The Azabudai Hills Christmas Market held its official press preview on November 21, 2025, offering media an early look at the winter market ahead of its public opening. The seasonal event, staged at Azabudai Hills Central Plaza (Central Green) in Minato Ward, is scheduled to run from November 22 through December 25, positioning the newly developed district as one of Tokyo’s central holiday destinations.
At the heart of the venue stands a large fir tree illuminated in champagne-gold tones, framed by an arched market entrance. The layout brings together 17 booths, consisting of five retail vendors and twelve food and beverage stalls, arranged to encourage circulation through the plaza while maintaining sightlines toward the central tree and surrounding towers.
Retail participants include Käthe Wohlfahrt, presenting German Christmas ornaments and seasonal decorations, SiKiTO, specializing in botanical wreaths and dried flower arrangements, BALLON, known for aromatic holiday gifts, POPMOTTO, featuring handcrafted paper goods and wooden dolls, and MAMBO by CLASKA, offering winter accessories and character-based merchandise. The mix reflects a balance between imported European traditions and Japan-based design brands.
Food and beverage stalls showcased a broad range of winter fare during the preview. Among them were Balcony by 6th, serving Basque cheesecake and fried chicken; GOOD GOOD MEAT, offering roast chicken and beef stew; Dining 33, with raclette cheese dishes and hot chocolate; BREZEL KING, focused on German pretzels; Minimal – Bean to Bar Chocolate, providing hot chocolate and chocolate desserts; 8ablish, presenting plant-based soups and holiday stollen; and Fish & Chips MALINS, serving British-style fish and chips. Several vendors also offered mulled wine and spiced non-alcoholic drinks tailored for the winter season.
As part of the November 21 press preview, students from the British School in Tokyo delivered a live choir performance in the central plaza. The short concert featured traditional Christmas carols and seasonal songs, serving as the market’s first live musical program and setting a restrained, ceremonial tone for the opening. The performance was staged specifically for invited media and 관계者, distinguishing it from the public programming scheduled later in the season.
Organizers also outlined plans for family-oriented activities during the public run, including scheduled Santa appearances on select dates and a digital stamp-card campaign linking Azabudai Hills with nearby Roppongi Hills. Admission to the market is free, with operating hours set from 11:00 to 21:00, accommodating both daytime visitors and evening crowds drawn by illumination and dining.
Positioned within Tokyo’s broader winter event calendar, the Azabudai Hills Christmas Market emphasizes scale, accessibility, and curated vendor selection rather than spectacle. The press preview underscored the site’s role as a public gathering space within the redevelopment, with organizers framing the market as a seasonal extension of everyday urban life rather than a standalone attraction.
Among the featured vendors are several named shops and familiar brands:
- Käthe Wohlfahrt — Germany’s long-established Christmas goods store offering ornaments and traditional holiday items, presented in one of the largest Kanto-area displays at the market.
- SiKiTO, a flower and wreath vendor offering handcrafted botanical bouquets and wreaths.
- MAMBO by CLASKA, bringing winter fashion accessories and character-themed items.
- POPMOTTO, with Christmas-themed paper goods and handmade wooden dolls.
- BALLON, featuring seasonal aroma gifts and scented ornaments.
Food and beverage offerings aim to cover a range of seasonal tastes. Participating stalls include:
- Balcony by 6th, serving its popular Basque cheesecake and fried chicken.
- GOOD GOOD MEAT, a Kobe-based butcher presenting roast chicken and beef stew.
- Harry Holiday Market, with German-style curried sausage and spiced beverages.
- Dining 33, known for raclette cheese dishes and hot chocolate.
- HOCUS POCUS, offering doughnuts and churros.
- 8ablish, a vegan café with hearty winter soups and holiday-themed stollen.
- Fish & Chips MALINS, serving British-style fish and chips and pasties.
- BREZEL KING, specializing in German pretzels.
- Minimal – Bean to Bar Chocolate, featuring hot chocolate and chocolate desserts.
- SOL’S COFFEE & WAFFLE, providing waffles and winter coffee blends.
- CAFÉ & BAR B (FREUDE by BMW), presenting hot dogs and bisque.
Official Links
- Azabudai Hills Official Website: https://www.azabudai-hills.com
- Azabudai Hills Events Information: https://www.azabudai-hills.com/events/
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