Best Christmas Markets in Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto

Christmas Markets in Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto: Best Spots to Spend Christmas in Kansai!

Best Christmas Markets in Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto

Feeling a little homesick about spending Christmas away from home? Although Christmas wasn’t a traditional holiday in Japan and has been imported from abroad, it has been introduced very quickly and now there are many activities to enjoy Christmas as if you were at home!

In addition to winter illuminations, going to Christmas markets is one of the best things in winter in Japan. If you are in Kansai area, enjoy the European-inspired Christmas Markets with lots of traditional hot food, drinks, Christmas trees, illuminations and decorations. Check this list of the best Christmas Markets in Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto 2022 and celebrate Christmas in a traditional way!

Christmas Market in Osaka

Hanshin Christmas Market

Osaka Christmas Market
© HANKYU HANSHIN DEPARTMENT STORES, INC.

Hanshin’s Christmas Market 2022 held at the Hanshin Umeda Main Store will bring together miscellaneous goods and fashion from Scandinavian countries, the home of Christmas. In addition different stores sells items to add color to the Christmas season.

Hanshin Christmas Market 2022

Venue: Hanshin Umeda main store, 8th floor

Map: https://bit.ly/3uN6ffh

Access: 4 min walk from Umeda Station or Osaka Station

Dates: 7 December to 22 December 2022

More info: Hanshin Christmas Market

German Christmas Market

The “Wonder Night of Water and Light in Nakanoshima” placed around the lawn in Nakanoshima Park in Nakanoshima, Osaka, will feature a Christmas market inspired by German Christmas. The market offers a wide variety of cute goods and delicious food as well as a night cruise and water and light show, so be sure to don’t miss it!

German Christmas Market 2022 – Water and Light Wonder Night in Nakanoshima-

Venue: Hanshin Umeda main store, 8th floor

Map: https://bit.ly/3UUwwmE

Access: 8 min walk from Yodoyabashi Station

Dates: 14 December to 25 December 2022

Hours: 17:00-22:00

More info: Water and Light Wonder Night in Nakanoshima

Christmas Market in Kobe

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden “Botanical x Old Castle” Christmas Market

Christmas Market in Kobe
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At the Christmas market that appears during the Christmas event “Christmas in an Old Castle” held at the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden/Ropeway, hot drinks such as mulled wine and hot chocolate are prepared to warm the body! In addition, various items such as Christmas sweets and authentic German ornaments are available to liven up the holiday mood.

Christmas in an Old Castle 2022

Map: https://bit.ly/3HKjN2W

Access: From the Shin-Kobe Station walks 5 minutes and then take the ropeway.

Dates: 11 November to 25 December 2022

Hours: 11:00 – 16:30

*Open until 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays from November 18 (Fri.) to December 18 (Sun.) and from December 22 (Thu.) to December 25 (Sun.)

More info: Christmas in an Old Castle

Christmas Market in Kyoto

Scandinavian Food Stall Christmas Market at JR Kyoto Isetan

Christmas Market in Kyoto
©︎ Moomin Characters TM

Isetan JR Kyoto is holding an event-type limited-time store “Scandinavian Food Stall Christmas Market,” featuring goods from designers and brands representing Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the three Baltic countries. The shop will offer a wide variety of Scandinavian Christmas items such as Moomin Christmas trees and vintage tableware.

Scandinavian Food Stall Christmas Market 2022

Map: https://bit.ly/3FZ73o4

Access: 4 min walk from Kyoto Station

Dates: 23 November to 25 December 2022

Hours: 10:00 – 20:00 *Close at 17:00 on the last day.

More info: Scandinavian Food Stall Christmas Market


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