This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For December 5 – 11

This week, get into a festive mood with a visit to the various Christmas markets, illumination events and Christmas concerts around Tokyo. Now is a good a time as any to start plotting out your holiday plans.

© Photo by https://tokyochristmas.net/

Holiday Vibes

Tokyo Christmas Market

Tokyo Christmas Market turns Hibiya Park into an almost-real fairy tale. Expect to be impressed by the market’s great array of food and drink stalls, various international holiday crafts, and entertaining stage performances. There will also be handicraft workshops and daily live stages by German, Japanese and gospel groups.

Date

Fri, Dec. 9 – Sat, Dec. 25, 2022

Time

11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Location

Hibiya Park, Hibiya Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

From ¥1,000

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Recommended for: Families, Couples, Friends

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© Photo by https://www.xmasartfes-ginza-galleries.com/

Art and About

Xmas Art Festa 2022

Ginza galleries a voluntary organization consisting of multiple galleries in the Ginza area, is hosting a special festive event for art lovers. Xmas Art Festa will have each participating gallery run special exhibitions which showcase various artworks, from museum-class masterpieces to traditional pictures or potteries to contemporary arts.

Date

FRI, DEC. 9 - SAT, DEC. 17, 2022

Time

VARIOUS (DEPENDS ON EACH GALLERY'S BUSINESS HOURS)

Location

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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© Photo by Vegan Market JP

A Fun and Friendly Market

Vegan Christmas Market

The Vegan Market JP will be hosting the annual Vegan Christmas Market at the Hive Jinnan in Shibuya. Open from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M., this free event will have over 20 vendors selling cruelty-free gifts along with vegan food and drinks. There will also be musical performances and a raffle to benefit the Meat Free Monday All Japan’s vegan food bank project, Vege Aid.

Date

Sun, Dec. 11, 2022

Time

11 A.M.-6 P.M.

Location

1-6-5 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families, Vegans

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© Photo by https://www.koransha.com/

Festive Concert

Ave Maria In Christmas

A special Christmas program with renowned sopranos Justina Swawiec-Korzeni and Megan Kurtz. No children under primary school age permitted. In addition to several Tokyo concerts, the orchestra will also be playing concerts in Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama. See the website below for further details.

Date

THU, DEC. 8-SUN, DEC. 25, 2022

Time

VARIOUS

Location

VARIOUS

Fee

¥4,800

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, OPERA FANS

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Resonance of Gold and Birthstone

Yomiuriland Jewellumination

Yomiuriland turns into a “jewellery fantasy” bringing together light, color and “brilliant” music. If originality isn’t enough to get you through the ticket gate, then a sunset or after dark gondola ride from Keio Yomiuriland Station to the theme park’s entrance should be. This is a really beautiful way to view this particular illumination, without the crowds and in some relative peace and quiet, before you get in amongst it. And the view from above is just breathtaking, especially watching the rides in operation under the twinkling night sky.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, APR. 9, 2022

Time

10 A.M.-8:30 P.M.

Location

YOMIYURILAND, 4015-1 YANOKUCHI, INAGI, TOKYO - Map

Fee

NIGHT PASS: ¥1,800 (ADULTS) ¥500-800 (CHILD)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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© Photo by https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/illumination/

Winter Lights

Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination

Tokyo Dome City is decorated in beautiful LED lights with illumination attraction resembling the Edo period and the essence of Japan. It's never too early to marvel at the sparkling lights with your loved ones!

Date

FRI, NOV.5 - MON, FEB. 28, 2023

Time

5 P.M. TO 12 A.M.

Location

TOKYO DOME CITY, 1-3 KORAKU, BUNKYO, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families, INSTAGRAMMERS

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© Photo by https://www.ysl.com/

A Special Tribute

Betty Catroux Yves Saint Laurent

This special exhibit highlights Betty Catroux as a fashion icon and the standard she sets for the style among modern women. Often referred to as the female version of Yves, the artworks featured in this exhibit include items Betty donated to the pierre Berge-Yves Saint Laurent foundation in 2019.

Date

Sat, Nov. 19-Sun, Dec. 11, 2022

Time

10 A.M. - 7 P.M.

Location

2-1-3 Higashishinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, FASHION ENTHUSIASTS, INSTAGRAMMERS

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© Photo by Tambour Ancien, 2021. Photo by Hugard & Vanoverschelde

Western Art In The Heart Of Tokyo

Tokyo Art Scene: European Art in Marunouchi

Among other things Marunouchi is famous for, art excursions should be on top of that list. To accompany your walks through the sleek shopping district, stop by these art exhibits.

Date

VARIOUS

Time

VARIOUS

Location

VARIOUS

Fee

VARIOUS

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: ART LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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© Photo by iStock: AzmanL

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