{"id":157998,"date":"2025-11-11T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T00:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?p=157998&lang=en"},"modified":"2025-12-11T18:28:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T09:28:04","slug":"christmas-advent","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/guides\/christmas-advent\/","title":{"rendered":"Fukuoka Christmas Advent Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fukuoka lights up for the holidays with its annual Christmas Advent celebration, running through Dec 25.<\/p>\n

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Now in its 13th year, the city-wide event embraces the theme \u201cFive Senses Christmas,\u201d offering immersive experiences in light, music, and art across 12 venues.<\/p>\n

Christmas markets pop up in Tenjin and Hakata, where visitors can sip hot wine or chocolate, shop for ornaments, and share winter plans under the glow of festive lights.<\/p>\n

Christmas Advent<\/strong>
\nExperience the magic at all 12 venues through Dec. 25 (Thu). (Details of venue<\/a>)
\nOfficial website: Christmas Advent<\/a>
\nOfficial Instagram: @fukuoka.christmasadvent<\/a><\/p>\n

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Highlight of 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Classical concerts take place throughout the city during the Advent season, bringing refined sounds to both indoor halls and open-air markets.<\/p>\n

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Classic Music Festival<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Date: 11\/20 (Thu,) ~ 12\/21 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 Venues: Varies by concert (Fureai Hiroba, JR Hakata Station Square, FFG Hall, Hotel Nikko Fukuoka Chapel Priere, Kyushu Christian Center etc.)
\n\u2022 Admission: Varies by venue (free ~ \u00a56,000)
\n\u2022 Official Website<\/a>
\n\u2022 Concert Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n

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An open-air spectacle blending dreamlike visuals with world-class acrobatics. Highlights include aerial silks, trapeze, contortion, and illuminated juggling\u2014all set against a backdrop of light and sound.<\/p>\n

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Circus Show \u201cREVERIE\u201d<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Date: 11\/21 (Fri.) ~ 12\/18 (Thu.)
\n\u2022 Time: 18:15 & 20:25 *closed Mon\/Tue except holidays
\n\u2022 Venue: Tenjin Central Park (Hikari no Forest)
\n\u2022 Admission: Free
\n\u2022 More Info<\/a><\/p>\n

A signature feature of the Christmas market is the hot wine poured into original mugs, whose design changes each year at every venue. At each site, lined with wooden huts, visitors can enjoy foods like twirled sausages and paella, or shop for European-made goods such as snowballs and spice wreaths.<\/p>\n

Original Market Mugs & Limited Editions<\/strong>
\nA signature of Fukuoka\u2019s Christmas markets, collectible mugs return in 11 venue-specific designs\u2014perfect for mulled wine or hot chocolate. This year introduces the new \u201cSnow Day Mug,\u201d joining the popular \u201cRainy Day Mug.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2022 Design: Chisato Tanaka (Fukuoka-based artist)
\n\u2022 Price: \u00a51,500 (mug only)
\n\u2022 Available only on rainy or snowy weekdays at Hakata, Tenjin, Tenjin Central Park, and Kihinkan-mae venues.<\/p>\n

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Details of venue<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Christmas Market in Hikari no Machi Hakata<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11\/1 (Sat) ~ 12\/25 (Thu.)
\n\u2022 16:45~23:00 (Sat., Sun, hol., 12:00~23:00) *from 12\/1, all days from 12:00~23:00
\n\u2022 1-1 Hakataeki-Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> JR Hakata Station Plaza
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/christmas-market-in-hikari-no-machi-hakata-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Tenjin<\/p>\n

Tenjin Christmas Market<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11\/15 (Sat.) ~ 12\/25 (Thu.) *Not open on 11\/29 and 11\/30 due to another event.
\n\u2022 17:00~23:00 (Sat., Sun. and hol., 12:00~23:00)
\n\u2022 1-8-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> Fukuoka City Hall Fureai Plaza
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/tenjin-christmas-market-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Christmas Market in Passage<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11\/14 (Fri.) ~ 12\/25 (Thu.)
\n\u2022 16:00~21:00 (Sat., Sun. and hol., 12:00~21:00)
\n\u2022 1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> Passage Plaza, Fukuoka Daimaru Elgala
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/christmas-market-in-passage-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Christmas Gate Park in Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11\/14 (Fri.) ~ 12\/25 (Thu.)
\n\u2022 17:00~22:00 (Sat., Sun. and hol., 12:00~22:00)
\n\u2022 2-6-50 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City Plaza
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/christmas-gate-park-in-daimyo-garden-city-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hikari no Forest<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11\/13 (Thu.) ~ 12\/25 (Thu.)
\n\u2022 17:00~22:00 (Sat., Sun. and hol., 12:00~22:00) *Illumination will be on until 1\/6 (Tue.)
\n\u2022 1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> Tenjin Central Park<\/span>
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/forest-of-light-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Festa de Santa<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11\/12 (Wed.) ~ 12\/25 (Thu.)
\n\u2022 17:00~22:00 (Sat., Sun. and hol., 12:00~22:00)
\n\u2022 6-29 Nishinakasu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> Kihinkan Hall
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/festa-de-santa-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Christmas Market Ice World in Momochihama<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11\/21 (Fri.) ~ 12\/28 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 11:00~21:30
\n\u2022 2-3 Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka<\/a> Plaza in front of Fukuoka Tower<\/p>\n

