The Best Christmas Dining Offers in Tokyo For The 2025 Holiday Season

Some places take the festive fun to the next level—luxury hotels, whose restaurants and bars serve up dinners and cocktails that feel truly special.

The holiday season is in full swing, and Tokyo is sparkling everywhere you look. Streets, shops and cafes are adorned with illuminations and Christmas trees, transforming the city into a magical winter wonderland just in time for the holidays. Christmas will be here before you know it, so if you’re spending the season in Tokyo, here are our top recommendations for an unforgettable 2025 Christmas dining experience with family, friends or that special someone.

1. Grand Hyatt Tokyo

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Every year, this hotel transforms into an edible Advent calendar! They have a lobby that glows with its annual Christmas decorations, holiday hampers, afternoon tea, a holiday brunch and buffet, along with all eight of its restaurants rolling out limited holiday menus that truly feel festive. After dinner, head over to Maduro or The Oak Door for one of their festive cocktails that are all photogenic and all dangerously drinkable.

• Prices: Dinner ¥19,000–¥41,800; Cocktails ¥2,200-¥4,700
• Address: 6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

2. ANA InterContinental Tokyo

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Go all-out for the holidays with one of many festive dining options in every corner of this hotel. Enjoy Christmas-themed afternoon teas filled with seasonal sweets and savory bites, lavish holiday buffets at Cascade Cafe, and elegant multi-course dinners ranging from traditional kaiseki at Unkai to sky-high teppanyaki at Akasaka. The Steakhouse serves classic Christmas lunches and dinners, while Karin Chinese Restaurant offers a special holiday course for something a little different. MIXX Bar swaps in a trio of decadent fig cocktails—the Noir de Fig, a velvety Fig Old Fashioned and the Imperial Fig Martini.

• Prices: Various prices for lunch and dinner; Cocktails ¥3,000–¥3,500
• Address: 1-12-33 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

3. Andaz Tokyo

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Enjoy an indulgent lineup of seasonal dining, from The Tavern’s elegant six-course festive dinner served high above the city to its relaxed Apéritif & Sharing Steak Set and a limited-edition afternoon tea celebrating the rich aromas of chocolate, berries and warming spices. At the Sushi, an intimate eight-seat counter, a Christmas-only Edomae gala dinner showcases premium seasonal seafood. At the same time, BeBu brings back its wildly popular Fried Chicken Box to go for cozy holiday gatherings at home. And to finish the season in true Andaz style, the Rooftop Bar pours limited-edition Festive Tea Cocktails inspired by winter spices and Stollen.

• Prices: Various prices for each offering; Cocktails ¥1,870 (only ¥990 during Happy Hour)
• Address: 1‑23‑4 Toranomon Hills, Minato‑ku (Google Map Link)

4. The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo

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This hotel goes full storybook this year with its “Dear You” Christmas Collection. Three restaurants, three cuisines and one theme: heartfelt, unforgettable holiday dining. At Melodia, the Italian course unfolds with lobster and carpaccio, buttery flounder and wagyu wrapped in flaky pastry before a multi-textured chocolate finale. China Shadow elevates the evening with lavish dim sum-style starters, kiln-roasted Peking duck, lobster in kataifi and jade-green fried rice crowned with salmon roe. For the showstoppers, Kazane Teppanyaki fires up Ise lobster and a duet of premium Japanese beef right on the teppan.

• Prices: Dinner ¥15,400–¥24,200
• Address: Shinagawa East One Tower 26–32F, 2-16-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

5. Palace Hotel Tokyo

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Choose your own adventure from six restaurants serving Christmas dinner—from Ducasse’s Esterre to teppanyaki GO, Grand Kitchen, Wadakura, Amber Palace and the skyline-framed Lounge Bar Privé—all unveiling festive menus built around peak-season seafood, charcoal-grilled Wagyu, Shanghai crab, teppan-seared lobster and holiday desserts. Whether you’re splurging on Esterre’s caviar-bright bisque and truffle-kissed Wagyu, settling into GO’s sizzle of Matsusaka beef or lingering over Grand Kitchen’s Vacherin and perfectly roasted Japanese tenderloin, every course feels crafted for a slow, joy-filled evening. End the night with a strawberry cocktail and city views at Privé!

• Prices: ¥19,000–¥55,000; Cocktails ¥2,800–¥3,800
• Address: 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

6. The Peninsula Tokyo

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Expect to see pure seasonal magic from Peter’s wagyu and sky-high palace views to Hei Fung Terrace’s traditional Cantonese cuisine. Beyond the polished silver service, the hotel’s festivities unfold everywhere: a heart-melting Toy Hospital in The Lobby where “Toy Doctors” restore beloved childhood treasures, a cozy Christmas Market along Naka Dori for postcards and artisanal treats, and a charity-minded Festive Afternoon Tea scored by live music. And to top it all off, don’t miss the seasonal stars behind the bar: the Setouchi EMT and the Pen Negroni, two festive cocktails made to sip and be jolly.

