Himeji Little Santa Parade 2026

Dates & time: December 12, 2026 (Sat) - December 13, 2026 (Sun) 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (workshops 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
Price & booking: Sweets and goodies are free. Workshops range from free to 1,000 yen (varies by spot; some require a shopping receipt) No reservation needed. Workshops take participants on site on the day (first come, first served, while materials last)
Venue & access: 13 spots in shopping centers and arcades around Himeji Station North side of JR / Sanyo Himeji Station; all spots are within walking distance

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of 13 spots in shopping centers and arcades around Himeji Station, and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

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Why You Should Visit

For two days, children dressed in Christmas outfits or accessories, such as Santa or reindeer gear, can tour the shopping centers and arcades around Himeji Station and collect sweets and Christmas goodies. There are 13 handout spots, each marked with a red flag, and each gives one item per child. No costume? Santa hats are handed out in front of Himeji Station on the day, so you can join empty-handed. Seven spots also run workshops such as coloring and ornament making, and a sticker rally gives a 100-yen shopping voucher to anyone who collects five stickers. The station-area illuminations are lit at the same time, making it an easy winter outing in town with kids.

Present handout spots

Shop List & Map

Look for the red flags. Workshops (10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., no reservation) are held at the spots in the Workshop category

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How to get a present

Wear a Christmas outfit or accessory (Santa, reindeer, etc.) and visit the spots marked with red flags
One item per child per spot, while supplies last
Santa hats are handed out in front of Himeji Station on the day (while supplies last)

Sticker rally

Pick up a card at Acrea Himeji, Egret Himeji or in front of Himeji Station, then collect stickers at the handout spots
Five stickers can be exchanged for a 100-yen shopping voucher usable at participating shops of the Himeji shopping-street federation
Stickers are handed out 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; exchange until 4:00 p.m. at Egret Himeji or in front of Himeji Station (first 1,500 per day; no exchange at Acrea Himeji)

Downtown illuminations

Nov 20 (Fri)–Dec 25 (Fri): shopping centers and arcades around Himeji Station, Otemae-dori and the castle area are lit up
For the light route from Otemae-dori to Himeji Castle, see Himeji Castle Illumination

* Details are subject to change

* Inquiries: Himeji City Industrial Promotion Division, 079-221-2453

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FAQ

Can we join without a costume?

Yes. Santa hats are handed out in front of Himeji Station on the day, while supplies last.

Do we need to book?

No. Neither the handouts nor the workshops need booking. Many workshops are first come, first served or end when materials run out, and some require a shopping receipt.

How many treats can a child get?

One per child at each spot, while that spot's supply lasts.