Illustration of a harbour-side Christmas market on a pier with lit fishing boats bobbing beside the stalls (Sendai Christmas Market 2026)

Sendai Christmas Market 2026

Visitors can wander among authentic wooden huts imported from Germany that sell holiday goods and gourmet foods. At the center of the market stands a 6-meter Christmas tree, which is joined at night by a 30-meter illuminated tree. Entertainment throughout the venue includes live concerts, lighting ceremonies, workshops, and an official bar serving hot chocolate and glühwein.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

入場無料。特定日のみ協力金が必要です(12月11日、12日、13日、18日、19日、20日、24日、25日)。協力金の金額は記載されていません。.

Hours

平日 16:00~22:00; 土曜日 12:00~22:00; 日曜日 12:00~21:00.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Honcho

Food & Drink

Market stalls offer gourmet food, while the official bar serves hot chocolate and glühwein; a vendor serving Kirin Gogo no Kocha is also announced for this season.

Parking

仙台市勾当台公園地下駐車場をご利用ください。.

Going?

Location

錦町公園 · 仙台市青葉区本町2-21, 仙台市, 宮城県 980-0014 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Christmas market fans and families

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • For designated dates, arrange an admission ticket after sales open November 4 at 10 a.m.; those dates require a cooperation fee.
  • If you want this year's original mug, buy early because the limited-edition mugs are available only while supplies last.
  • Take the subway to Kotodai-Koen or Hirose-dori station, then walk about five minutes to the market.
  • If driving, use the Sendai City Kotodai Park underground parking lot, as recommended by the event access information.
  • Dress warmly for an outdoor evening visit, when the illuminated tree and seasonal market atmosphere are on display.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Afternoon no Kocha (Afternoon Tea) is a new vendor this year.
  • Admission tickets are required on December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, and 25.
  • Original event mugs are available in limited quantities, while supplies last.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can visitors see and do at the market?

Browse German wooden huts and holiday goods, see the Christmas trees, and enjoy concerts, lighting ceremonies, and workshops.

What food and drinks are available?

Market shops offer gourmet food, and the official bar serves hot chocolate and glühwein.

How can I get there by public transport?

It is about a 10-minute walk from Sendai Station’s west exit. The subway stations Kōtōdaikōen and Hirose-dōri are each about a five-minute walk away.

Where should drivers park?

Use the Sendai City Kōtōdaikōen Underground Parking Garage.

Do I need an admission ticket?

Admission is free except on December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, and 25, when an admission ticket is required.

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