Hello from Minato & Mirai♪
The season of Christmas markets has finally arrived!
As many of you know, Yokohama’s Red Brick Warehouse hosts one of Japan’s most popular Christmas markets every year.
- Ranked No.1 in “Markets I Want to Visit” polls!
- Approx. 1.24 million visitors in 2024!
Spend the perfect Christmas in Yokohama—also selected as one of Japan’s “New Three Great Night View Cities.”
This guide brings you all the latest updates for 2025!
【Updated November 21, 2025】
The “Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 2025” has finally opened!
From the very first day the venue has been packed, and the entire Red Brick area is wrapped in a festive Christmas mood♪
Crowds are expected to grow even more on weekends and throughout December. Priority entry is the safest option, but even for regular admission, the line for cash tickets gets very long, so we strongly recommend purchasing an advance ticket while you can still skip the queue!
Overview: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market 2025
The 2025 event runs from Friday, November 21 to Thursday, December 25.
The venue is, of course, the heart of Minato Mirai: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.
The historic brick buildings are illuminated beautifully, wrapping the area in a magical, almost European atmosphere.
Admission starts at ¥500 (free for elementary school students and younger when accompanied by a guardian).
* Priority Entry Tickets start from ¥1,500.
Hours vary by date, but you can enjoy the market from 11:00 through the evening.
Open until 21:00 on weekdays, and until 22:00 in December.
After dark, the lights come on and the whole venue becomes a sea of illumination.
This year’s theme is “Time.”
It invites you to layer your own special “time” onto the storied timeline of the Red Brick Warehouse—creating moments you’ll want to cherish.
“Time” as a theme feels so romantic!
You can purchase tickets in advance on Asoview—check early to secure your spot!
Highlights of the 2025 Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick
The market gets more dazzling every year, and 2025 is packed with can’t-miss features again!
Largest-Ever Christmas Tree
At the heart of the venue stands a real fir tree about 12 meters tall!
With the most elaborate decorations and LED production to date, it’s cozy by day and dreamlike by night.
Slowly changing colors give the tree different expressions over time—so every visit feels fresh.
Expanded Free Areas! New “Christmas Gate” at Shinko Central Square / Classic “Christmas Village” at Red Brick Park
In 2025, on top of paid areas, the market’s free-to-enjoy zones expand!
At Shinko Central Square, the new area “Christmas Gate” debuts.
Stroll through illuminations and light bites while soaking in the festive vibe—perfect for families with small children or a quick stop after work.
The familiar “Christmas Village” in Red Brick Park also remains open to enjoy for free.
Christmas Market Official Site
Hands-on Experiences
Join in at DIY booths like snow globe making and gift wrapping!
It’s not just about “seeing”—you get to “make and feel,” too.
Bring home your own snow globe and keep the memory alive.
A Special Night in the Premium Lounge
Want a more indulgent experience? Book one of the private Premium Lounges.
Only five chalets are set in an area with views of the tree and the sea.
Reservations are required, and you can savor drinks and exclusive dishes while taking in the illuminations at a relaxed pace.
The fee is ¥15,000 per 90 minutes, but it includes the perks below—great value if you want to linger and enjoy your evening.
- Priority Entry Tickets for 2
- Room charge
- Food for 2 (no food service in Session 6)
- Choose from: Rotisserie Chicken (Satsuma Herb “Yūzen” chicken) or Grilled Mibimee Pork Shoulder with gravy
- Premium mugs (one gold & one silver)
Premium Lounges are very limited—reserve in advance to avoid disappointment!
Linked Events: Music & Illuminations (incl. YORUNOYO)
During the same period, nearby venues host music events like “Mainichi ga Christmas 2025,” and citywide light productions such as “YORUNOYO.”
From Red Brick to Yamashita Park, the whole waterfront glows with holiday cheer—
truly a winter festival embraced by the entire city.
Tips for Visiting: Ticket Types & Crowd Strategy
There are three ticket types for the Yokohama Red Brick Christmas Market.
The basic “General Admission” covers entry only; both advance purchase and same-day tickets are available. Great if you just want to enjoy the atmosphere—however, same-day ticket queues can be long, so advance purchase is recommended.
“Priority Entry Tickets” help you cut wait times during peak hours. Weekends and holidays—especially 17:00–20:00 from mid-December onward—get extremely crowded, so these are highly recommended.
For an extra-special night, consider the “Premium Lounge Ticket.” You’ll have a private chalet to relax with food and drinks while gazing at the tree—perfect for couples or anniversaries.
On the flip side, the least crowded time is weekdays around late morning to mid-afternoon (11:00–15:00). Pre-sunset is also ideal for photography with fewer people.
If you want to avoid crowds, aim for earlier hours or weekdays.
* Even on weekdays, evenings can be very busy! When we visited on a Thursday night last year, it took time to find a spot to eat.
Access
Getting to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is easy—right in the center of Minato Mirai and within walking distance from major stations.
- Address: 1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
- Nearest Stations:
- Minatomirai Line: Bashamichi Station or Nihon-Odori Station (approx. 6 min on foot)
- JR / Yokohama Municipal Subway: Sakuragicho Station (approx. 15 min on foot)
- JR: Kannai Station (approx. 15 min on foot)
- Bus: Get off at “Akarenga Soko-mae” (in front of Red Brick Warehouse)
- Parking: On-site paid parking available (limited spaces)
Walking via Kishamichi Promenade or along the waterfront is lovely, too. At night you’ll see the Ferris wheel and Osanbashi lit up—super romantic ✨
Vendors (Food & Goods)
In 2025, about 60 vendors are expected.
