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The Chiikawa Christmas Market runs from Tuesday, Nov 24 to Friday, Dec 25, 2026 at Toyosuna Park in Chiba, right in front of AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin. It is organized by ABEMA (AbemaTV, Inc.).
The roughly 6,000 ㎡ venue has a symbol tree about 6 meters tall, balloons about 3 meters high, 35 limited-edition foods, exclusive merchandise and hands-on games. Entry is by reserved ticket, so it helps to understand prices and how to apply first.
Event details
| Event | Chiikawa Christmas Market (ちいかわクリスマスマーケット) |
|---|---|
| Dates | Tuesday, Nov 24 – Friday, Dec 25, 2026 |
| Hours | 11:00–21:00 (last entry slot 18:30–19:00) The lights come on around 16:00 (official site) Hours may change |
| Venue | Toyosuna Park, in front of AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin 1-12 Toyosuna, Mihama Ward, Chiba 261-0024 |
| Getting there | 10-minute walk from Makuhari-Toyosuna Station (JR Keiyo Line) 1-minute walk from the Keisei Bus “Toyosuna Koen” stop About 35 minutes from Tokyo Station, no transfers |
| Size | About 6,000 ㎡ |
| What’s inside | Photo spots, a food market, merchandise, customization and mini-games |
| Tickets | Date-and-time reserved (tax included) Adults (12+): ¥2,500 weekdays / ¥2,800 weekends and holidays Children (4–11): ¥1,200 weekdays / ¥1,400 weekends and holidays Children under 4: free, one per adult |
| Organizer | AbemaTV, Inc. |
| In cooperation with | Spiral Cute Inc. |
| Official site | Chiikawa Christmas Market official site (Japanese) |
| Official X | @chiikawa_xmas |
Tickets: reserved slots and the first lottery
Tickets are for a specific date and entry slot, so you pick the day and time when you buy. Prices include tax and differ between weekdays and weekends/holidays.
| Ticket | Weekdays | Weekends & holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (12+) | ¥2,500 | ¥2,800 |
| Child (4–11) | ¥1,200 | ¥1,400 |
Tickets are sold only through Asoview!. There are no same-day ticket windows and no convenience-store sales. The first round is a lottery.
• Entry period: Thursday, Oct 15, 12:00 – Sunday, Oct 25, 23:59 (JST)
• Results: from Friday, Oct 30, 12:00 (JST)
• Each entry covers up to 4 people. You can enter up to 5 times, but you can win only one slot
For families: children under 4 are free, one per adult.
① A free pop-up Christmas card
② One free turn at the giant gacha machine, which gives you one Christmas ornament. The designs depend on when you visit: 8 designs in the first half (Nov 24–Dec 9) and 8 in the second half (Dec 10–Dec 25), 16 in total
If you often book activities through Asoview, see our guide to the Asoview Asobitsukushi campaign (its eligible facilities are unrelated to this market).
Highlight 1: the entrance and the 6-meter tree
At the entrance you are greeted by a giant pop-up-book-style Christmas card and a wreath-style welcome gate shaped like Chiikawa. The idea is that you feel like you are at a Christmas party with the Chiikawa characters.
The centerpiece is a symbol tree about 6 meters tall. Light, video and sound tell an original story of the Chiikawa characters getting ready for Christmas, with sparkling illuminations and a snowfall effect.
Highlight 2: photo spots
Besides the tree, there are several places built for photos.
| Photo spot | Details |
|---|---|
| Giant balloons | Chiikawa, Hachiware and Usagi, about 3 meters tall |
| Snow globe | A giant Christmas snow globe |
| Moving carousel | Shows the characters at play. It is for viewing and photos only, not for riding |
Highlight 3: 35 limited-edition foods
The food market is made up of wooden Christmas huts, selling 35 original items themed on the Chiikawa world: foods, desserts and drinks. The press release names four of them.
| Menu item (Japanese name) | What it is |
|---|---|
| とろけるクリームのほっとココア | Hot cocoa with melting cream |
| 討伐チュロス | Churros |
| ハチワレのクリスマスリースドーナツ | A Christmas-wreath donut |
| うさぎのピスタチオモンブラン | A pistachio Mont Blanc |
Prices have not been announced. The number of items, names, prices and how they are sold may change. It is an outdoor venue in winter, so hot drinks will probably be popular.
Highlight 4: limited-edition merchandise
A special merchandise area sells original goods made for this event.
The planned lineup includes a Santa mascot, plush toys, snow globes and a set of moving Christmas cards. Details of the lineup, purchase perks and online sales will be announced later on the official site and official X. If you want to know early, follow the official X account.
Highlight 5: interactive games
| Game | How it works |
|---|---|
| Yoroi-san Market (鎧さんマーケット) | Mix and match parts to make your own key charm |
| Candy Ring Toss (キャンディわなげ) | Throw rings to decorate the tree |
| Cookie Weighing Challenge (クッキー量りチャレンジ) | Pack cookies to hit a target weight |
According to the official site, clearing a game earns a die-cut cushion, and even if you fail you get a rubber keychain as a participation prize. The games suit kids and adults alike, so leave some extra time if you come with family.
Before you go
• Some content may be suspended in bad weather.
• The number of food items, their names, prices and how they are sold may change.
• For anything not yet announced, such as the merchandise lineup and food prices, check the official site.
For more character events, see our guides to the Starbucks × Pokémon collaboration and the Ghibli Park exhibition. To offset what you spend on goods and food, point sites can help.
FAQ
- When and where is the Chiikawa Christmas Market?
- It runs from Tuesday, Nov 24 to Friday, Dec 25, 2026 at Toyosuna Park in Chiba, in front of AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin. Hours are 11:00–21:00 with the last entry slot at 18:30–19:00.
- How much are tickets, and do I need to reserve?
- Yes, you need to reserve. Tickets are for a set date and time. Adults (12+) pay ¥2,500 on weekdays and ¥2,800 on weekends and holidays; children (4–11) pay ¥1,200 and ¥1,400 (tax included). Children under 4 are free, one per adult. The first-round lottery runs Oct 15, 12:00 to Oct 25, 23:59, and tickets are sold only through Asoview!. They cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
- What do I get with a ticket?
- You get a pop-up Christmas card and one free turn at the giant gacha machine for a Christmas ornament. The ornament designs differ between the first half (Nov 24–Dec 9) and the second half (Dec 10–Dec 25), with 8 designs each.
- What limited-edition foods are there?
- There are 35 limited-edition items. Announced ones include hot cocoa with melting cream, Toubatsu churros, a Hachiware Christmas-wreath donut and a pistachio Mont Blanc. The number of items, names, prices and sales methods may change.
- How do I get there?
- It is a 10-minute walk from Makuhari-Toyosuna Station on the JR Keiyo Line, about 35 minutes from Tokyo Station with no transfers. From the Keisei Bus “Toyosuna Koen” stop it is about a 1-minute walk. The organizer recommends public transport.
- Can I ride the carousel?
- No. The carousel is a photo spot for viewing and taking pictures, not a ride.
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