Fukuoka Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Fukuoka and surrounding areas
Fukuoka celebrates Christmas 2025 with Christmas lights and festive events around Hakata and Canal City, where the FESTA de SANTA Fukuoka brings seasonal entertainment to life. Streets glow with illuminated displays and local plazas host lively parades and performances that draw crowds throughout the festive season. Enjoy holiday activities from market stalls selling seasonal treats to family-friendly parades and musical showcases near the Tenjin shopping area, creating memorable holiday celebrations for visitors and residents alike.
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Christmas Markets
10 eventsGiant chimney transformed into a candle
Christmas Lights
7 eventsA 'light belt' connecting multiple illumination spots across Fukuoka.
Christmas Activities
10 eventsExtended New Year's Eve gate hours for traditional shrine visit
Editor's Picks (6)
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Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine New Year's Visit
(Dazaifu)
Extended New Year's Eve gate hours for traditional shrine visit
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Imari Candle Christmas
(δΌδΈιεΈ)
Giant chimney transformed into a candle
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European Holy Christmas at Huis Ten Bosch
(Sasebo)
World's number one illumination and a spectacular Grand Chandelier Tree.
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Christmas Market Kumamoto 2024
(Kumamoto)
Traditional European-style Christmas market with multiple Kumamoto venues.
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Fukuoka Christmas Market
City-wide Christmas markets with diverse themes and light-up connections.
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Fukuoka Illumination and Light-Up Spots 2025-2026
A 'light belt' connecting multiple illumination spots across Fukuoka.
Christmas Shows Near Fukuoka
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Fukuoka.
Fukuoka Classic Music Festival 2025
Experience the Fukuoka Classic Music Festival, a month-long celebration of classical music from...
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Fukuoka Christmas FAQ
Major shopping complexes like Canal City Hakata and areas around Hakata Station often host large-scale Christmas illuminations and markets. These areas are central to the city's festive celebrations.
While many traditions are shared across Japan, Fukuoka embraces its own festive spirit through elaborate light displays in commercial hubs and unique local market offerings.
The Tenjin and Hakata Station areas are renowned for their extensive and dazzling Christmas light displays. Canal City Hakata also features impressive illuminations.
Christmas markets often pop up in major commercial areas like Canal City Hakata and around Hakata Station. Keep an eye out for smaller artisan markets in neighborhoods like Daimyo during the holiday season.
Viewing the spectacular Christmas lights in Tenjin and Hakata Station is a popular free activity. Strolling through festive shopping districts and enjoying the general holiday atmosphere also costs nothing.
Families often enjoy the festive lights displays, potential Santa meet-and-greets at department stores, and the general atmosphere of Christmas markets. Look for family-friendly shows or events advertised locally.