亮点

  • Nearly 1,000 stalls on the 21st each month
  • Street food, antiques and Kyoto crafts
  • Held at a UNESCO World Heritage temple

由来与背景

The market honors the death anniversary of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), founder of Shingon Buddhism; over centuries the monthly memorial drew stalls now known as Kobo-ichi.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
About 10-min walk from Kyoto Station (Hachijo exit); near Toji Station　Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
food lovers, culture seekers, groups of friends

温馨提示

Arrive early — vendors open around dawn and the best antiques and food go fast before midday crowds.

交通

Toji Temple (Kyoogokokuji) — 1 Kujocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto

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