The Yokohama Christmas market at the Red Brick Warehouse opens on November 20, 2026 and runs through December 25. It is one of the largest Christmas markets in Japan, drawing about 1.21 million visitors last year according to the organizers, with German-style wooden huts, a real tree about 11 meters tall, and about 60 food and shopping stalls beside Yokohama Harbor. Entry costs ¥500 on most days and ¥1,000 on the busiest ones, and the lights come on at 4:00 p.m. This guide covers the dates, tickets, free areas and the best evenings to go.
Yokohama Christmas market dates and hours for 2026
The market is held outdoors in the Event Plaza and Red Brick Park next to the historic Red Brick Warehouse buildings. It runs for 36 days, rain or shine, though the organizers may close it in severe weather. Hours change twice during the run.
DatesHoursLast orderNovember 20 (Fri)5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., opens with the tree lighting8:30 p.m.November 21 to December 411:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.December 5 to December 2511:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The lighting runs from 4:00 p.m. until closing, and the main tree stays lit until 11:00 p.m. Some areas and activities keep different hours, so check the official Red Brick Warehouse Christmas page before you go. The page is in Japanese, but the dates, hours and prices are easy to read in your browser's translation.
A lit wooden stall at the Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Entry to the main market area is paid. The price depends on the day, not on the time you arrive.
TicketRegular daysPeak daysStandard entry¥500¥1,000Priority entry (advance, limited)¥2,000¥2,500Priority entry with a Noritake premium mug¥4,500¥5,000
Peak days are December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, 18 to 20, and 24 and 25. Every other date from November 20 to December 23 is a regular day. Elementary school children and younger enter free with a guardian, and junior high students and younger are free through December 4. The organizers also invite Yokohama residents to a free Citizen Thanks Day on November 25, so expect a busier crowd that day.
Standard tickets bought at the main entrance on the day are cash only. If you would rather pay by card, buy in advance on the ticket site Asoview. A standard advance ticket does not skip the line, because only priority tickets use the dedicated lane. Entry can also be limited when the market is crowded, so expect a wait on weekends.
Food and drinks cost extra. You cannot bring your own, since only items bought inside are allowed.
What to eat and drink at the market
Stalls sell German-style food and seasonal snacks, plus gifts and decorations. About 20 stalls serve white mulled wine, which the organizers describe as a current trend in Germany. Sausages are grilled to order at a new live-kitchen stall, and others sell fried pastries, roast beef piled like a tree, and hot chocolate. Several stalls cap daily portions, so popular dishes can sell out by evening.
Sausages grilling at the Yokohama Christmas market
Hot drinks can be served in an original market mug, and the design changes every year. The 2026 mug is white and red. From each original mug sold, ¥10 goes to the charity Food Bank Yokohama. Tables and chairs are set up outdoors for eating.
Plan for about two hours inside the paid area if you want to eat, shop and see the tree without rushing.
Weekly activities and special days
The market now has hands-on activities that change each week. In 2026 the organizers list glass ornament painting from December 7 to 11, a traveling photo studio from December 12 to 18, and a Christmas bouquet bar from December 19 to 25. Check the official page for details and any extra fees.
On December 6, St. Nicholas appears near the Ferrero Rocher tree at noon, 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and gives chocolate to children in elementary school or younger who greet him with a Merry Christmas. December 6 is also a peak day, so the entry fee is ¥1,000.
Premium lounge and priority tickets
If you want a seat out of the cold, the market offers five private premium lounges with a view of the tree and the harbor. Each lounge holds up to two adults and comes with two priority tickets, a pair of Noritake mugs and a set menu. Prices run from ¥15,000 to ¥40,000 depending on the date and time. They are sold only in advance through Asoview, in limited numbers, and reservations opened on November 6.
Priority tickets use a separate lane and are also limited. They make sense if you are visiting on a peak weekend and cannot spare the time for a long line. On a regular weekday, the standard ticket is usually enough.
Free areas near the Yokohama Christmas market
You can enjoy part of the event without a ticket. Two areas next to the main market are free.
YORUNOYO Christmas Gate at Shinko Central Square
This free area sits at the entrance to the Red Brick Warehouse district, between Minato Mirai and the Osanbashi Pier. It has a tree, a YORUNOYO shop with souvenirs and special menu items such as hot cocoa. It is open 5:00 p.m. to 9:05 p.m. on November 20, and 11:00 a.m. to 9:05 p.m. from November 21 to December 25, with last orders at 8:30 p.m.
