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Christmas Market in Sakyo-ku

[2022] Kyoto Christmas Markets and Events for the Holiday Season

The whole city is completely wrapped up in the Christmas mood. In this issue, we introduce some of the best events in Kyoto for the holiday season. Check the locations and schedules, and enjoy the events to the fullest.

1.Spend a magical night at the church "2022 Christmas Event" / Kitayama

From December 23 (Fri.) to 25 (Sun.), 2022, Christmas events including Candle Night will be held at Kitayama Church of Kyoto Northern Church and Kitayama Le Ange Church.
[At Kyoto Northern Church Kitayama, visitors can enjoy decorating a Christmas tree and taking photos at a photo spot. [At Kitayama Le Ange Church, workshops for making ornaments will be held in the romantic church with flickering candles. A Christmas wagon will be parked in front of the church, serving warm soup and cocoa.

Kitayama Christmas

Period/Friday, December 23 - Sunday, December 25, 2022 17:00 - 20:30
Admission fee/free

Christmas Event 2022

  • 2022 Christmas Event
  • Kyoto Northern Church Kitayama Church (5, Matsukezaki Rokunotsubo-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto)
    Kitayama Le Ange Church (1-7, Idekaido-cho, Matsukazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto)
  • 20 second walk from "Matsugasaki" subway station.
  • Tel. 075-706-8115 (Information Salon)
  • No reservation required

2.Scandinavian goods and food "Scandinavian Food Stalls Christmas Market" / Kyoto Station

Scandinavian Food Stall Christmas Market" is being held at JR Kyoto Isetan until December 25 (Sun.), 2022.
More than 40 Scandinavian brands will be gathered, including Scandinavian goods perfect for Christmas outfits and gifts. The lineup includes popular Moomin and Lisa Larson characters, Scandinavian fabrics, fashion goods, vintage ceramics, and much more.

Scandinavian stall Christmas market

Period: ~December 25, 2022 (Sun.) 10:00 - 20:00 *Close at 17:00 on the last day
Admission fee/free

Scandinavian stall Christmas market

  • Hokuou Yatai Christmas Market
  • JR Kyoto Isetan 10F Exhibition Hall
    (Higashi Shiokoji-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto)
  • Directly connected to each line "Kyoto Station"
  • Tel.075-352-1111 (main representative)

3.Lantern Night - Flying Christmas Tree 2022" looking up at lanterns floating in the night sky / Joyo City

Japan's largest lantern festival will be held at the Kyoto Prefectural Kizugawa Sports Park from December 23 (Fri.) to 25 (Sun.), 2022.
The spectacle of more than several thousand lanterns floating in the sky above the city, lighting up the winter night sky, is a sight to behold. The venue will also feature a food market, Christmas store, and circus games to make the most of the Christmas season.

Period/Friday, December 23 - Sunday, December 25, 2022 16:00 - 20:00
Admission: Adults 6500 yen, children (6-12 years old) 2500 yen, toddlers (5 years old and under) free
    Tickets with guaranteed event cancellation are ¥8,500 for adults, ¥3,500 for children, and free for infants.

Lantern Night - Flying Christmas Tree 2022

  • Kyoto Prefectural Kizugawa Athletic Park, Joyo Gori-Gori-no-Oka
    (14-8 Tominokitakaku, Joyo City, Kyoto, Japan)
  • 10 minutes walk from JR Nagaike Station
  • Tel.06-6366-6070 (Starry Night Company, Inc.)

4.[End of Event] "Christmas Markets" where you can experience European Christmas culture / Sakyo Ward, Tokyo

From November 26 (Saturday) to December 17 (Saturday), 2022, "Christmas Markets," a European winter tradition, will be held in various locations in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward.
At the venue, there will be Christmas-related stores, workshops, and other activities for adults and children alike. Experience the culture and customs of Christmas in Europe.

Christmas Market in Sakyo-ku

Dates / Saturday, November 26, 2022 - Saturday, December 17, 2022
Admission: Free (workshops and other events require a separate fee)

Christmas Market in Sakyo-ku

  • Christmas Market in Sakijuku
  • Various locations in Sakyo Ward
  • *There is no parking for visitors. Please come to each venue by public transportation.

5.[Christmas Market 2022" (Umekoji Park)

A citizen-participatory Christmas event will be held in Kyoto [Umekoji Park] on December 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.), 2022.
During the day, hands-on events such as drum workshops and rugby classes will take center stage for children. At night, the park will be lit up to create a romantic Christmas night that adults can also enjoy.

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Date / December 10 (Sat.) - 11 (Sun.), 11:00 - 21:00
Admission fee/free

Umekoji Park Christmas Market 2022

  • Ume Kouen Christmas Market 2022
  • 56-3 Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • A short walk from JR Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station
  • Tel. 075-366-4510
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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