Japanese title: 横浜アンパンマンこどもミュージアム クリスマスイベント 2026

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Good to know

A Christmas stage show on the 3rd floor, greetings from characters dressed as Santa, a sticker rally and photo spots with a giant wreath and snowman. The free 1st-floor plaza has Christmas-only goods and food.

Dates

Nov 1 (Sun) – Dec 25 (Fri)

Time

10:00–17:00

Price

Age 1+: 2,200–2,800 yen (timed web tickets in advance)

Kids

Ages 1–12

Venue

Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum

Nearest station

Shin-takashima Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

About this event

A 2.5-meter-tall plush Anpanman dressed as Santa Claus awaits families looking for a special Christmas photograph. Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum celebrates the season with stage performances, character greetings and a sticker rally. In the main show, Everyone Together, Merry Christmas, Anpanman and his friends appear in Santa and reindeer costumes, carrying and stacking presents while familiar Christmas songs play. Children can also collect five small stickers by saying Merry Christmas to museum staff and exchange them for a Christmas card. Large wreaths and snowman versions of the characters create additional photo opportunities. The free-entry area features a seasonal photo booth, Christmas merchandise and festive food.

Highlights

• See Anpanman and friends in Santa and reindeer outfits during the Christmas stage show.
• Say Merry Christmas to staff, collect five stickers and receive a Christmas card.
• Take a photograph beside the 2.5-meter Santa Anpanman plush figure.
• Find the large Christmas wreaths and snowman character decorations.
• Browse Christmas-themed food and merchandise.

Good for

For families with young Anpanman fans and parents hoping to capture memorable Christmas photographs.

Good to know

• Timed online tickets must be purchased in advance for museum admission. The first-floor shopping and dining area is free to enter.
• The sticker rally is for visitors admitted with a children's ticket. Collect the sheet at the second-floor entrance and redeem it at the third-floor information desk. Supplies are limited.
• Staff can take photographs with visitors' own cameras or phones free of charge. The photo event may end without advance notice.
• Reserving places at the main stage using unattended belongings is not permitted.

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

How did Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum begin?

The museum's story began in 2006. According to the official history of its operating company, ACM, 21 companies involved with Anpanman products formed a business organization to establish a dedicated museum and shopping complex. Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall opened in April 2007, creating a place where children could step into Anpanman's world.

The concept subsequently expanded across Japan. Related facilities opened in Nagoya in 2010, Sendai in 2011, Kobe in 2013 and Fukuoka in 2014. Yokohama was the starting point for this national expansion. Following organizational restructuring in 2013, the operating company adopted its current name, ACM.

Another major milestone came in 2019. The original Yokohama facility closed in May, and a new Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum opened in July. Today, the complex combines a paid museum with a free-entry shopping and dining area. Families can combine character experiences with meals and shopping.

At Christmas, the activities go beyond watching familiar characters perform. Children can approach staff, exchange greetings and collect stickers toward a seasonal card. Participating in Anpanman's world is as important as seeing it. So alongside the colorful stage show, watch for the moment a child confidently says Merry Christmas for themselves.

ACM Co., Ltd.: Corporate History (Japanese) · Official Yokohama Tourism Guide: Christmas Event (Japanese) · Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum: Christmas Sticker Rally (Japanese)

Today, also nearby

Still open after this closes (around 17:00)

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After this · until 18:00Yuko Mohri: Recompose - Japan Pavilion, 60th Venice Biennale, homecoming show (Yokohama Museum of Art)Minatomirai · 0.5 km, about 8 min on foot from here · 10:00–18:00

Food eventsWinter Afternoon Tea: Red Fruits and White Chocolate (Hilton Yokohama, Bar & Lounge Melody)Shin-takashima · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · 13:00–16:00

Art exhibitionsCollection: Women Who Crossed the Sea / Highlights (Yokohama Museum of Art)Minatomirai · 0.5 km, about 8 min on foot from here · 10:00–18:00

Distance from major stations

From Minatomirai

0.4 km, about 6 min on foot

From Shin-takashima

0.6 km, about 10 min on foot

From Sakuragicho

1.1 km, about 18 min on foot

From Yokohama

1.1 km, about 18 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

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• Christmas Buffet & Dinner "Together in the Glow" (Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minatomirai)Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minatomirai, 19F Together & Co. (Shin-takashima Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Dec 23 (Wed) – Dec 25 (Fri)
• Yokohama Central Wholesale Market: Seafood Building Open to the Public (Nov Saturdays)Yokohama Central Wholesale Market (Main), Seafood Wholesale Building (Kanagawa (Keikyu) Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 28 (Sat)
• Yokohama Market Festival 2026 (Yokohama Central Wholesale Market)Yokohama Central Wholesale Market, Main Market Seafood Building (Kanagawa (Keikyu) Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 4 min on foot from here · Nov 15 (Sun)
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• Winter Afternoon Tea: Red Fruits and White Chocolate (Hilton Yokohama, Bar & Lounge Melody)Hilton Yokohama Entrance Building 3F, Bar & Lounge Melody (Shin-takashima Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Nov 1 (Sun) – Jan 3 (Sun)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

• dacō横浜ハンマーヘッドFeatured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 14, 2026) · about 13 min walk from the venueMapEpisode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

Search places around the venue on Google Maps.

FAQ

What is Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum Christmas Event 2026?

A 2.5-meter-tall plush Anpanman dressed as Santa Claus awaits families looking for a special Christmas photograph. Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum celebrates the season with stage performances, character greetings and a sticker rally. In the main show, Everyone Together, Merry Christmas, Anpanman and his friends appear in Santa and reindeer costumes, carrying and stacking presents while familiar Christmas songs play. Children can also collect five small stickers by saying Merry Christmas to museum staff and exchange them for a Christmas card. Large wreaths and snowman versions of the characters create additional photo opportunities. The free-entry area features a seasonal photo booth, Christmas merchandise and festive food.

When is Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum Christmas Event 2026?

Nov 1 (Sun) – Dec 25 (Fri)

What are the opening hours of Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum Christmas Event 2026?

10:00–17:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum Christmas Event 2026 cost?

Age 1+: 2,200–2,800 yen (timed web tickets in advance)

Where is Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum Christmas Event 2026 and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum. The nearest station is Shin-takashima Sta..

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Checked against the official page on November 11, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.