Christmas at Kansai's 3 Airports (KIX, Itami, Kobe) 2026

Dates & time: December 3, 2026 (Thu) - December 25, 2026 (Fri) Varies by program
cost: The stamp rally is free to join. No prices are listed for the other programs
location: Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport (Itami) and Kobe Airport

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Why You Should Visit

Kansai Airports runs Christmas events through December at its three airports: Kansai International, Osaka International (Itami) and Kobe. A digital stamp rally linking the three airport stations runs Dec 3–25. Itami hosts a concert on its observation deck on Dec 5–6, Kansai International has a concert and a 5 m tree on Dec 24–25, and the mascot Sorayan appears in a Santa outfit at each airport. Itami and Kobe also light up for winter, making this a good outing for families who like watching planes.

Photo Gallery

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画像出典: 関西エアポート株式会社（PR TIMES）

The top photo is the Christmas tree at Kobe Airport. The gallery shows the stamp rally poster and the illuminations at Itami Airport and Kobe Airport Terminal 2. All images are illustrations from the Kansai Airports press release

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

Winter illuminations

Itami: Nov 14 – Feb 23, 2027 on the terminal's 4F observation deck (Christmas decorations in the Sorayan Garden until late December); Nov 13 – Dec 25 in the 2F baggage claim. Themed "HAPPY TRIP", with over 100,000 lights, motion-reactive lighting and play features for kids
Kobe: Dec 9 – Mar 3, 2027 in the Terminal 1 1F arrivals lobby and 4F observation deck, and the Terminal 2 1F departure and arrival lobbies and 2F community space. Christmas trees and winter decorations

KIX Christmas tree

Early December – Dec 25 (planned) near the international North Arrivals gate, Terminal 1 1F, Kansai International. A large tree about 5 m tall

※Details for each airport will be posted on the Kansai Airports events page

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出典: 関西エアポート株式会社（PR TIMES）

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FAQ

How do I join the stamp rally?

Collect stamps at Kansai Airport, Osaka Airport and Kobe Airport stations in the ekinote app. It runs Dec 3–25 and is free.

Is the Itami concert held in the rain?

No. It is held on the outdoor observation deck and is cancelled in rain.