It looks like the first-ever “Christmas Market” will be held on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6 in the piloti area on the 1st floor of Mont et Mer in front of JR Ashiya Station (outside the west entrance of Daimaru Ashiya).
Quoted from the official Mont et Mer Ashiya website
Promising “two enchanting days at your familiar spot in front of Ashiya Station!,” the market will feature everything from baked treats, honey, scones, crepes, burgers, and Thai food to fabric goods. It sounds like there will be 12 stalls in total over the two days. The lineup changes daily, so you’ll find a slightly different selection each day.
Mont et Mer Christmas Market
When is it?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11:00–17:00
Sunday, December 6, 2026, 11:00–16:00
Please note that the market closes at 16:00 on Sunday.
Where is it?
Piloti area, 1st floor of the Mont et Mer Main Building
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 1-31 Funado-cho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
What will be there?
Quoted from the official Mont et Mer Ashiya website
＼ Saturday the 5th ／
- Fabric salon Lipine (fabric goods) 🧵
- キルギスハニー (honey) 🍯
- Quatre Quarts Basique (baked treats) 🧁
- TOMS BURGER (burgers) 🍔
- kazkozjam (jam) 🍓
- Chattea Scone (scones) 🫖
＼ Sunday the 6th ／
- Fabric salon Lipine (fabric goods) 🧵
- キルギスハニー (honey) 🍯
- Quatre Quarts Basique (baked treats) 🧁
- meets chocolate INNOCENTURE (chocolate) 🍫
- NAKA thai kitchen (Thai food) 🍛
- ゆたかなクレープ (crepes) 🥞
Three vendors—Fabric salon Lipine, キルギスハニー, and Quatre Quarts Basique—will be there on both days, so you can catch them whichever day you visit. Christmas wreaths will apparently be available too, making this a great place to look for decorations for your home.
How much does it cost?
Admission is free (items are sold at prices set by each vendor).
Who can attend?
Everyone is welcome
You can come and go freely, so feel free to stop by while you’re out shopping.
For event details, see here.
Final Thoughts
A Christmas market in the piloti area right in front of Ashiya Station sounds like it’ll have a wonderful atmosphere. With plenty of sweet treats such as honey, jam, scones, chocolate, and crepes, it should be fun for families with children too.
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