From authentic German bites to limited sweets and heartwarming crafts, you’ll find a wide range of festive treats.
What I’m most curious about is… which booths are coming!
Let’s hunt for a cute Christmas wreath♪
Food & Drink Booths
Food is a star at Red Brick’s Christmas Market!
Authentic German dishes and sweets line the aisles, with steam and aromas turning the venue into a “winter open-air restaurant.”
Here are a few featured booths to check out.
Images for illustration
Snowman & Cheese
Known for tableside raclette—molten cheese cascades over potatoes or bread to cheers from the crowd!
Reviews say “a must for cheese lovers” and “the aroma alone makes me happy.”
Perfect for a chilly night and pairs wonderfully with wine.
Christmas Dining LECKER
Your stop for German classics: juicy sausages, sauerkraut, and potatoes piled high—many enjoy it with a beer in hand.
Reviews praise the “authentic flavors” and note “it tastes even better in the crisp night air.”
A perennial favorite that makes it easy to slip into the German holiday mood.
Afternoon Tea × Christmas Market Collaboration Booth
Find market-only hot milk tea and sweets here.
The signature milk tea gets a winter twist with fluffy cream and ginger cookies.
Reviews call it “sweet happiness” and say it’s “extra comforting in the cold”—like a dessert you drink.
Perfect for a gentle break between strolls.
Goods & Workshops
It’s not just about food—gifts and crafts shine here, too.
Each year, over 30 shops line up with ornaments, wreaths, and handmade goods.
This year again, you’ll find plenty you’ll want to “take home” or “decorate with.”
Wreath World
Colorful Christmas wreaths steal the spotlight here.
From classic red-and-gold to natural styles with greenery and berries, the selection is wide.
Reviews praise the warmth of handmade pieces and how “just hanging one on the door puts you in the holiday mood.”
Popular designs sell out each year—go early!
Matryoshka Shop
Matryoshka dolls are a sleeper hit at Christmas markets.
Seasonal designs include Santa, reindeer, and snowmen.
People love how “they make you smile each time you open one,” and they’re perfect as small gifts for kids.
The bright, cozy painting style adds a gentle glow to winter interiors.
Candle House
A dreamy booth lined with glass candle holders.
Designs featuring Yokohama nightscapes and Christmas motifs glow softly when lit.
Many say “lighting them at home brings the market mood back,”
making these a popular, heartwarming souvenir on a cold night.
Why Yokohama’s Market Is Among Japan’s Most Beloved
For years, “Christmas market in Japan” has been synonymous with Yokohama—and at Red Brick, it’s the signature event.
So what makes it such a nationwide favorite?
Because it’s so uniquely “Yokohama,” of course!
A One-and-Only Setting: Port City × Historic Architecture
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a historic building from the Meiji era.
Against its stately brick walls, you get open sea air and Minato Mirai’s skyline—
a rare blend of “old-world charm × near-futuristic cityscape.”
Lights from the tree and huts reflect off the bricks, creating the feel of an overseas port town.
This fusion of night view and architecture is the event’s biggest draw.
Authentic German Market Culture, Faithfully Recreated
The “Christmas Market in Yokohama” began in 2010.
From the planning stages, it referenced markets in Munich and Cologne,
using German-made huts, décor, and even some music.
That’s why you can enjoy true tastes like glühwein, sausages, and Stollen—
one of the few places in Japan to experience a European-style Christmas.
Evolving Production & Visitor Experience
From tens of thousands in its early years to over 1 million visitors annually now,
the market keeps growing because themes, lighting, and layouts are refreshed every year.
In 2025, with the theme “Time,” light, sound, and space interweave for an immersive experience—
a balance of tradition and innovation that keeps fans returning.
Designed for Everyone: Layered Ways to Enjoy
With both paid and free areas, the market welcomes a wide range of visitors.
Some pop by the free zones for the lights, others savor food and drinks in paid areas,
and some book Premium Lounges for a slow, luxurious night.
This flexibility—enjoying at your own pace—underpins its broad appeal.
Made for the Social Era: Visual Charm Everywhere
Photo and video moments abound: the giant tree, rows of wooden huts, the Ferris wheel’s glow, and lights reflecting on the sea—
it’s a postcard from any angle.
With hundreds of thousands of posts on Instagram and X each year,
that “I want to go!” ripple effect fuels repeat visits.
A Citywide Winter Festival
Not just Red Brick—Yamashita Park, Osanbashi, and YORUNOYO’s productions link together,
turning the entire bayfront into a stage.
Only Yokohama offers this scale, and it pairs perfectly with sightseeing and stays.
Wrap-up: Make Your Christmas in Yokohama
“Scenery × Culture × Experience × Shareability”
—that perfect balance is what defines the Red Brick Christmas Market.
Respecting tradition while evolving each year,
it remains one of the most heart-thrilling winter spots in Japan.
The more we dig, the more Yokohama’s market stands out as something special!
History and romance—both in one place. It’s the best!
In 2025, the “Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” embraces the theme of “Time,” promising an even warmer, brighter celebration.
Bathed in night lights by the sea—with smiles, aromas, and music—
we’re sure you’ll find moments you’ll never forget.
✨ Among Japan’s most beloved Christmas markets—Yokohama Red Brick is a must this winter.
Come make new memories!
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