Roppongi Hills in Tokyo will hold the "Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2026" at Oyane Plaza (大屋根プラザ) from Saturday, November 21, 2026. It is part of "CHRISTMAS HILLS 2026", the Christmas program across five Hills that starts on Thursday, November 5, and lets visitors experience a Christmas market in the style of authentic German ones.
Known as one of Japan's long-established Christmas markets, it reaches its 20th edition this year. In thanks for 20 years, each shop has prepared a special 20th-edition item and festive anniversary-only menus. Four retail shops, led by Käthe Wohlfahrt, famous for traditional German Christmas items, sell ornaments, wreaths, and other select items found only here. Together with the restaurants serving authentic German food such as Glühwein (mulled wine), sausages, and stollen, 10 shops in all line up. A lunch set that is available only at weekday lunchtime is also on offer.
Ahead of the market, decorations such as illuminations and Christmas trees start to appear at various places in Roppongi Hills from November 5. At the "Keyakizaka Illumination," a collaboration with JRA also brings a gift box with various surprises to the Keyakizaka connecting bridge.
Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2026 Overview
- Dates: Saturday, November 21 – Friday, December 25, 2026
- Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Oyane Plaza (大屋根プラザ)
- Sponsor: Mazda Motor Corporation
- Supported by: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, German National Tourist Board, Goethe-Institut Tokyo, German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan
Notes
- Visitors may have to wait to buy during busy periods, and entry to shop queues may be temporarily restricted for safety.
- Products, menus, and event details may change without notice.
- Hours may change or the event may be canceled in bad weather.
Held Again This Year: Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2026
Marking its 20th edition, the market is one of Japan's long-established Christmas markets. In the milestone year of 2026, special programs, including limited goods prepared in gratitude for the 20th edition, celebrate the anniversary.
The venue recreates the Christmas market of Stuttgart, said to be the world's largest. Ten shops line up, including Käthe Wohlfahrt, known for handling traditional German Christmas items all year round, and shops serving authentic German food such as Glühwein, sausages, and stollen.
Christmas Goods: Rare Items Available Only at This Time of Year
Käthe Wohlfahrt, a store of authentic German Christmas goods that appears in Japan only during the Christmas season, is joined by a variety of other shops. They sell items to decorate a room for the season, such as handmade ornaments, spice decorations, and glass crafts.
Käthe Wohlfahrt
The shop recreates the charm of a traditional German Christmas market. In thanks for the 20th edition, customers who make a purchase receive a small present.
Rasp Spice Decoration (ラスプ スパイスデコレーション)
Spice decorations are a tradition handed down in the Salzburg region for about 200 years. Cinnamon, cloves, and other spices create a pleasant, natural fragrance.
Atelier Nikitiki (アトリエ ニキティキ)
The shop gathers gift-friendly items mainly from Germany and other European countries, including authentic German ornaments, incense made with natural materials, and handmade stuffed toys.
Joy Luck Club (ジョイラッククラブ)
Many new items are on offer again this year. Visitors can mix and match favorites such as Santa, reindeer, snowmen, and ball trees to make their own original Christmas set.
Christmas Food: Authentic German Flavors in Roppongi
Classic German Christmas dishes are available to enjoy casually, such as hearty German sausages and "Gulasch," a German-style beef stew. Strolling the market with a snack such as mulled wine or a hot dog in hand is also a good way to enjoy it.
A lunch set is also available only at weekday lunchtime.
Metzgerei Sasaki (メッツゲライササキ)
The shop's recommendations are sausages made in the traditional South German way by a "Geselle" (ゲゼレ), a nationally qualified German meat-processing professional, and pâtés made by a chef who won the World Pâté-Croûte Championship (パテ・クルート世界選手権大会).
König (ケーニッヒ)
Using fresh domestic ingredients, the shop carefully and patiently makes the kind of sausages and meat products that are casually eaten on German street corners, using traditional methods learned in Germany.
Frankfurter Hausmeister (フランクフルターハウスマイスター)
Markus, a German chef, prepares traditional Christmas dishes from his hometown. The lineup includes stew, freshly baked pretzels, and Glühwein made with German apples.
Schmatz (シュマッツ)
The shop serves beer from a brewery with a tradition of more than 150 years, warming hot drinks, and dessert items made with milk tea that suit winter.
German Hot Stand 2026 (ジャーマンホットスタンド2026)
Again this year, the stand carefully prepares each item, including hot dogs and Glühwein, with many products available only in this season.
