2025 Yebisu Garden Place Illumination & Christmas Market Complete Guide (Duration, Baccarat Chandelier, Food Trucks)
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to Yebisu Garden Place's 2025~2026 winter season information.
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Overview
This year features:
- The world’s largest Baccarat chandelier,
- A 10m giant Christmas tree,
- Two Christmas markets at Clock Square and Chateau Plaza,
- Champagne gold Christmas illumination,
All combined into a perfect winter experience.
🎄 2025-2026 Key Schedule at a Glance
🌟 Christmas Champagne Gold Illumination
- Period: November 8 (Sat), 2025 ~ March 1 (Sun), 2026
- Hours: 16:00 ~ 23:00
- Location: Clock Square–Center Plaza walkway
- ✔️ Continues until March even after Christmas season!
🎄 10m Giant Christmas Tree
- Period: November 8 (Sat) ~ December 25 (Thu), 2025
- Hours: 16:00~23:00
- Location: Clock Square
- ✔️ Christmas tree is only displayed until December 25!
💎 Baccarat Chandelier (ETERNAL LIGHTS)
- Period: November 8 (Sat), 2025 ~ January 12 (Mon), 2026
- Hours: 11:00 ~ 23:00
- Location: Center Plaza
🎁 Christmas Markets (2 locations)
- Clock Square: November 8 (Sat) ~ December 25 (Thu), 2025
- Chateau Plaza: November 28 (Fri) ~ December 25 (Thu), 2025
- Hours: (Weekdays) 17:00
20:00 / (Weekends, Holidays) 12:0020:00
1️⃣ Clock Square – 10m Tree & Yebisu Christmas Market
Yebisu Garden Place Christmas starts at Clock Square.
This is also famous as the “1 o’clock meeting place” where Domyoji and Makino met in the drama 〈Boys Over Flowers〉.
🎄 10m Christmas Tree
The main tree symbolizing Yebisu Garden Place, creating a European small-town atmosphere together with champagne gold lighting.
- Period: November 8 (Sat) ~ December 25 (Thu), 2025
- Hours: 16:00~23:00
🎁 Clock Square Christmas Market
A market selling Christmas gifts, accessories, and decorations operates around Clock Square.
- Period: November 8 (Sat) ~ December 25 (Thu), 2025
- Hours: (Weekdays) 17:00
20:00 / (Weekends) 12:0020:00
☕ Westin Hotel Tokyo Food Truck
The most popular food truck is the Westin Hotel Tokyo booth.
- Borscht 1,800 yen
- Mulled wine 800 yen
- Yebisu beer 800 yen
- Westin scones 500 yen
These are perfect quick bites to enjoy while viewing the illumination on a cold winter evening, making it the best zone at the Yebisu Garden Place Christmas market.
2️⃣ Baccarat Chandelier – Yebisu’s Signature Photo Zone
The Center Plaza featuring the world’s largest crystal chandelier is the heart of Yebisu Garden Place illumination.
- Height: approximately 5m
- Width: approximately 3m
- 8,500 crystal pieces
- 250 lights
Installed with a red carpet, the red carpet line in front of the chandelier is a must-visit photo spot that’s always crowded each year. The night view combined with champagne gold lighting is breathtaking in person.
🌟 Champagne Gold Illumination
The entire walkway from Clock Square to Center Plaza (where the chandelier is) is lit with champagne gold lights, creating the highlight route of Yebisu Garden Place illumination.
- Period: November 8 (Sat), 2025 ~ March 1 (Sun), 2026
- Hours: 16:00 ~ 23:00
- ✔️ Since it continues until March 1 even after Christmas, it’s a great course for those traveling outside the year-end period.
🌟 Curious about last year’s atmosphere?
If you’re curious about the 2024 scene, check out the archive post below.
➡️ 2024 Yebisu Garden Place Christmas Review (Last Year’s Archive) (Link will be updated after migration)
3️⃣ Chateau Plaza Market – European Vibes in Front of Joel Robuchon
From November 28, a separate Christmas market opens at Chateau Plaza in front of Joel Robuchon (Chateau Restaurant).
The European small-town atmosphere is even stronger here than at Clock Square, so many people visit separately.