• Prices: Various prices for lunch and dinner; Cocktails ¥3,200
• Address: 1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

7. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo

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Christmas dinner at the Four Seasons is a seven-course French dream in a Paris-styled bistro—think truffled Soufflé Suisse, caviar-topped lobster ravioli and a glossy Hokkaido beef Wellington that feels straight out of a holiday movie. Warm lighting and that signature Four Seasons hush make everything feel cinematic. Cap the night at The Bar with their spiced hot chocolate (rum, cinnamon, star anise) or drop by for the festive cocktail lineup—mulled wine, eggnog and a gingerbread martini. On December 25, they’ll have a festive blend of Sakura gin, elderflower, berries and citrus, too.

• Prices: Dinner ¥35,000; Cocktails ¥3,000 approx.
• Address: 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

8. Janu Tokyo

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At Janu Tokyo, the festive season unfolds in warm, amber tones, with elegant dining experiences available throughout the hotel. Hu Jing elevates the holidays with an eight-course Chinese dinner with Peking duck, hairy crab tomalley soup and fresh seafood paired with free-flow Champagne, while Janu Mercato serves a vibrant six-course Italian feast of Omi duck tagliatelle, Japanese beef, scallops, lobster and a snowy cassata finale. At Janu Grill, Christmas brings a multi-course menu infused with golden-hued spirits, featuring dishes such as Matsunaga beef fillet with Madeira and tableside Amaretto-flambéed tarte tatin. To finish the night, Janu Bar pours three limited seasonal pear cocktails.

• Prices: Various prices for each offering; Cocktails ¥2,800–¥3,200
• Address: 1-2-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

9. Hotel Toranomon Hills

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Le Pristine Tokyo at Hotel Toranomon Hills offers a full festive lineup throughout December, with chef-crafted courses to make every moment memorable. Guests can enjoy a festive dinner featuring botan shrimp with avocado and caviar, smoked lobster ravioli, Japanese Akaushi Beef “Rossini” with truffle croquettes and winter vegetables, and a tricolor Amaou strawberry dessert, as well as a festive afternoon tea and the Tokyo-exclusive Dark Chocolate Panettone. The Christmas Dinner six-course menu, available only on December 24 and 25, is the season’s highlight, offering an indulgent feast with the finest ingredients presented with the refined elegance of Sergio Herman’s “New Italian” style.

• Prices: Various prices for lunch and dinner; Christmas Dinner ¥25,300
• Address: 1-23-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

10. Park Hyatt Tokyo

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The Park Hyatt Tokyo, which is undergoing major renovations, is set to reopen on December 9, just in time for the Christmas season. For Japanese elegance, Kozue offers a Christmas kaiseki with snow crab and winter yellowtail, while Girandole by Alain Ducasse presents a signature festive course of beets, black truffle, and wagyu beef with sommelier-selected wines.

• Prices: Dinner ¥24,200-¥25,300
• Address: 3-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (Google Map Link)

Non-Hotel Christmas Offers Around Tokyo

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Dining

• Kawara (Shinjuku): A special ¥5,000 Christmas course featuring misuji steak, creamy tomato pasta and a cute festive dessert.
• Accueil (Ebisu/Daikanyama): Casual, cafe-style Christmas dinner option with seasonal three-course “Xmas dinner” plans from ¥5,500 to ¥7,150.
• Sarabeth’s Tokyo (Shinjuku / Shinagawa): Very approachable Western-style set dinners and special Noël set around ¥7,000 for special holiday course offerings.
• Ivy Place (Daikanyama): A festive four-course Christmas dinner featuring house-smoked duck, yuba-wrapped snapper and shrimp, F1 roast beef and a praline–white chocolate mousse for ¥9,800.
• Two Rooms Grill & Bar (Aoyama): Mark the season with special Christmas lunch and dinner courses, crafted with seasonal ingredients, available for ¥7,500 and ¥19,500, respectively.
• Tokyo Node Dining (Toranomon): Early Christmas Course ¥15,800; Christmas Dinner Course ¥18,500 for seasonal French-Japanese tasting menus in a modern setting.
• BLT Steak (Ginza): A full course ¥19,800 featuring caviar, grilled lobster and a showstopping 700g dry-aged T-bone. The same course with all you can drink with wine, beer and highball is ¥24,800.
• Fish Bank Tokyo (Shiodome): Seafood-forward Christmas course; menus vary but expect roughly ¥22,000–¥36,000 depending on the course/wine pairings.

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Cocktails

• BAR S (Ginza): Winter Cocktail Fair featuring festive drinks like “Rossini,” “Strawberry Gimlet,” and “Sweet Teddy.”
• Tokyo Confidential (Azabujuban): Enjoy four festive signature drinks, Gingerbread Old Fashioned, Kentucky Coffee, Cookies and Cream and Mulled Wine, cozy up with house-party vibes and Tokyo Tower views.
• Tokyo Disneysea (Urayasu): Sip your way in between rides and parades with limited-time festive drinks like a cozy hot cacao–coffee cocktail, a strawberry beer and a sparkling fruit wine.

Happy feasting, happy frosting and happy sipping! Christmas in Tokyo 2025 is officially served.