign-up is from Tue, Dec 1, during opening hours by phone (03-3487-8510) or at the reception on the 3rd floor of the center. It is first come, first served, and people are asked to join according to how they feel. The schedule and content may change or be canceled.

Parent tip: Sign up from Tue, Dec 1 during opening hours by phone or at the 3rd floor reception. The capacity is the first 25 groups, and bring tea or water and clothes that are easy to move in.

Host
Meguro City (opens in a new tab)
Where
Higashine Juku Center Children's Center, basement level 1 Recreation Hall, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Hiramachi Children's Center Baby Activity “Christmas Fun Party”

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As a baby activity at the Hiramachi Children's Center, a gathering with Christmas-themed games and stories is held. The venue is the Multipurpose Space on basement level 1, and the leader is a children's center staff member. There are two sessions that morning.

It is for babies born on or after Apr 2, 2026 and their parents or guardians, and expectant mothers and fathers can also watch or take part. Capacity is about 20 groups per session, and sign-up is from Wed, Nov 25 during opening hours by phone (03-3723-3750) or at the children's center. Sign-ups close once capacity is reached. It runs at the same time as the infants and toddlers gathering.

Parent tip: Sign-up starts Wed, Nov 25, by phone or at the center's counter. If it is your first time at the children's center, please speak to a staff member at the reception.

Host
Meguro City (opens in a new tab)
Where
Hiramachi Children's Center, basement level 1 Multipurpose Space, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre “The Nutcracker” Tokyo Performance

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On Dec 20, The Nutcracker is performed at the Tokyo performance of the Tchaikovsky Ballet Theatre, which Koransha holds every year. The venue is Hall A of the Tokyo International Forum, with the show at 3 pm and doors at 2 pm.

It is for ages 4 and up. Prices run from ¥22,000 for SS seats to ¥9,000 for B seats, but a limited number of “free children's tickets” for ages 18 and under are available through an Agency for Cultural Affairs project. It is an easy piece for children seeing ballet for the first time, with a Christmas story and music. Tickets are bought on the official website.

Parent tip: The number of free children's tickets is limited, so check the official website early.

Host
Koransha Co., Ltd. (opens in a new tab)
Where
Tokyo International Forum Hall A, 東京都千代田区丸の内3-5-1 (opens in maps)
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Visit with Santa

Ariake Garden Christmas 2026

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This is a Christmas program at Ariake Garden in Koto City. From Dec 21 to 25, you can have your photo taken with Santa in the Central Atrium Plaza on the 2nd floor of the mall, and a professional photographer shoots with your own camera or smartphone. It is for groups with children in elementary school or younger, and advance online registration is required.

On the evening of the 25th, on the Water Terrace on the 5th floor, there is a game of rock-paper-scissors with Santa where everyone receives dagashi (old-fashioned penny candy) (elementary school and younger, first 100 people). From the 19th to the 24th, there are also days when Santa goes around to restaurants in the complex, and flower and candle workshops are held.

Parent tip: Registration for the morning session is planned to open at noon on Sat, Dec 12, and for the afternoon session at 10 am on the day. Numbered tickets for the rock-paper-scissors game are handed out from 5 pm on the day.

Host
Ariake Garden (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ariake Garden, Mall 2F Central Atrium Plaza and other areas, 江東区有明2-1-8, Tokyo 135-0063 (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Christmas Concert from Age 0 “Hoshi no Ongaku Ehon” (Starry Music Picture Book), Tokyo 2026

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This is a Christmas concert open from age 0, held at the Ota Ward Hall Aprico Small Hall, about a 5-minute walk from Kamata Station. The song list includes familiar children's songs such as Boyoyon Koshinkyoku, Omocha no Cha Cha Cha, Awatenbo no Santa Claus, Akahana no Tonakai (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) and Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town.

The morning show opens at 11 am and starts at 11:30 am, and the afternoon show opens at 2:30 pm and starts at 3 pm, each about 60 minutes. All seats are unreserved, with a capacity of 150. The concert says it welcomes babies' crying as part of the performance. Ages 0 and 1 are free on a lap, but if they need a seat, a ticket is required.

Parent tip: Seating is unreserved, so it is wise to check at the venue early for a place to park strollers and bags. Booking goes through eplus, starting from the official page.

Host
Rise Search Co., Ltd. (opens in a new tab)
Where
Ota Ward Hall Aprico, Small Hall, 東京都大田区蒲田5-37-3, Tokyo 144-0052 (opens in maps)
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Visit with Santa

Meet the Santa Lunch and Dinner Buffet

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At Chef's Dining “Symphony” on the 1st floor of The Royal Park Hotel, this buffet with Santa runs for only three days right before Christmas. Santa Claus goes around to each table, and families can enjoy souvenir photos and time together.

