Hiroshima Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Hiroshima and surrounding areas
Hiroshimaβs Winter 2025 lights up around Peace Memorial Park and the Hondori shopping arcade with Holiday lights, seasonal performances, and memorable holiday activities. Events like Hiroshima Dreamination 2025 and the Hiroshima German Christmas Market 2025 fill the air with music, food stalls and festive cheer. Families can enjoy the Oosedo Chishima Christmas Show 2025: Dream Stage and find Santa visits, light displays and seasonal entertainment against the backdrop of the A-Bomb Dome and nearby riverside promenades.
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Hiroshima Dreamination 2025
City-wide fairytale-themed light illumination event
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Hiroshima German Christmas Market 2025
German-style Christmas market with a special Christmas Tram.
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Bihoku Illumi Winter Illumination 2025-2026
(Shobara)
Illuminated landscape utilizing park topography
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Festa Luce in Ehime Kodomo no Shiro
(Matsuyama)
Spectacular 'Winter Light Magic' light festival
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Hiroshima Botanical Garden Christmas Fair
(Saeki Ward)
Seasonal floral displays and evening light illuminations.
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Hamada Station Area Illumination
(Hamada)
Illuminated path from station to park
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Hiroshima Christmas FAQ
While specific large-scale events can vary, major Christmas light displays in shopping districts and the presence of various holiday markets are significant annual attractions.
Hiroshima, like much of Japan, embraces a blend of Western Christmas traditions with local customs, often focusing on illuminations, festive dining, and gift-giving.
The areas around Hiroshima Station and the Hondori shopping arcade are typically well-decorated with impressive Christmas lights.
Christmas markets and stalls featuring local makers often appear in central plazas and shopping areas, especially around Hiroshima Station and downtown districts.
Enjoying the extensive Christmas light displays in public spaces and shopping arcades is a popular free activity. Window shopping and soaking in the festive atmosphere are also great budget-friendly options.
Families often enjoy visiting areas with Christmas lights, looking for Santa appearances in department stores, and exploring the festive atmosphere of shopping districts.