POMMES produced by DE FRITES STAAN (ポメス プロデュース バイ デフリッツスターン)
"POMMES" is produced by DE FRITES STAAN. Fries take the lead in a winter-only special menu that brings a German Christmas feel.
Lunch Sets (a selection)
These are good-value sets available only at weekday lunchtime, a casual way to get into the Christmas mood even on a work break.
Special Items and Menus Celebrating the 20th Edition (a selection)
To celebrate the 20th edition of the Roppongi Hills Christmas Market, each shop offers special limited products available only this year. The lineup runs from specially designed Christmas ornaments showcasing German craftsmanship to specially arranged food with a festive feel, all prepared in thanks for 20 years. A selection of these items and menus is introduced below.
Käthe Wohlfahrt: 2026 Limited-Edition Smoky Santa Hat
- Price: ¥12,000
Rasp Spice Decoration: Angel Glass Ball
- Price: Large ¥3,900, small ¥3,200
Metzgerei Sasaki: Beef Cheek Braised in Red Wine, Served With Pommes Purée
- Price: ¥3,000
- Available on weekends only (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Quantities are limited.
Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2026 Original Mug
- Price: ¥1,700
- Quantities are limited.
Christmas Photo Booth by MAZDA
Mazda Motor Corporation will set up a Christmas-themed photo booth where visitors can take special photos.
- Dates: Saturday, November 21 – Friday, December 25, 2026
- Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Location: Oyane Plaza (大屋根プラザ)
- Sponsor: Mazda Motor Corporation
A Special Christmas Across the Whole Complex, Beyond the Christmas Market
Besides the Christmas market, Roppongi Hills offers a heartwarming Christmas across the whole complex, including the "Keyakizaka Illumination," a winter tradition of Tokyo, and the Mohri Garden illumination.
Keyakizaka Illumination "SNOW&BLUE"
The Keyakizaka Illumination announces the arrival of winter in Roppongi. Within about 400 m of warm street lights, "SNOW&BLUE" lights inspired by a silver-white world create a dreamlike scene. More than 20 years after Roppongi Hills opened, it remains a well-loved Christmas display unique to the complex.
- Dates and hours: Thursday, November 5 – Friday, December 25, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Location: Roppongi Keyakizaka-dori
- Details: About 970,000 LEDs
- Lighting design: 内原智史デザイン事務所
- Sponsor: JRA
The lighting start time may differ on the first day only. Lighting times may also differ depending on crowd conditions.
Two Special Programs With JRA
Little HOLIDAY TOWN of Falling Stars From JRA (星降る小さなHOLIDAY TOWN From JRA)
A moving diorama set in a "town of falling stars" appears beside the Arena. In this town, horses collect starlight from a rocky mountain of light and deliver the sparkle of Christmas and the illumination. It is a small story of light that combines the hopes and dreams carried by JRA's horses with sparkling lights. Visitors are encouraged to look closely at the many details scattered throughout.
- Dates and hours: Thursday, November 5 – Sunday, December 27, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Location: Planting area beside Roppongi Hills Arena
- Sponsor: JRA
Secrets of HOLIDAY TOWN From JRA (HOLIDAY TOWNの秘密 From JRA)
On the connecting bridge, the world of the "town of falling stars" from the diorama beside the Arena appears as a video with a trick. Pressing a nearby button brings an unexpected change to the video. Visitors can enjoy a special experience woven from sound and light on site.
- Dates and hours: Thursday, November 5 – Sunday, December 27, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Location: Near the Roppongi Keyakizaka connecting bridge
- Sponsor: JRA
66 Plaza Illumination
An illumination also appears at 66 Plaza, the entrance to Roppongi Hills. Sparkling lights like a carpet of light give the surrounding trees a champagne-gold glow and wrap the whole space in a warm atmosphere.
- Dates and hours: Friday, November 13 – Friday, December 25, 5:00 PM – midnight (until 11:00 PM on the final day)
- Location: 66 Plaza
- Lighting design: 内原智史デザイン事務所
Mohri Garden Illumination
Two shades of gold are arranged like flowers, creating a refined sparkle. Pure white lights scattered like snow set off that glow, layering a clear brilliance over the gold. Visitors can enjoy a refined time that can only be experienced in winter, in the clear air of Mohri Garden.
- Dates and hours: Friday, November 13 – Friday, December 25, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Location: Mohri Garden
- Lighting design: 内原智史デザイン事務所
