Flea Market Toji Temple and Kita no Tenmangu Shrine 25th

氷点下の朝「初弘法」熱気　南区・東寺

Yesterday was the first "Kobo," or flea market that is held on the 21st of every month at Toji Temple in Kyoto.

Kyoto hosts many flea markets, two of which are well worth going to.

On the 21st of every month at Toji, you can find food, crafts, and antiques.

This Friday, on the 25th, in the north of the city at Kita no Tenmangu Shrine is another large flea market. Every 25th of the month, "Tenjin-san" - as the shrine is known - hosts an equally impressive flea market.

Here it is possible to find old kimono, lots of antiques, and more.

Go early: the good stuff gets sold first.

Bargain hard.


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Cycling Kyoto Station Toji Temple Tofukuji Temple

自転車で京都駅～東寺～東福寺へ

日本語ご希望の方。

This Kyoto cycling moves from Kyoto Station south to Toji Temple (below) and then on to Tofukuji Temple (at right).

It takes in two fabulous temples, and wends its way through Japan's oldest slum, south Kyoto. (Not to worry, it is not dangerous at all.)

For more information, here is a page on cycling to Toji and Tofukuji.

Ride South Kyoto ride.

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自転車で京都駅と東寺と東福寺へ

自転車で京都駅と東寺と東福寺へ

日本語ご希望の方。

This cycling route starts at Kyoto Station and heads east towards Toji Temple and Tofukuji Temple.

Toji Temple is the temple visible from the bullet train. It is a large complex in south Kyoto with the multi-story pagoda. From there, Tofukuji is a 10-15 minute ride east. It is one of the great zen temples in Kyoto, and is famed for its fall colors.

For more information, in Japanese (with a link to an English page), here is a page on cycling to Toji Temple and then on to Tofukuji Temple, Kyoto.

Ride Toji, ride.


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Cycling Kobo-san Flea Market Toji Temple Kyoto

初弘法

Toji Temple is a Buddhist temple in south Kyoto at the corner of Omiya and Kujo Streets - and features the pagoda visible from the bullet train as one pulls into Kyoto Station.

It was founded in 796 C.E. and is a World Heritage Site.

In addition, on the 21st of each month, it hosts a large flea market known as "Kobo-san," in honor of Kukai who founded the temple.

Kukai's full name was Kobo Daishi, and he died on the 21st of March. Thus, the flea market takes place on the 21st. Sellers set up stalls with antiques, food, pottery, crafts, art, clothes, etc.

The first flea market of 2012 was held on Saturday, and it was cold and rainy. In spite of that, 100,000 of the faithful showed up.

On a less rainy day, it is an easy ride from Kyoto Station or central Kyoto.

It is similar to but perhaps a bit more religious in feeling and offerings than the flea market at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. That flea market is held on the 25th of every month.


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