[Held on the 25th of every month] Let's go on a treasure hunt to "Tenjin Market" in Kyoto
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The market at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, held on the 25th of every month, is one of Kyoto's most representative traditional events. The wide grounds are lined with stalls selling antiques, art, used kimono, and more. Enjoy searching for your favorite items, just like a treasure hunt.
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On the 25th of every month, visit Tenjin Market at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.
The 25th is both the birthday and death anniversary of Michizane Sugawara, the enshrined deity at Tenmangu Shrine. It is said that festivals started to be held as many people visited to pray every month. The festival is affectionately called “Tenjin-san,” and the approach to the shrine and the grounds are lined with stalls selling antiques, used kimonos, handmade crafts, and more. Among them, December and January are the busiest months, and it is also known as “Last Tenjin” and “First Tenjin”, and many people visit from locals to tourists.
Searching for travel memories and treasures unique to you
There are many stalls selling everything from small vessels to nostalgic toys, torn kimonos and second-hand clothes. You can have a great time just walking around and looking at each item one by one. There are also many shops selling stylish article such as antique tableware, accessories, etc. Find your own treasures!
A retro signboard or a clock that doesn't work?
Retro signs and ornaments, including a giant clock that doesn't work? It must be fun to search for your favorites from a box full of cufflinks!
If you have the chance, you can also make an official visit to the main shrine. A special tour will be held at the year-end and New Year holidays.
With the tour produced by Kyoto Brighton Hotel, in addition to the visit to the market, you can also experience a formal visit to the main shrine. This winter, the event will be held in December and January. Why not welcome the new year by forging a relationship with the gods through a formal visit to the shrine and getting energized by the festival?
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