Christmas comes to the Furusato Tokyo Ouen Festival (Shibuya Christmas). Held in the shadow of Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination, this market and music event is dedicated to supporting Japan’s hometowns (furusato) and offers a taste of the 47 prefectures.
Note: The event is split into two sections, one from Dec. 13 to 18, and the second from Dec. 21 to 25.
What to expect
The festival is centered around local food. Here, you’ll get a chance to try dishes from across the country, as well as fruit, alcohol, and high-quality meat. This isn’t your typical European-style Christmas market, but there will still be hot cocktails and a shining Christmas tree.
To keep spirits up, you can also listen to live music performances on stage. Some will be from local bands, with others performed by idol groups.
Tickets
Entry to the Furusato Tokyo Ouen Festival is free. However, some of the music events have ticket fees, which you can check on the music schedule.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 0.5 km from Yoyogi-kōen Station Chiyoda Line (C2)
- 0.6 km from Harajuku Station Yamanote Line (JY19)
- 0.7 km from Yoyogi-hachiman Station Odakyu Odawara Line (OH4)
