When you come to Japan, shopping is a must. If you don’t want to go shopping in those big malls, why not come to these flea markets?

You can buy a lot of good items here, and they are also of certain commemorative significance. Let’s first learn about the flea market information in Kyoto, Japan!

Toji Kobo Market Toji Kobo Market is a gathering held in memory of Kobo Daishi. It has been held as scheduled on the 21st of every month since 1239.

Every time, there are about 1,200-1,300 shopkeepers setting up stalls in the open air, with about 200,000 visitors.

The market sells everything from antiques and trinkets to vintage clothing and jewelry, and most of the stalls are professional merchants.

It is recommended that you go to a kimono and yukata shop first.

Friends who are familiar with Japan know that a kimono is expensive in Japan, but if you go to the market to find a good one, it only costs less than half the original price. It can be said to be a super cost-effective one. Many foreign tourists will come here here because of it.

Buy kimonos here~ For the convenience of foreign tourists, many stores have English signs.

No matter your age or hobbies, you can find bargains you didn't expect. This place is truly a treasure.

Address: Toji Temple, Kujo-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto. Opening hours: Kamigamo Handicraft Market on the 21st of each month from 5:00 to 16:00. The handicraft market held within Kamigamo Shrine is held on the fourth Sunday of every month.

As a World Cultural Heritage, the shrine’s approach path is lined with lush vegetation, making it feel like you’re in a forest.

The scale is much smaller than Hongfa Market, with only about 250 shops, mainly selling various handmade items, handicrafts, clothes, jewelry, handbags and homemade delicacies.

The special feature is that these products are all natural handmade products, and even the handmade food uses purely natural ingredients and processing methods! Most of the participants are young craftsmen from the Kansai region, and the products are very creative and complete.

Address: Kamigamo Shrine, 339 Kamigamo Motoyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto City Opening hours: 9:00~16:00 on the fourth Sunday of each month Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Antique Market (Tenjin Market) The 25th of each month is commemorating Fujiwara

A temple fair held at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto on the anniversary of the death of Michizane (also known as "Bunquxing" in Japan).

The market can accommodate approximately 300 stalls, which are located around the shrine and on the approach path in front.

Although Tenjin Market is called Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Antique Market, there are actually many stalls selling food, drinks, plants and handmade goods, and the products are quite diverse.

But the specialty is still antiques.

Some insiders said that there are many authentic Chinese products there. If you are lucky, you might be able to find treasures at an inconspicuous antique stall! Address: Ma_machi, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City. Opening hours: 6:00~16 on the 25th of every month.

:00Heian Raku City The Heian Raku City located in Okazaki Park on Jingu Road in Kyoto has a rather ancient charm and is held on the second Saturday of every month.

When entering the market, you first have to pass through a 24-meter-high vermillion torii gate. Along the way, you pass an art gallery and a library. The sidewalks are lined with green trees. You can slowly feel the legacy of Kyoto here.

There are also delicious bakeries and coffee shops that will make people salivate.

Address: Okazaki Park, Saishoji Town, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto Opening hours: 10:00~16:00 on the second Saturday of each month Anrakuji Jizo Enichi Market is located in Anrakuji near the Philosophical Path of Ginkakuji.

It is only open to the public briefly every year during the cherry blossom viewing and red leaf seasons, so there are few tourists here on weekdays.

Probably few people know that on the 2nd of every month, since it is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Day, Anleji Temple will hold a small grocery market and it is open to the public.

There are about a dozen market stalls, selling books, fruits and vegetables, baked snacks, various fabrics, etc., scattered throughout the temple.

Although there is not much, the independent and not crowded environment is particularly relaxing.

There is a cafe inside the temple that provides drinks and light meals.

There will also be a music concert in the main hall of the temple that afternoon.

Most of the people who come to the market will reluctantly leave until the temple closes.