The food includes live carving of roast chicken and Wagyu roast beef, plus kid-friendly dishes such as pizza, french fries and curry, and desserts include a bûche de Noël, a chocolate fountain and soft serve. Both lunch and dinner are held in two seatings.

Parent tip: Reservations are by phone only. The hotel is directly connected to Suitengumae Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, so it is an easy location with a stroller.

Host
The Royal Park Hotel (opens in a new tab)
Where
The Royal Park Hotel, 1F Chef's Dining Symphony, 中央区日本橋蛎殻町2-1-1, Tokyo 103-8520 (opens in maps)
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Carol concert

Onkiiku Land in Nihonbashi Christmas Concert (Morning Session)

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This is a Christmas concert held at the Nihonbashi Galleria Community Space on the 1st floor of the Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building, from 11 am to noon on Dec 24. The price is ¥2,600 per group, and children are listed as free.

The same series is held in Tamagawa on Dec 25. How to sign up and the target age are not written on this listing page, so check the detail page before you go. The page also carries a notice that the venue's operations and schedule may change.

Parent tip: Check the detail page for how to sign up and the age guidelines.

Host
Onkiiku Land (opens in a new tab)
Where
Nihonbashi Galleria Community Space (Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building, 1st floor), 東京都中央区日本橋2-5-1, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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On the host’s page, checked
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Christmas show

Gekidan Tosho Winter Break Family Theater 2026, Musical “Cinderella”

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This is a family musical that Gekidan Tosho stages over winter break, and the show is Cinderella. The venue is Mitsukoshi Theater in Nihonbashi, with two shows every day, at 11 am and 2:30 pm, from Fri, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 28, for 8 shows in all.

It is a stage show you can take children to see during winter break, right after Christmas. Tickets are shown as on sale through eplus. Prices and age guidelines are not on the listing page, so check the detail page and Gekidan Tosho's official website before you apply.

Parent tip: If you have small children, check the admission age on the detail page before you apply.

Host
Gekidan Tosho (opens in a new tab)
Where
Mitsukoshi Theater, 東京都中央区日本橋室町1-4-1, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Carol concert

Onkiiku Land in Tamagawa Christmas Concert (Morning Session)

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This is a Christmas concert held at Tamagawa LOOP on the 3rd floor of Community Club Tamagawa, from 11 am to noon on Dec 25. The price is ¥2,600 per group (up to 4 people).

The same series is held in Nihonbashi on Dec 24. How to sign up and the target age are not on the listing page, so check the detail page. The street number of the venue is also not on the page, so it is wise to confirm the location on a map before you go.

Parent tip: Check the detail page for the street address and how to sign up.

Host
Onkiiku Land (opens in a new tab)
Where
Community Club Tamagawa, 3rd floor, Tamagawa LOOP, 東京都世田谷区玉川, Tokyo (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

“Mejiro no Mori” Arts Festival Christmas Family Concert and Buffet

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This is a Christmas event with a concert and buffet together, held in Grand Hall Tsubaki on the 5th floor of the banquet wing of Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo. The daytime session is titled “Hajimete no Orchestra” (First Orchestra) and is aimed mainly at preschoolers through early elementary school children. The evening session centers on classical music such as Mozart.

Prices for the daytime session are ¥31,500 for adults (junior high and older), ¥12,000 for elementary school and ¥8,000 for age 3 to preschool, and free for under 3. The evening session is ¥36,500 for adults, ¥15,000 for elementary school and ¥10,000 for young children. Reservations are taken online.

Parent tip: Prices are on the high side, so check the latest details and times on the official website before you reserve.

Host
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo (opens in a new tab)
Where
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, Grand Hall Tsubaki, 東京都文京区関口2-10-8 (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Tama

Christmas lights

Kuma no Gakko x Puroland Illumination Christmas (Bear's School) (Tama)

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At Sanrio Puroland in Tama, a Christmas event is being held in the first-ever collaboration with Kuma no Gakko (Bear's School). The story is that you help Santa together with Hello Kitty and Kiki & Lala, and there is a activity where you receive a card for helping, plus a stamp rally.

In Fuwafuwa Kids Land, the play area for young children, a gingerbread house bouncy play structure appears, and there is a read-aloud of the Kuma no Gakko picture book Jackie no Otanjobi (Jackie's Birthday). For about 10 minutes after opening, characters in Christmas outfits visit Puro Village.

