Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Inspired by the famous market in the German city of Nuremberg, this Christmas market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse features a range of stalls selling ornaments and holiday paraphernalia, as well as festive treats such as schnitzel, sausages, stollen cakes and glühwein. For the best photo ops, make sure to check out the main plaza with a massive Christmas tree decked out in flashy decorations. If you’re still in need of a Christmas present, join the on-site Christmas decorations and herbarium workshops (from ¥2,000).

Located at the Red Brick Warehouse’s event plaza, this popular and spacious ice skating rink is back for its 20th edition this year. The theme this season is called ‘Born from Conversations’, with the area designed by graphic designer Ikki Kobayashi, who has created minimalistic yet colourful art made by rhythmically arranging paper cut-outs of various colours and shapes. A ticket to the rink including skates is ¥1,500 (high school students and children aged 3 and older ¥1,000). Make sure to drop by the adjoining Christmas market for some mulled wine and typical German winter food. Opening hours: November and December: 1pm to 9pm on weekdays; 11am to 9pm on weekends and 11am to 10pm between Dec 20-30; 11am-7pm on Dec 31. January: 11am to 7pm on Jan 1; until 8pm on Jan 2-3. Rest of January and February: 1pm to 8pm on weekdays; 11am to 8pm on weekends and holidays.