Best Christmas Markets in Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto
Christmas Markets in Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto: Best Spots to Spend Christmas in Kansai!
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For more interesting events during winter in Kansai area, check these articles too!
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