Tokyo landmarks announce 2026 Christmas event schedules

Major Tokyo landmarks Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown have announced their respective Christmas event schedules for late 2026.

Roppongi Hills will host ‘Roppongi Hills Christmas 2026’ from November 5 to December 25. Highlights include the ‘Keyaki坂 Illumination’ featuring approximately 970,000 blue and white LEDs, and a Christmas market at the Grand Roof Plaza modeled after the Stuttgart market in Germany. The event marks its 20th anniversary with special limited goods and themed displays at 66 Plaza and Mori Garden.

Tokyo Midtown will hold ‘Midtown Christmas 2026’ from November 26 to December 25, centered around the theme ‘Midwinter Night’s Dream’. The festivities include bubble-themed illuminations at Midtown Garden and the debut of the ‘Midwinter Lounge’, a luxury space offering champagne and snacks. Additionally, an outdoor ice rink in collaboration with Ralph Lauren will be open from December 5, 2026, through February 23, 2027.