Stuttgart Christmas Market in Tokyo

Nowadays, German Christmas markets are one of the most popular and familiar regional winter festivals even for Japanese. Roppongi Hills creates a small-scale Stuttgart Christmas Market, renowned as one of the largest Christmas markets in the world.

Enjoy the “Advent” period!

In cooperation with the German embassy, Goethe-Instuite Tokyo and the German National Tourist Board, an authentic German Christmas Market has been successfully reproduced in central Tokyo. In the market, many small shops offer made-in-Germany Christmas items and traditional German foods. The market helps you enjoy the so-called “Advent” period, a four-week preparation for Christmas in Germany, by offering traditional Christmas foods, items and a fascinating experience.

Traditional German Christmas Pyramid

One of the highlights in the market is a 5-meter-high traditional Christmas pyramid made up of wooden figures. The adorable figures inside the pyramid move around like they’re dancing. The softly lit-up pyramid creates a relaxed atmosphere. The Christmas pyramid, unlike conventional Christmas trees, will soften the heart of any scrooge this year!

Germany's Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Shop

An important component in the market is Käthe Wohlfahrt, a globally famous German Christmas shop. Käthe Wohlfahrt offers a wide range of Christmas items imported from Germany. Small wooden figurines make excellent memorable gifts for families and loved ones, as well as Christmas decorations. The large selection of wooden figurines definitely attract not only Japanese but foreign visitors as well.

If you are yearning to set up your own German pyramid at home, smaller types are available at Käthe Wohlfahrt. Small wooden Christmas pyramids, moved around by the heat of candles, will illuminate any room beautifully with soft candle lights

Apple Pancakes

You can also enjoy traditional German foods and Glußhwein (hot red wine) at the market. The apple pancakes are made by professional German chefs from Hessen, western-central Germany famous for apples. Drop by the market for a tea-break, enjoying delicious German sweets.

Stollen

Another essential sweet for German Christmas available at the market is Stollen, sweet Christmas bread with dried fruits. In Germany, people enjoy Stollen as a Christmas cake.

Glühwein

Glühwein, hot red wine combined with some spices, is also an important Christmas drink in Germany. Glühwein goes well with apple pancakes and Stollen.

German Beers and Sausages

If you want to try genuine German beers and sausages, the market will satisfy you in this regard, too. Bring your family and friends for an evening of Munich beers, sausages, gnocchi and vegetables. Turn the Christmas Market into your very own open-air German pub!

The German Christmas Market will be open until December 25 and is a great place to shop, eat and experience an authentic German Christmas in Tokyo. If you haven't decided where to go and what to buy and eat for Christmas, this market should be added to your year-end schedule.