The "Christmas Market in Osaka Tenshiba 2026" (クリスマスマーケットin大阪 てんしば 2026) takes place for 36 days, from Friday, November 20 to Friday, December 25, 2026, at Tennoji Park's "Tenshiba" and "Tenshiba i:na." The event drew 295,000 visitors last year.
This year, a "Santa House" where visitors can have their photo taken with Santa Claus appears at Tenshiba i:na. Santa's Markt Kitchen (サンタズマルクトキッチン) opens at the same venue for the first time, selling French toast that resembles a Christmas cake and pancakes decorated with Santa and reindeer.
At Tenshiba, the three giant Christmas trees that symbolize the venue are joined by a "tunnel of light" where visitors can take photos with Abeno Harukas in the background. Visitors can walk around the venue with a warm drink in hand, shop for Christmas goods and take commemorative photos against the sparkling illuminations.
1. Lighting Ceremony With Karin Kojima
Karin Kojima (小嶋花梨)
Karin Kojima (小嶋花梨) appears at the lighting ceremony on the first day of the event. Everyone can enjoy the moment the three Christmas trees light up together.
- Date and time: Friday, November 20, 2026, 6:00 PM to 6:20 PM
- Location: In front of the three Christmas trees at the Christmas Market in Osaka Tenshiba venue
- Special guest: Karin Kojima (小嶋花梨)
- The ceremony takes place rain or shine.
- No advance registration is required for general spectators. Please follow staff instructions on the day.
2. Meet Santa at Tenshiba i:na: The "Santa House" and Christmas Sweets
Photos with Santa Claus, a hit last year, can be enjoyed this year at the "Santa House" in Tenshiba i:na. Visitors can take commemorative photos together with Santa Claus when he appears (paid), and can also take photos freely inside the house while Santa is out.
Santa's Markt Kitchen (サンタズマルクトキッチン), opening at the same venue for the first time, serves French toast topped with berries and chocolate sauce, Christmas-style pancakes and hot cocoa with an animal motif.
Days Santa Claus Appears
- Friday, November 20: Irregular times
- Saturday, November 21, Sunday, November 22, Friday, November 27, Saturday, November 28, Sunday, November 29, Friday, December 4, Saturday, December 5, Friday, December 11 and Friday, December 18: Around 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and around 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Saturday, December 12: Around 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Sunday, December 13: 11:00 AM to around 12:00 PM and around 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Featured Menu at the First-Time Vendor Santa's Markt Kitchen
Christmas French Toast, ¥1,400, from Santa's Markt Kitchen
Noel Santa Pancakes, ¥1,200, from Santa's Markt Kitchen
Christmas Animal Cocoa, ¥1,200, from Santa's Markt Kitchen
3. Family-Friendly Crafts and Christmas Music Stages
Two workshop booths in the venue offer Christmas-themed crafts, including making an original snow globe. Advance booking on the web is recommended.
Music performances are held on Saturdays and Sundays in December. For seven days from Saturday, December 19 to Friday, December 25, music stages centered on gospel are presented.
Pickup Stages
Saturday, December 19, from 7:00 PM
A special charity stage with special guest Emiko Suzuki (鈴木瑛美子).
Sunday, December 20, from 7:00 PM
A special charity stage with special guest Winz Bert.
Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20, from 6:00 PM; Monday, December 21, Tuesday, December 22 and Friday, December 25, from 7:00 PM
The "Sing! Sing! SANTA" stage is a charity stage that delivers Christmas presents to children battling illness.
4. Feasts, Sweets and This Year's Red Mug
Glühwein (spiced hot wine), which warms visitors from the inside out, is served in an original mug exclusive to the Christmas Market in Osaka. The venue also offers a wide range of menu items, from colorful sweets to hearty dishes, so visitors can enjoy a delicious Christmas throughout the market.
Event Details
Scene from 2025
- Event: Christmas Market in Osaka Tenshiba 2026
- Dates: Friday, November 20 to Friday, December 25, 2026
- Hours:
- Friday, November 20: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM (last order 8:30 PM)
- Saturday, November 21 to Friday, December 18: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (last order 8:30 PM)
- Saturday, December 19 to Friday, December 25: 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM (last order 9:00 PM)
- Note: The event is held in rain, but may be canceled in severe weather.
- Venue: Tennoji Park "Tenshiba" and "Tenshiba i:na"
- Admission: Free (food and drink are paid)
- Organizer: Christmas Market in Osaka Executive Committee
- Cooperation: Kintetsu Real Estate Co., Ltd.
- Supporters: Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Osaka-Kobe, German National Tourist Board, Tennoji Ward, Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau
For more details, visit the official website: https://osaka-christmasmarket.com/
