Written by Aarohi
Low-key and cheerful, Cocoon City’s annual Christmas market marks its return.
What happens?
The outdoor plazas around Cocoon Hiroba fill up with rotating stalls.
Schedule 2025
The market runs December 19–21 and again on December 24–25 (with a pause on the 22nd and 23rd).
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How to get there
Cocoon City is close to JR Saitama-Shintoshin Station. From Shinjuku Station, take the Shōnan–Shinjuku Line (Rapid) to Akabane Station. Change to the Utsunomiya Line and get off at Saitama-Shintoshin Station. The entire journey takes around 40 minutes with this route.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
