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Tokyo Christmas Markets and Illuminations: Azabudai Hills to Shibuya
A flexible festive-day route through Azabudai Hills, Roppongi Hills, Ebisu Garden Place and Shibuya, following the creator's east-to-west sequence. Allow time for food queues and crowds around the seasonal displays. Che…
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A flexible festive-day route through Azabudai Hills, Roppongi Hills, Ebisu Garden Place and Shibuya, following the creator's east-to-west sequence. Allow time for food queues and crowds around the seasonal displays. Check current market dates, opening hours and access arrangements before setting out; use transit between districts and leave room to browse.
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Day 1: Azabudai Hills to Shibuya
**Azabudai Hills:** Start beneath the Mori JP Tower, which the creator identifies as 325 metres tall and Japan's tallest skyscraper. At the Christmas market, browse the four entrance shops for postcards, Christmas goods and flowers; seating is nearby and a large tree anchors the market. In the food area, a German restaurant serves raclette with winter vegetables, sausage and grilled vegetables; wine and champagne are also available. Dining 33 is the neighboring French restaurant. Balcony by 6th…
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Azabudai HillsAzabudai Hills, Tokyo, Japan
Explore the festive market beneath the Azabudai Hills towers. The entrance has four small shops selling postcards, Christmas goods and flowers, with seating nearby and a large central tree. The food area includes raclette with winter vegetables, sausage and grilled vegetables, plus wine and champagne. Nearby, Balcony by 6th is known for its long queue, Wagyu beef stew and truffle-and-cheese fries. The complex also has Tower Plaza's spacious Starbucks and a separate Christmas-themed café, an exhibition with moving and suspended artworks, and Hermès, Cartier and Dior boutiques.
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Roppongi HillsRoppongi Hills, Tokyo, Japan
Roppongi Hills combines high-end shops with glowing blue trees and views toward distant city lights. The busy seasonal market offers Frankfurt sausages, wine, Christmas decorations and other seasonal goods; look out for its Christmas-themed car and reindeer displays. A short passage nearby has lights in several colors.
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Ebisu StationEbisu Station, Tokyo, Japan
Use Ebisu Station as the approach to Ebisu Garden Place; the route shown passes through the station toward the seasonal market.
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Ebisu Garden PlaceEbisu Garden Place, Tokyo, Japan
The Ebisu Garden Place Christmas market has a distinctive illuminated tree and small tents and shops selling Christmas goods and sweets. Try the hot chocolate and cheese scone the creator orders. Follow the gently sloping passage to the large central Baccarat chandelier, a popular Christmas photo spot with views across the area.
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Shibuya Scramble CrossingShibuya Scramble Crossing, Tokyo, Japan
Take in the famous crossing before continuing a short distance to the Blue Cave illumination.
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Blue Cave ShibuyaBlue Cave Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Finish along the Blue Cave route, where trees and the surrounding area glow blue and large Blue Cave lettering stands at the center. The route runs along Koen-dori and Yoyogi Park's Zelkova Avenue; expect visitors around the display.