Parent tip: On Nov 21, 22 and Dec 19, 20, Jackie appears in the pre-show of the parade. Check the official website for read-aloud times.

Host
Sanrio Puroland (opens in a new tab)
Where
Sanrio Puroland, 多摩市落合1-31, Tama 206-8588 (opens in maps) (near 東京)
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Christmas lights

Tama Center Illumination 2026

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This illumination is held mainly on Parthenon Odori Avenue in front of Tama Center Station, from Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 11, 2027. A row of camphor trees about 300 meters long is lit up, and the Sanrio character light balloons are also popular.

It is a short walk from Tama Center Station on the Keio, Odakyu and Tama Monorail lines. Crowds are expected, so going by train rather than by car is recommended.

Host
Tama Center Illumination Executive Committee (opens in a new tab)
Where
Around Tama Center Station, Parthenon Odori Avenue, 多摩市落合1丁目, Tama 206-0033 (opens in maps) (near 東京)
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Christmas events for kids in Tokyo: questions parents ask

What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Tokyo?

For 2026, we confirmed 52 Christmas events for kids in Tokyo, each on its host’s own page: Ariake Garden Christmas 2026, Tokyo Christmas Advent Sponsored by au PAY, Christmas Concert from Age 0 “Hoshi no Ongaku Ehon” (Starry Music Picture Book), Tokyo 2026 and 49 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Tokyo?

Yes, 13 of the 52 events here are free: Tokyo Christmas Advent Sponsored by au PAY, Sengoku Library Read-Aloud by College Students, December Fun Gathering, MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026 and 10 more. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa this year in Tokyo?

Where to see Santa: Ariake Garden Christmas 2026 and Meet the Santa Lunch and Dinner Buffet. Check the listings above for times and booking.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Tokyo?

Christmas story times on this page: Sengoku Library Read-Aloud by College Students, December Fun Gathering, Christmas Story Time (Karasuyama Library), Christmas Special Story Time (Kamikitazawa Library) and 1 more. Library story times are usually free; ones with a meal or show are ticketed.

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.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

The story of Christmas in Tokyo

Tokyo's first recorded Christmas party in the Meiji era included a Santa dressed like a feudal lord, in 1874 in the Tsukiji foreign settlement. More than 150 years later, the city lights up with Christmas markets, Santa events and winter illuminations. Here is what a visiting family should know before planning a Tokyo Christmas.

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

In Tokyo, Christmas shows up as winter lights, Christmas markets, Santa events and family concerts spread across the whole city. Marunouchi's tree-lined street has been lit since 2002, and Tokyo Dome City's winter illumination reached its 21st edition in 2025.

The biggest difference for a visiting family is timing. Most of the light displays on this page switch on in the late afternoon or early evening, so plan for dinner first and lights after. The city's Christmas story is also much older than the lights: it goes back to a party in 1874.

The Christmas traditions your child will meet in Tokyo

Santa Claus is the friendly face of Tokyo's Christmas, and he arrived early. In 1874, a girls' school in the Tsukiji foreign settlement held a Christmas party where students sang songs and then a Santa dressed like a feudal lord appeared. In 1900, a Sunday school picture book introduced a Santa named Santa Kuro, who wore a hood instead of a pointed hat and rode a donkey instead of a reindeer. By 1928 a newspaper wrote that Santa had become a proper part of Japanese children's lives.

Christmas markets are the second thing to look for. Tokyo's market follows a German tradition, and in 2025 it stood in two places, each with a Christmas pyramid about 14 m tall. A Christmas pyramid is a tall, tiered wooden decoration, and these were big enough to stand under.

Then there is December 7, which is called Christmas Tree Day. It marks the day in 1886 when Japan's first Christmas tree is said to have been put up at a shop in Yokohama, though some accounts say trees appeared even earlier.

Planning a Christmas visit to Tokyo with kids

This page lists the confirmed events. The earliest starts on October 31, 2026 (a light show at Oi Racecourse), and Skytree's Dream Christmas begins November 5. The Santa Parade Tokyo is on November 15, Marunouchi's lights begin November 12, and Tokyo Dome City's lights begin November 19. Most Christmas events wrap up on December 25, while many illuminations keep going into early 2027.

A few of the events are marked free, including Marunouchi, Tokyo Dome City, Ueno Park's Christmas market, Roppongi Hills, and several library story times. The rest charge for entry, tickets or meals. The Tokyo Christmas Market, for example, is free for children under school age and 500 yen for elementary school children.