From December 4, the tree here moves in sync with the Highlight of Yokohama light show. The show lasts five minutes and starts on the hour and half hour from 5:00 p.m. to 9:05 p.m. The Christmas Gate sync runs through December 25, while the show itself continues to December 30.
Christmas Village in Red Brick Park
This free area next to the main market has a Pokémon light display marking the franchise's 30th anniversary. It is a good stop for families who want some lights without paying the entry fee.
The best nights to go
Start by picking a regular day, not a peak day. Standard entry is half the price, and the crowds are lighter. Weekdays from December 7 to 11, 14 to 17 and 21 to 23 give you the ¥500 ticket and the Highlight of Yokohama show, which starts on December 4. November 21 to December 3 is the quietest stretch, but the citywide show has not started yet.
Arrive by 4:00 p.m. if you want to see the buildings in daylight and then watch the lights switch on. If you want to see the tree synced with the show, aim for the 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. performance, since the Red Brick Park tree only syncs with those three.
Dress warmly. The waterfront is open to the wind, and you will spend most of the evening standing outdoors. Bring cash for the gate if you are buying a standard ticket on the day.
Watching the Highlight of Yokohama show
The show links about 50 buildings and waterfront spots along more than 3 kilometers of Yokohama's harbor, from Minato Mirai to Yamashita Park. It runs from December 4 to 30, with nine five-minute shows a day starting at 5:00 p.m. It is free. The main viewing spot is the rooftop plaza at the Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal, about a seven-minute walk from Nihon-odori Station.
At the 5:00 p.m. show each day, the historic ship Hikawa Maru sounds its whistle to start the performance. Landmarks that join in include the Yokohama Landmark Tower, the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel and Yokohama Marine Tower. You can see the show from the Christmas Gate and the harbor, so you do not need a market ticket for it.
How to get to the Red Brick Warehouse
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is about a six-minute walk from Bashamichi Station or Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line. The market is built into the plaza beside the warehouse, so you will see the tree as you approach.
From Tokyo, take the JR line to Yokohama, then transfer to the Minatomirai Line. If you are also planning a day out in Kanagawa, our Kamakura and Yokohama two-day itinerary shows how the two cities fit together.
Pair the market with the rest of Yokohama
Most visitors reach the market in the late afternoon, which leaves the day open. Yokohama Chinatown is nearby and works well for an early dinner. Read our Yokohama Chinatown guide for stalls and restaurants. If you are coming through the main station first, our Yokohama Station guide covers shopping and dining there.
If you would rather skip the trains and the ticket line, a private guide can plan the day around your pace, including the harbor, Chinatown and the lights after dark. Explore our Yokohama Private Tour with a local guide, or combine the city with Kamakura on our Kamakura and Yokohama 2-day private tour. Market tickets are not included unless we confirm otherwise, so ask us about them when you book.
Featured photo: the Christmas tree at the Red Brick Warehouse market in 2022. Photo:Dick Thomas Johnson / Wikimedia Commons,CC BY 2.0. Market details were checked against the official sites on November 10, 2026 and can change.
The Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse runs from November 20 to December 25, 2026. Opening day is 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. From November 21 to December 4 it is open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and from December 5 to 25 it is open 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Standard entry is ¥500 on regular days and ¥1,000 on peak days: December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, 18 to 20, and 24 and 25. Elementary school children and younger are free with a guardian, and junior high students and younger are free through December 4. Food, drinks and shopping cost extra.
The lighting starts at 4:00 p.m. and runs until closing. The main Christmas tree stays lit until 11:00 p.m. On opening day, November 20, the lighting begins with a ceremony.
Yes. The YORUNOYO Christmas Gate at Shinko Central Square and the Pokémon-themed Christmas Village in Red Brick Park are both free. The Highlight of Yokohama light show, which runs from December 4 to 30, is also free to watch from the waterfront.
Choose a regular weekday between December 7 and 23, such as December 7 to 11, 14 to 17 or 21 to 23. Entry is ¥500, crowds are lighter than on peak days, and the Highlight of Yokohama show is running. Arrive by 4:00 p.m. to see the lights come on.
Standard tickets bought at the main entrance on the day are cash only. For card payment, buy in advance on Asoview, although you still use the regular entrance line. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, so buy from the stalls inside.
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