This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For Nov. 28 – Dec. 4
Christmas Markets, Festivals and Holiday Shopping
As the autumn season comes to a close, it's time to gear up for year end festivities. This week's events are all about the gift of giving, spending time with loved ones and celebrating the year that's passed.
© Photo by Park Hyatt TokyoA Special Culinary Collaboration
Michelin-Star Chef James Kent Collabs With New York Grill
Experience the dynamic and bold cuisine offered by Chef Kent and the New York Grill culinary team for a limited time of just five days! Chef Kent of the famous fine dining restaurants, Crown Shy and SAGA, which have both achieved Michelin-star status in New York City, together with the culinary team at Park Hyatt Tokyo, will offer a special five course dinner with cosmopolitan flair. Book in advance to avoid missing out.
- Date
- Wed, Nov. 30–Sun, Dec. 4, 2022
- Time
- 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m. (Last order 9:30 p.m.)
- Location
- Park Hyatt Tokyo 52F New York Grill, 3-7-1-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥30,800 per person (5-course dinner) *Inclusive of tax and subject to a service charge
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, DATE NIGHT, BIRTHDAY DINNER, TAKING OUT A SPECIAL SOMEONE
© Photo by https://art-scalar.com/Contemporary Dance, Films and Music
Rei Instar 01
This performance is a third installment of the Rei instar series. Held in Kamakura, this is a project by YPAM 2022 (Yokohama International Performing Arts Meeting). The event includes contemporary dance performances, film showings and music.
- Date
- Fri, Dec. 2 - Sun, Dec. 4, 2022
- Time
- 9:30 A.M. - 7 P.M. (Closes at 4 P.M. on Dec. 4)
- Location
- 1402 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa - Map
- Fee
- Adults: ¥3,500 Students: ¥2,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: DATE NIGHT, FRIENDS, ART LOVERS
Cultural Expo
Philippine Festival 2022
See, taste, and feel the vibes from the beautiful Philippines at this lively festival, the largest of its kind in Japan, which attracts over 150 thousand visitors annually. The lively stage performances of various traditional Filipino dances and popular pop artists from the country will make your weekend buzz with excitement.
- Date
- SAT, DEC. 3 -SUN, DEC. 4, 2022
- Time
- 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK EVENT SQUARE, 2-3 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES
© Photo by arkhills.comAntique Shopping Spree
Ark Hills Christmas 2022
Looking for a sophisticated place to shop for your Christmas gifts? Let us suggest Ark Hills, where you can grab furniture, clothes, jewelry, and so much more. If you get too hungry from all the shopping, you can also stop by for a coffee and homemade cookie break at the numerous food trucks parked in the area.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SAT, DEC. 25, 2022
- Time
- 8 A.M.-11:30 P.M.
- Location
- ARK HILLS, 1-12-32, AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, PEOPLE WHO ENJOY FLEA MARKETS
Marché
Roppongi Hills Christmas 2022
Among the many Christmas markets that will soon light up every part of the city, the Roppongi Hills Christmas Market is the Japanese replication of Stuttgart’s famous (and one of the world’s largest) Christmas Marché. Rest assured that you'll find plenty of Christmas buys here as there will be over 2,000 goodies on sale—from authentic German delicacies to snow globes, ornaments, crafts, and other festive kitsch.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SAT, DEC. 25, 2022
- Time
- 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- ROPPONGI HILLS O-YANE PLAZA, 6-11-1 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
© Photo by www.tokyotower.co.jpCity of Stars
Tokyo Tower City Lights Fantasia
Spend a romantic evening overlooking the city lights at Tokyo Tower. Running well through the holiday season up to a few days shy of Valentine's Day, have an unforgettable evening at this light up event.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 12, 2023
- Time
- FROM 6 P.M.
- Location
- 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FROM ¥1,200 (MAIN DECK)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES
© Photo by https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/Simple And Stylish
Bunkamura Happy Holidays
Bunkamura will help make the Christmas and New Year home time even more enjoyable, and will provide gifts for the loved ones you couldn't see this year. There will also be special restaurant menus and special events too.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH FRI, JAN. 13, 2023
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- BUNKAMURA THE MUSEUM, 2-24-1, DOGENZAKA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, THOSE IN NEED OF A THERAPEUTIC SESSION
© Photo by iStock/ Y_HirosanAll Of The Lights
Tokyo Mega Illumination Tunnel
Spend an evening at one of Tokyo's best illumination or light up events with your family and friends. Topping the charts for two consecutive years in a row, the Tokyo Mega Illumination has tons of great eats and photo spots.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 15, 2022 - MON, JAN. 9, 2022
- Time
- 4:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.
- Location
- 2-1-2 KatsushimaShinagawa City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥800
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families, INSTAGRAMERS
© Photo by Heidi SarolCoffee or tea anyone?
Go Cafe Hopping
Itching for a change of pace? Explore the city and try working from any of these tried and tested SavvyTokyo recommend cafes with free Wi-Fi. You might just end up finding your next favorite cafe.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- VARIED
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COFFEE LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Perfect For Gifting
Get to Know 5 Great Japanese Children’s Book Authors
This holiday season, learn more about five Japanese Children's book authors as you go about your gift shopping. Where its a book by Taro Gomi, one of Japan’s most prolific children’s book authors or picture books by Mamoru Suzuki, there are tons of great gift ideas.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- VARIES
- Fee
- VARIES
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: YOUNG FAMILIES
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