The Umeda Sky Building will be getting festive for the lead up to Christmas with a German Christmas Market! Among lovely stalls with mulled wine and other treats, there will be an antique merry-go-round, a nativity scene and plenty of beautiful lights and decorations. The hours do vary depending on the day, so please check below.
Monday to Thursday: 12pm -9pm
Friday: 12pm – 10pm
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 11am – 10pm
Compared to other festivals around the country, with only 3,000 fireworks, the Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival seems relatively small. Despite this, the scenic location for the event and its proximity to Nagoya attract a spectator audience of approximately 370,000 people.
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