To Winter Kumamoto Overflowing with Light and Smiles
In Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, the “Christmas Market Kumamoto” will be held again this year. This year, marking its 7th time, you can enjoy Christmas markets with different charms at 3 venues: Kumamoto Station venue, Suizenji venue, and Hanabata Hiroba venue.
Characteristics of Each Venue
- JR Kumamoto Station Venue: A Christmas market that you can easily stop by in front of Kumamoto Station with excellent access.
- Warm huts (stalls) made with Kumamoto Prefecture wood are lined up.
- Suizenji Jojuen Garden Venue: A fantastic Christmas market with the lush Japanese garden, Suizenji Jojuen Garden, as a backdrop.
- Period: Thursday, November 28, 2024 to Sunday, December 1, 2024
- Hanabata Hiroba Venue: Hanabata Hiroba, where you can see Kumamoto Castle, will be all about Christmas.
- Period: Sunday, December 8, 2024 to Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Highlights Common to All 3 Venues
- Bamboo Lantern Illuminations: The annual bamboo lanterns warmly illuminate the venue.
- Huts: Huts made with Kumamoto Prefecture wood enhance the Christmas mood.
- Gourmet: You can enjoy Christmas gourmet food such as warm and delicious dishes, hot wine, and hot chocolate.
- Christmas Goods: Wonderful Christmas goods such as Christmas ornaments and miscellaneous goods are available.
- Limited Edition Mugs: Design mugs sold in limited quantities with drinks at hot wine or hot chocolate stores are very popular every year!
Basic Information about Christmas Market Kumamoto 2024
Item Information
- Locations: JR Kumamoto Station venue (Amu Plaza), Hanabata Hiroba venue, Suizenji venue
- Holding Period: Varies depending on the venue.
- Kumamoto Station venue: Friday, November 22, 2024 to Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Suizenji venue: Thursday, November 28, 2024 to Sunday, December 1, 2024
- Hanabata Hiroba venue: Sunday, December 8, 2024 to Wednesday, December 25, 2024
- Light-up Time: Weekdays 16:00-22:00, Weekends 11:00-22:00
- Fee: Free admission
Christmas Market for Families to Enjoy
With the theme of “creating a gentle Christmas village,” “Christmas Market Kumamoto” has been devised in various ways so that families with small children can enjoy it, such as nursing rooms, diaper changing spaces, low tables, and sofa seats.
Why not spend a special Christmas enveloped in warm light and smiles at Christmas Market Kumamoto this winter?