Every Christmas, many people visit Christmas markets. There are shops that look like authentic German Christmas markets, so it feels like being in Germany. The Christmas market has authentic German beer, gourmet food, and Christmas miscellaneous goods, which will definitely be enjoyable for all ages from small children to adults. This time, we will introduce Christmas markets held at popular spots such as Roppongi and Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, as well as recommended restaurants nearby!
■Roppongi Hills Christmas 2023
Roppongi Hills Christmas Market is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Japan that has been running for over 10 years. There are about 11 shops in total where you can enjoy authentic German Christmas goods, wine, sausages, and more. In addition to the market, you can also enjoy the illuminations that give an image of a “Silver world” that illuminates Keyakizaka Hill, which stretches for about 400 meters. *Admission tickets are not required, but admission restrictions and numbered tickets may be distributed in the food and beverage area from December 23rd to 25th. Event period: November 6th to December 25th, 2023.
■Recommended restaurants near Roppongi Hills
Jean-Georges Tokyo 
"Jean-Georges Tokyo" is a Tokyo store where you can experience a NY Michelin restaurant. This is Japan's first French restaurant run by New York's three-star chef Jean-Georges. Unlike typical French cuisine, they offer modern French cuisine featuring extracts (each at their own temperature) of vegetables and fruits, flavors and textures of herbs and spices. While having the appearance of a house; there are 14 lively counter seats on the first floor, and a private room on the second floor that can accommodate up to six people.
The signature menu item “Scrambled Egg Caviar'' has a unique appearance with caviar served in egg shells, and is a flavorful dish with the aroma of vodka. The recommended lunch plan for first-timers is the 6-course “Tasting A Plan”, which is a reasonable plan that allows you to enjoy mainly appetizers and main dishes for 5,500JPY on weekdays and 6,600JPY on weekends. (Photo source: LINK)
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■Tokyo Christmas Market 2023 in Meiji Jingu Gaien
One of the largest Christmas events in Japan, which attracted 250,000 visitors at Hibiya Park in 2022. Due to the renewal of Hibiya Park in 2023, they decided that the event will be held for 33 days from November 23rd to December 25th, 2023 at the largest-ever “Meiji Jingu Gaien'' (in front of the Seitoku Memorial Picture Gallery, general baseball stadium); Tickets: 1,000JPY for adults (weekdays)/1,500JPY (weekends and holidays) and 500JPY for children. From December 23rd to 25th, the fee is 2,000JPY for adults and 1,000JPY for children. Business hours: 16:00-21:30 on the first day, 11:00-21:30 all days. *Depending on the crowd situation, same-day ticket sales may end around the evening.
■Recommended restaurants near Meiji Jingu Gaien
燈庵 青山店
A 2-minute walk from Gaienmae Station Exit 2, this is a restaurant that serves creative, healthy Japanese cuisine, focusing on tofu and chicken dishes. Among them, handmade tofu using soybeans from Tochigi has been a popular menu item since it was founded. It's close to Jingu Stadium, making it the perfect place to go for a drink before or after an event.
You can enjoy their crispy outside and juicy inside “Yakitori ”(skewers) (starting from 253 JPY) which uses Daisen chicken from Tottori Prefecture. They offer a wide selection of fresh seafood and small dishes, and they also recommend banquet courses that include all-you-can-drink options. (Photo source: LINK)
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■Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 2023
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This Christmas market, which will be celebrating its 14th year, will be held from November 24th to December 25th, 2023 at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza and Red Brick Park. There are approximately 50 stores including food and beverage booths, merchandise stores, and kitchen trucks that will be gathered together, and the highlight of the event is the 10m Christmas tree which is the symbol of the event and beautifully shines as it blends into the night view of Minato Mirai. ■ Admission fee: 500 JPY (tax included) / Free for elementary school students and younger.■ November 24th 17:00-21:00 ■ November 25th~December 8th 11:00-21:00 ■ December 9th~December 25th 11:00-22:00.
■Recommended restaurants near the Red Brick Warehouse
cafe&dining blue terminal
An Australian style dining restaurant with an ocean view, about a 15 minute walk from Red Brick Warehouse and 7 minutes from Nihon Odori Station. You can enjoy hamburgers, pasta, and pancakes made with local Kanagawa ingredients. The drink lineup includes carefully selected coffee, organic Japanese tea, limited edition cocktails, and homemade juices. It offers a panoramic view of Yokohama Port and is also recommended for a night cafe.
The restaurant's signature menu item is the "Blue Terminal Burger (1,870 yen)", a Japanese-style craft burger made with juicy pork, perilla mustard, yuzu pepper, and miso. *Kids burger plates and drinks are available. (Photo source: LINK)
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■Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas 2023
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There are approximately 460,000 dazzling illuminations decorating the area. This year, there is a new 4-meter object called "Twinkle Three Stars" based on the official characters Sorakara-chan will appear, as well as an 8-meter-tall Christmas tree that will be used as a photo spot. In addition, the "Christmas Market", which was held last year for the first time in three years and was very popular, will be held again this year! Event period: November 9th to December 25th, 2023.
■Recommended restaurants near Sky Tree
ジンギスカン札幌 大一 東京スカイツリー駅前店
Daiichi is a popular restaurant from Sapporo that is located in a quiet residential area behind Tokyo Skytree Station. They only offer Lamb Chuck (1,190 JPY), a rare cut of meat that they have been particular about since their founding. Even those who don't like lamb meat can also enjoy it since it is a masterpiece without any odor or taste. In addition to lamb chuck, one of the recommended menu items is the Lamb Steak (1,580 JPY), which can be ordered for 2 people. You can also add grilled vegetables and a la carte dishes at reasonable prices starting from 370 JPY.
The interior of the restaurant is calm and feels like a hideout, and there are counter seats that are easy for even just one person to sit at, as well as table seats that are perfect for families or small groups to enjoy a meal. You can enjoy Genghis Khan with recommended wine, sake, and seasonal/limited quantity alcoholic beverages tailored to your taste. (Photo source: LINK)
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