For babies and toddlers, look for the family concerts from age 0 in mid and late December. For older kids, there are Nutcracker ballets from December 18 through early January, an outdoor circus in Ueno Park, and Santa meet-and-greets.

A donkey, a hood and a Santa named Santa Kuro

The Santa in Tokyo's 1900 picture book was nothing like the one on a modern Christmas card. Santa Kuro was described as an old man from the northern country. On the cover he wore a hood, carried a satchel slung across his body and rode a donkey. In the story, he returns on a Christmas night to bring gifts to a boy's family. The publisher's building still stands in Ginza today.

Traditions today

  • Marunouchi lights: The tree-lined street in Marunouchi has been lit since 2002, and since 2011 the trees have glowed in champagne gold. Viewing is free, and in 2026 the lights begin on November 12.
  • Tokyo Christmas Market: A market in the German tradition. In 2025 it had two sites, each with a Christmas pyramid about 14 m tall. In 2026 you will find it at Shin-Toyosu from November 20 and at Shiba Park from December 4.
  • Santa Parade Tokyo: People dress as Santa and walk together, and part of each entry fee goes toward Christmas gifts for children in hospital. In 2026 it takes place on November 15 at Yoyogi Park.
  • Tokyo Dome City winter lights: The 2025 edition was the 21st and used about 1 million LEDs with a snow globe theme, plus bubbles every 15 minutes. The 2026 lights begin November 19 and viewing is free.
  • Tokyo Skytree Christmas lighting: In 2025 the tower switched between three lighting designs about once a minute, and a Christmas tree stood on the observation deck. In 2026 the Dream Christmas event runs from November 5 to December 25.
  • Roppongi Hills Keyakizaka lights: A tree-lined walkway of about 400 m that has been decorated with roughly 930,000 LEDs in past seasons. The 2026 lights run November 5 to December 25 and are free to see.

A fact for kids

A picture book from 1900 gave Tokyo a Santa named Santa Kuro, who rode a donkey instead of a reindeer.

Questions about Christmas in Tokyo

Is Tokyo worth visiting at Christmas with kids?

Yes, if your family likes lights, markets and Santa events. This page lists the confirmed Christmas events across the city, from free light displays to Nutcracker ballets and baby-friendly concerts. Most run from November through December 25, so you have a wide window to pick from.

When do the Christmas lights in Tokyo start in 2026?

Several start in early November. Skytree's Dream Christmas begins November 5, Marunouchi's lights November 12, Tokyo Dome City's November 19 and the Tokyo Christmas Market at Shin-Toyosu on November 20. Many illuminations then continue into early 2027.

Are the Marunouchi Christmas lights free?

Yes, viewing is free. In 2026 the lights begin on November 12 and run to February 14, 2027, and a Christmas market in the same area runs from November 27 to December 25. In 2025 the lights ran from 4 pm to 11 pm, with midnight closing in December.

Where can kids meet Santa in Tokyo?

Azabudai Hills has a free Santa greeting on set dates in November and December, including December 24 and 25. Ariake Garden offers Santa photos from December 21 to 25, and the Royal Park Hotel's three-day buffet (December 23 to 25) has Santa visiting each family table. Skytree sells Santa photos at 1,800 yen each.

What is Santa Parade Tokyo?

It is a charity walk where people dress in Santa costumes. In 2025 it was in its 8th year, and walkers went 2.5 km from Shibuya Station to Harajuku Station. Part of each entry fee goes toward Christmas gifts for children in hospital, and in 2026 it is held on November 15 at Yoyogi Park.

When do the Christmas markets in Tokyo open?

The Tokyo Christmas Market at Shin-Toyosu opens November 20 and the Shiba Park site opens December 4, both running to December 25. Ueno Park's free Christmas market runs from November 6 to December 25. Azabudai Hills has a market from November 21, and Roppongi Hills has its 20th Christmas Market from the same date.

How much do kids pay at the Tokyo Christmas Market?

At the 2026 Shin-Toyosu and Shiba Park sites, children under school age are free and elementary school children pay 500 yen. Adults pay 1,000 yen on weekdays and 1,500 yen on weekends and holidays. On December 24 and 25 the prices go up, to 1,000 yen for elementary school children.

Are there free Christmas events in Tokyo?

Yes. A few of the events are marked free, including the Marunouchi lights, Tokyo Dome City's winter lights, Ueno Park's Christmas market and the Azabudai Hills market. Roppongi Hills, Hibiya and Toranomon Hills are also free, and so are several library story times in Setagaya and Bunkyo.

Are Christmas events in Tokyo in English?

