Itami Christmas Market 2026

Dates & time: December 6, 2026 (Sun) 9:00〜16:00
cost: Food, goods and workshops are paid for at each booth
Venue & access: Sangenji-mae Plaza (Itami) About a 3-min walk from Hankyu Itami Station, or 7 min from JR Itami Station

There are 7 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Sangenji-mae Plaza (Itami), and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

The 15th Itami Christmas Market fills Sangenji-mae Plaza in central Itami for one Sunday in December. Shops and makers from Itami and beyond bring handmade goods, picture books, candles and wreaths, and many booths run hands-on workshops where you can make ornaments, pine-cone trees or New Year straw wreaths. Food stalls serve bread, coffee, tacos and burgers alongside hot wine and stollen, there is live Christmas music on the stage, and a gift-swap party starts at 3 p.m. A relaxed day out for families who want to shop and craft together before the holidays.

Participating Shops

Shop List & Map

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Special events

Gift swap (from 15:00): bring a present worth about ¥700 to exchange
Wishes to Santa: write a wish and pin it to the board
A present from Santa: sweets for the first 100 people who answer a survey
Social media campaign: show your post at the HQ booth for a prize (first 100)

Stage

Live Christmas songs

On the day

Held in light rain, cancelled in stormy weather
Seating is for food and drink bought at the market only
No smoking at the venue

*Inquiries: Itami Machimirai Co., Ltd. 072-773-8889

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出典: 伊丹まち未来株式会社（伊丹クリスマスマーケット告知ページ）

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FAQ

Does it go ahead in the rain?

It goes ahead in light rain and is cancelled in stormy weather.

Is it good for kids?

Yes. Many booths run workshops for ornaments, candles, pine-cone trees and balloons that parents and kids can do together.

How do I join the gift swap?

Bring a present worth about ¥700 and join the swap, which starts at 3 p.m.

Nearby Spots

spots

Zuihōji Park

approx. 14.8 km