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Kokura Christmas Market & Castle<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11\/21 (Fri.) ~ 12\/25 (Thu.)
\n\u2022 17:00~22:00 (Sat., Sun. and hol., 12:00~22:00)
\n\u2022 1-1 Muromachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka<\/a> Murasaki River Shinsui Square, Senba Square
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/kokura-christmas-market-castle-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Aeon Mall Kashiihama<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11\/21 (Fri.) ~ 12\/25 (Thu.)
\n\u2022 Illumination: 17:00~22:00 (Sat., Sun. and hol., 12:00~22:00)
\n\u2022 Open wooden huts & events: Sat., Sun. and hol., 12:00~22:00 (held daily from 12\/20~25)
\n\u2022 3-12-1 Kashiihama, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka Aeon Mall Kashiihama Kakehashi Plaza<\/a><\/p>\n

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Nakasu Hikari no Advent (Illumination)<\/strong>
\n\u2022 11\/4 (Tue.) ~ 1\/6 (Tue.) 2026
\n\u2022 Lighting time: 17:00~25:00
\n\u2022 Nakasu Chuo-dori, Meiji-dori, Fukuhaku Deai Bridge<\/a>
\n\u2022 https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/nakasu-hikari-no-advent-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Watanabe-dori (Illumination)<\/strong>
\n11\/15 (Sat.) ~ 1\/6 (Tue.) 2026
\n\u2022 Lighting time: 17:00~24:00
\n\u2022 Between Watanabe-dori 1-chome Intersection and Tenjin Intersection<\/a><\/p>\n

Fukuoka Airport (photo spot) <\/strong>
\n\u2022 Fukuoka Airport Domestic Terminal 1F Arrivals \/ North Exit<\/a>
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

Classic Music Festival Concert Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Opening Fanfare by Orchestra<\/b>
\nThe festival opens with a special orchestra formed to celebrate the Fukuoka Classic Music Festival, featuring guest tenor Masafumi Akikawa.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Date: 11\/20 (Thu.) 18:50~19:10, 20:00~20:30<\/span>
\n\u2022 Venue: Tenjin Christmas Market (<\/span>Fureai Hiroba, beside Fukuoka City Hall<\/span><\/a>)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Admission: Free<\/span><\/p>\n

Ryoma Takagi Piano Recital \u2013 \u201cBeautiful World\u201d<\/b>
\n\u2022 Date: 11\/23 (Sun.) Doors open 13:00 \/ Starts 13:30<\/span>
\n\u2022 Venue: FFG Hall (B1, Fukuoka Bank Head Office, <\/span>2-13-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/span><\/a>)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Tickets: <\/span>Advance only<\/span><\/a> \u00a53,000 \/ Students \u00a52,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Kyushu Symphony Orchestra String Quartet<\/b>
\nYoshino Takeshita (Violin), Nami Inoko (Violin), Chiai Yajima (Viola), Momoe Mori (Cello)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Date: 11\/25 (Tue.) 18:00~ \/ 20:00~<\/span>
\n\u2022 Venue: Christmas Market in Hikari no Machi Hakata (<\/span>JR Hakata Station Square<\/span><\/a>)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Admission: Free<\/span><\/p>\n

Fumiaki Miura \u00d7 Kazune Shimizu Duo Recital Vol.2 \u201cMaster Virtuoso\u201d<\/b>
\n\u2022 Date: 11\/29 (Sat.) Doors open 14:00 \/ Starts 14:30<\/span>
\n\u2022 Venue: FFG Hall (B1, Fukuoka Bank Head Office, <\/span>2-13-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/span><\/a>)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Tickets: <\/span>Advance only<\/span><\/a> \u00a54,000 \/ Students \u00a53,000<\/span><\/p>\n

Passionate \u201cRed Night\u201d Concert<\/b>
\nNobara Nishikawa (Violin) \/ Yukie Kawanami (Bandoneon)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Date: 12\/4 (Thu.) Doors open 18:30 \/ Starts 19:00<\/span>
\n\u2022 Venue: Chapel Priere, Hotel Nikko Fukuoka (<\/span>2-19-3 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka<\/span><\/a>)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Tickets: <\/span>Advance only<\/span><\/a> \u00a54,000 \/ Students \u00a52,500<\/span><\/p>\n

Special Concert<\/b>
\nSungsik Yang (Violin) \/ Nobara Nishikawa (Violin) \/ Yudai Yano (Piano)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Date: 12\/16 (Tue.) Doors open 19:00 \/ Starts 19:30<\/span>
\n\u2022 Venue: Kyushu Christian Center (<\/span>2-7-7 Maizuru, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka<\/span><\/a>)<\/span>
\n\u2022 Tickets: <\/span>Advance & Door<\/span><\/a> \u00a53,000 \/ Students \u00a52,000 \/ Pair \u00a55,000<\/span><\/p>\n