Hatsu Kobo and Hatsu Tenjin (flea markets)
On the grounds of To-ji Temple and Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine, flea markets are held regularly every month. In particular, the first markets of the year are called, "Hatsu Kobo (To-ji Temple)" and "Hatsu Tenjin (Kitano Temman-gu Shrine)" respectively, and these flea markets attract large crowds of visitors. On the grounds, there are more than 1000 open-air booths selling antiques, local specialty goods, plants, gardening items, pottery, and used clothes. You can easily spend an entire day strolling around the fair without becoming bored. In Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine, there is also a Kakizome (First Calligraphy of the Year) exhibition and a special limited time public opening of treasures in the Treasure House.
Date: January 21 (Thursday)
Address: 1 Kujo-cho Minami-ku, Kyoto
Tel: 075-691-3325
Access: 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Railway To-ji Station, City Bus Stop To-ji-higashimon-mae,
15-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station Hachijo-guchi exit
Fee: Free admission to the flea markets (Admission to To-ji Temple is excluded)
Date: January 25 (Monday)
Address: Bakuro-cho Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel: 075-461-0005
Access: 5-minute walk from Keihan Shichijo Station,
1-minute walk from City Bus Stop Hakubutsukan-sanjusangendo-mae
Admission to the Treasure House: 300yen
