Travelers who find themselves in Tokyo at Christmas will find themselves in the city “dressed” in a festive glowing outfit (walking through the night capital of Japan, you can admire the light show).
Features of celebrating Christmas in Tokyo
Despite the fact that the Japanese do not celebrate Christmas (December 24-25 is not a weekend), Christmas festivities in Tokyo are in full swing.
For the Japanese, December 25 is not a religious holiday, but rather Valentine's Day (since you can experience difficulties in booking a table, it is advisable to do this in advance): couples in love visit cafes and restaurants, and men often propose to their chosen ones.
Special programs are arranged in restaurants, however, this pleasure is not cheap for visitors, and those who spend this day at home enjoy red beans with rice, as well as a sponge cake with cream or cream and strawberries.
By this time, the Tokyo Tower, trees growing on Omotesando Street, Tokyo Station in the Marunouchi area, facades of shopping centers, for example, Omotesando Hills (a designer Christmas tree from Swarovski is installed here), restaurants and boutiques such as Prada and Louis Vuitton (thus, shops are trying to attract customers). Tourists on holidays can spend evenings in the restaurants "Morimoto" and "Ninja".
Fun in Tokyo during winter holidays
From Tokyo, travelers are offered to go on a Christmas cruise for 1 night across the Pacific Ocean (entertainment events and a banquet are arranged on the liner) - do not miss this opportunity.
During the winter holidays, it is worth spending time in Tokyo Disneyland - here you can meet and take pictures with the characters of Disney cartoons, ride on attractions designed for children and adults. It is also worth visiting the Disney Sea and its themed areas, where you can ride a gondola, see a fountain show, and ride a jet ski.
You should definitely stay in Tokyo until January 2 - on this day (in honor of the New Year) everyone will have a chance to visit the Imperial Palace. But another such chance will fall on December 23, when the palace becomes available for tourists to visit in honor of the birthday of the Japanese emperor.
Christmas shopping in Tokyo
During the Christmas and New Year holidays in Tokyo, you should visit the Oriental Bazaar: everyone who wants to get national kokeshi dolls, kimonos decorated with sakura, embroidery with animals and other ornaments, lamps and china, Bonsai pots, fans and other gifts flock here.
If you wish, you can drop in at Roppongi Hills for a traditional German-style Christmas market - here guests can buy Christmas tree decorations and other souvenirs, as well as treat themselves to mulled wine and sausages.
