The Japanese Christmas market
Christmas Market in Berlin on 30 November 2025
Creative, colourful and special. Experience the Japanese Christmas atmosphere at the Christmas market at the Malzfabrik in Berlin!
With kimonos, sake and sushi at the market stalls, an atmospheric Christmas market of a special kind awaits you at Festsaal Kreuzberg. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and tradition in Berlin during the Christmas season.
Japanese culture in Kreuzberg
Since 2014, the Christmas market at Festsaal Kreuzberg has combined German and Japanese culture at a Japanese Christmas market. For one day, visitors can experience Japan up close at workshops, dance and performances.
Exhibitors present paintings, ceramics, kimonos and many other Japanese treasures at their stalls. The culinary delights at the Christmas market are also typically Japanese. Here you can sample sushi, sake and sweets.
You can get creative yourself at workshops on shodo, Japanese calligraphy and origami.
The highlights of the Japanese Christmas market
- Cultural programme
- traditional Japanese samurai martial arts
- Creative workshops to take part in
- Culinary delights and tastings
- Live concerts
Tips for your visit to the Japanese Christmas market
The Japanese Christmas Market surprises with special features that you won't find at traditional Christmas markets. So drink hot sake instead of mulled wine and take the opportunity to admire Japanese dance and samurai performances. The nearby River Spree is perfect for a cosy winter stroll afterwards.
Opening hours and admission prices
- Date: 30 November 2025
- Opening hours: 12 - 7 pm
- Admission: from € 16,-, children and young people between 10 and 15 years pay € 8,-, children under 10 years have free admission
- tickets can only be purchased online, there is no box office on site!
Transport
We recommend travelling by public transport.
- S-Bahn: S42 (Ringbahn) to Treptower Park
- Subway: U1 and U3 to Schlesisches Tor