- Period: November 28 (Fri) ~ December 25 (Thu), 2025
- Hours: (Weekdays) 17:00
20:00 / (Weekends, Holidays) 12:0020:00
Special gourmet food trucks different from Clock Square come here.
- PÄRLA (Perla): Famous “adult crepe” specialty shop from Jingu Gaien and Ginza. You can taste high-end crepes with rum-infused batter and premium fresh cream.
- HELLO GREEN GRUB: Serves warm soup made from fresh vegetables grown on their own farm.
4️⃣ BLUE NOTE PLACE – Free DJ Music Terrace
Next to Clock Square, BLUE NOTE PLACE hosts a free DJ event GOOD MUSIC TERRACE during specific December periods.
- Period: December weekends (5-7, 12-14, 19-21) and Christmas season (23-25)
- Hours: (Weekdays) 17:30
20:00 / (Weekends) 15:0020:00 - Location: Clock Square, Blue Note Place terrace
☕ BNP STAND
- New Orleans-style donut Beignet
- Specialty coffee
Music + night view + snacks all at once makes your Yebisu Garden Place evening experience even richer.
5️⃣ Top of Yebisu Free Observatory
On the 38th floor of Yebisu Garden Place Tower, there’s a free observatory called Top of Yebisu.
While not as famous as Shibuya Sky or Roppongi Hills Observatory, it’s a hidden gem where you can enjoy Tokyo Tower views for free.
- Location: Yebisu Garden Place Tower 38th·39th floors
- Hours: 11:00 ~ 23:30
- Fee: Free
⭐ Recommended Course
After enjoying the illumination on the 1st floor, take the elevator up to the free observatory and see the Tokyo Tower night view before returning!
For detailed information, check out the dedicated post.
➡️ Tokyo Yebisu Garden Place Free Observatory, Top of Yebisu Complete Guide (Link will be updated after migration)
6️⃣ Yebisu Brewery Tokyo - Must-Visit for Beer Lovers
The name ‘Ebisu’ originated from the YEBISU beer factory that was in this area. The former beer factory was where today’s Yebisu Garden Place stands, and thanks to that history, the “Ebisu = beer” image remains strong.
⭐ Yebisu Brewery Tokyo features
- Yebisu beer museum
- Brewery where you can see the actual brewing process
- Tap room where you can taste seasonal limited beers
It’s a space worth visiting if you like beer.
➡️ Yebisu Brewery Tokyo, A Must-Visit for Beer Enthusiasts (Link will be updated after migration)
🗺️ How to Get to Yebisu Garden Place
- JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (H) Ebisu Station
- From Ebisu Station East Exit → Use Ebisu Skywalk
Without getting wet from rain or snow, just 5-8 minutes on the moving walkway takes you directly to the Yebisu Garden Place entrance.
⭐ For more detailed directions & coin locker information, check the post below!
➡️ How to Get to Tokyo Yebisu Garden Place and Coin Locker Locations (Link will be updated after migration)
🎁 Instagram Campaign – Joel Robuchon Dining Voucher Event
- Period: November 21 (Fri) ~ December 25 (Thu), 2025
- Prize: Joel Robuchon dinner (2 teams, 4 people)
- How to enter:
- Follow Yebisu Garden Place official account @yebisu_garden_place
- ‘Like’ the campaign post to be uploaded on November 21
✔️ They say your chances increase if you tag the official account when posting photos taken at Yebisu Garden Place to your story!
❓ Frequently Asked Q&A
Q. Are the illumination and observatory both free? A. Yes. The chandelier, tree, and markets are all free.
Q. Where are the markets held? A. Two locations: Clock Square (from 11/8) + Chateau Plaza (from 11/28).
Q. What shops are inside the mall? A. The basement 2nd floor Foodies’ Garden has KALDI, Central Square, Meidi-ya, etc., making it great for buying travel souvenirs and gifts.
Summary
Yebisu Garden Place offers the gorgeous Baccarat chandelier, romantic clock square tree, abundant Yebisu Christmas market, and a free night view observatory with Tokyo Tower views— the perfect spot to fully enjoy Tokyo winter.
After enjoying Yebisu Garden Place illumination and the romance of Yebisu Garden Place Christmas, create unforgettable memories this winter.
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