UMEDA SKY BUILDING Christmas: The Circus of Light
Visitors can wander through the Wonder Christmas Marche at the outdoor plaza, filled with market huts offering food, warm drinks, and exclusive goods. The centerpiece of the event is a 25-meter LED mapping tree that illuminates the square with light and music shows themed around Noel the black cat. Guests can also experience retro-themed decorations at the Takimi-koji basement street and themed exhibits at the Kuchu Teien Observatory.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
ワンダースクエア Xmas は入場無料。.
Hours
シンボルツリー点灯 12:00～23:00; MUSIC SELECTION Ⅰ 18:00～21:30（2026年11月13日～21日）; MUSIC SELECTION Ⅱ 18:00～21:30（2026年11月22日～30日）; メインプログラム 17:00～21:30（2026年12月1日～25日）; クリスマスマーケット 12:00～22:00（ラストオーダー21:30）.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Kita Ward
Food & Drink
The Wonder Christmas Marche offers market-style food and drinks from its huts.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Choose your visit dates around the tree’s music collaborations: &TEAM runs Nov 13–21, while back number is featured Nov 22–30.
- For the original story program, visit Dec 1–25; shows run every half hour from 5:00 p.m. through 9:30 p.m.
- The market is free, but crowd controls may apply; follow staff directions because one-way pedestrian routing is used during restrictions.
- Buy dedicated capsule-toy coins at the Market Service Center before trying the machine; each play requires one coin.
- Wear warm layers for the outdoor plaza, and allow extra time for the B1 retro street or the paid observatory Christmas area.
Special Events & Promotions
- Wonder Square Xmas and Takimi-koji Xmas have free entry.
- The tree features an &TEAM “illumination” program November 13–21.
- The tree features a back number “Christmas Song” program November 22–30.
- The December 1–25 main program is a new original story themed around “THE STARLIGHT TOWN.”
- This year’s theme is “THE STARLIGHT TOWN ～黒猫ノエルと星が紡ぐ物語～,” with two artist-collaboration programs and one original program.
Links & Contact
Run by Umeda Sky Building Christmas Executive Committee
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Wonder Square Christmas area suitable for families?
The event features a storybook theme, a large illuminated tree and light shows, plus a Christmas market.
Do I need to book ahead for the Wonder Square market?
Entry is free, but the market may restrict entry when crowded. Follow staff directions; movement may be one-way during restrictions.
What can I see at the tree shows?
The shows synchronize music and light on the LED tree. The program features collaborations with &TEAM and back number, followed by an original story about Noel.
What food and drink can I get at the market?
The market huts offer food, drinks and merchandise.
Are there other Christmas areas to explore?
Takimi-koji has a free retro-style Christmas area, while the Sky Garden Observatory has a separate paid Christmas area.
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