Kyoto Shopping

  1. Kōbō-san Market

    This market is held at Tō-ji on the 21st of each month to commemorate the death of Kōbō Taishi, who in 823 was appointed abbot of the temple. If you're after used kimono, pottery, bric-a-brac, plants, tools and general Japanalia, this is the place.

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  2. Myōren-Ji

    On the 12th of each month there is a bazaar at Myōren-ji, northwest of Imadegawa-Horikawa. Goods on offer include such items as Japanese textiles and bric-a-brac.

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  3. Nishiki Market

    Nishiki Market (Nishiki-kōji Ichiba in Japanese) is one of Kyoto's real highlights, especially if you have an interest in cooking and eating (and we guess that you do). If you want to see all the weird and wonderful foods that go into Kyoto cuisine, this is the place. It's in the centre of town, one block north of Shijō-dōri, running west from Teramachi- dōri.

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  4. Tenjin-san Market

    This market is held once a month at Kitano Tenman-gū and marks the day of birth (and coincidentally the death) of the Heian-era statesman Sugawara Michizane (845-903). Items on offer are similar to those at Kōbō-san. It's pleasant to explore the shrine before or after you do your shopping.

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