Umeda Sky Building Christmas Market 2026

Dates & time: November 13, 2026 (Fri) - December 25, 2026 (Fri) Tree lit 12:00–23:00 / Christmas market 12:00–22:00 (last order 21:30)
cost: Wonder Square (1F plaza): free / Floating Garden Observatory: adults ¥2,000, ages 4 to elementary school ¥500 (market food and goods extra)
Venue & access: Umeda Sky Building (1F Wonder Square / 40F Kuchu Teien Floating Garden Observatory / B1F Takimi Koji) About 7 min walk from JR Osaka Station (about 9 min from Hankyu Osaka-umeda or Osaka Metro Umeda)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Umeda Sky Building (1F Wonder Square / 40F Kuchu Teien Floating Garden Observatory / B1F Takimi Koji), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Umeda Sky Building's annual Christmas event returns with the 2026 theme "THE STARLIGHT TOWN – A Story Woven by Noel the Black Cat and the Stars." The 1F Wonder Square becomes a small starlit town centered on a 25m LED-mapped Christmas tree, surrounded by a Christmas market. The story continues 173m up at the 40F Floating Garden Observatory under the theme "STARLIT CHRISTMAS." A good pick if you want Christmas lights and a night view of Osaka in one trip.

Programs

Timetable & Map

NOTE

1F Wonder Square (free)

Theme: "THE STARLIGHT TOWN – A Story Woven by Noel the Black Cat and the Stars"
The symbol tree is a 25m LED-mapped tree lit by about 130,000 LEDs

Christmas market "Wonder Christmas Marche"

Stalls selling food, sweets, hot drinks and gifts surround the tree
Vendors and limited menus to be announced in late October

Limited goods

2026 original mug with newly drawn artwork, in grey/yellow and mint/red
Capsule toys: six miniature mug charms based on the event mugs since 2024 (limited quantity)

40F Floating Garden Observatory (paid)

Theme: "STARLIT CHRISTMAS – An Invitation to the Starry Sky," featuring Noel's friend Ciel the bear. Details to be announced

B1F Takimi Koji (free)

"Showa Retro Christmas"

Christmas dinner

Limited courses on Dec 23–25 at Sangu and Sky Lounge Stardust on 39F (reservation required)

Key visual

Original artwork by illustrator Emi Webber

Illumination Winter Market Marche Night View Date Photo Spots

出典: 梅田スカイビル（PR TIMES）

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FAQ

Is admission free?

Wonder Square on the 1F plaza is free. Going up to the 40F Floating Garden Observatory requires an observatory ticket.

What are the hours for the tree and market?

The tree is lit 12:00–23:00 and the Christmas market runs 12:00–22:00 (last order 21:30). The tree's light-and-music show runs 18:00–21:30 in November and 17:00–21:30 in December.

Are there limited-edition goods?

A 2026 limited-edition mug (two colorways) and capsule toys of six miniature charms based on past mugs (limited quantity) are sold.