Most events here are in Japanese, and the sources do not say which ones offer English. Light displays and markets need little language to enjoy. For concerts, workshops and story times, check with the host before you go.

Is there anything for babies and toddlers at Christmas in Tokyo?

Yes. A Christmas concert in Ota on December 22 welcomes babies, and a jazz concert in Nihonbashi on December 19 welcomes children from age 0. At both, babies on a lap are free under the ticket rules listed. Meguro children's centers also hold Christmas gatherings for ages 0 to 5 on December 19.

What is the Tokyo Skytree Christmas lighting like?

In 2025 the tower switched between three designs about every minute: green, gold, and red and white for Santa. Lights were on from 5:30 pm to 10 pm, with midnight closing on December 24 and 25. A Christmas tree stood on the observation deck, and visitors who asked staff after December 1 received a sticker.

What is Tokyo Dome City's winter illumination?

It is a free light display, and the 2025 edition was the 21st. The theme was snow globes and snow, with about 1 million LEDs, up from about 650,000 the year before. Bubbles drifted down every 15 minutes between 5 pm and 9:45 pm, and the 2026 lights begin November 19.

Can we see the Nutcracker in Tokyo?

Yes. Ballet companies stage it at several halls: Tokyo International Forum on December 20 (ages 4 and up, with limited free tickets for those 18 and under), and K-Ballet Tokyo with ten shows from December 19 to 27. The New National Theatre Ballet performs from December 18 to January 3, 2027.

Is there a Christmas circus in Tokyo?

Yes, an outdoor circus show called AURA is held by Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park. It runs from November 27 to December 24, closed Mondays and Tuesdays, with two shows a day of about 45 minutes. Tickets are 3,500 yen in advance and 4,000 yen on the day, and junior high students and younger pay 1,000 yen.

What can we do in Tokyo on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

On December 24, Azabudai Hills has its Santa greeting, there is a family concert in Nihonbashi, and the Ueno circus has its last show. On December 25, the markets, light displays and Skytree event are still running. A musical, Cinderella, opens at Mitsukoshi Theatre on December 25, with shows at 11:00 and 14:30.

What was the first Christmas party in Tokyo?

The earliest one confirmed in historical records took place in 1874 in the Tsukiji foreign settlement. It was held at a girls' school, and the students sang songs before a Santa dressed like a feudal lord appeared. It is considered the first Christmas of the Meiji era.

Who is Santa Kuro?

Santa Kuro is the name of Santa Claus in a picture book published in 1900 for Sunday school children. He is shown as an old man from the northern country, with a hood and a satchel, riding a donkey. A newspaper wrote in 1928 that Santa had become a proper part of Japanese children's lives.

Why is December 7 called Christmas Tree Day in Japan?

In 1886, on December 7, Japan's first Christmas tree is said to have been displayed at a Yokohama shop called Meiji-ya. Some accounts say trees were put up even earlier, so it is described as said to be the first. The same shop opened in Ginza in 1900, and Christmas decorations became common there.

Is the Tokyo Christmas Market really German?

It follows a German tradition. In 2025 one site was themed on fairy tales and European stories, and the other on the culture and crafts of German cities. The two Christmas pyramids, each about 14 m tall, were described as a world first for two of that size standing in one city.

Where can kids see Christmas lights in Tokyo besides Marunouchi?

Tokyo Dome City, Roppongi Hills, Hibiya Midtown, Tokyo Midtown, Ebisu Garden Place and Toranomon Hills all have lights in 2026. Tokyo Tower has a Christmas market from November 13 to December 25. Yoyogi Park and Tama Center also have winter illuminations that start in mid-November.

How long do the Christmas lights last in Tokyo?

It depends on the display. Some, such as Toranomon Hills and Roppongi Hills, end on December 25. Others run into 2027: Marunouchi to February 14, Tokyo Dome City to February 28, and Ebisu Garden Place and Tama Center to January 11.

Are there indoor options for Christmas with kids in Tokyo?

Concert halls, theaters and library rooms are the clearest choices for a cold evening. Libraries in Setagaya hold free story times on December 2, 19 and 23, and one in Bunkyo on December 20 has a Santa-themed story and craft. Sumida Aquarium shows a Christmas tree made of 1,111 garden eels from November 7 to December 28, and entry to the aquarium is required.

Is Tokyo good for Christmas with young children, or older ones?

Both can find something. Little ones can go to baby concerts and library story times, school-age children to markets, craft events and the Skytree. Older kids can try a rooftop skating rink at Ginza Six (children 1,500 yen) or a Nutcracker ballet.

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