Kobo-san market

On the 21st of every month. when you walk here from the nearest station, the first thing you will see are the people selling plants along the walls of the temple. Even at 7 a.m., quite early, there was already a large crowd glancing at the trees as they made their way to the gate. Kobo-san's true essence is an antique shop that occupies the entire temple grounds. The basic practice is that the morning is to find valuables, that's why mornings are always busy.

From stalls selling mountains of kimonos and obi belts on blue plastic sheets on the ground, to stalls selling plates and table decorations, or even a multitude of tools and stationery packed in wooden boxes , there are many kinds of shops, but there are even many kinds of things on sale. Of course there's a lot of mediocrity among the treasures, but finding your own treasure from there is the real appeal of flea markets. However, there are between 1,200 and 1,300 stalls, so looking at them one by one will consume all of your time in no time. Take a quick look first and check to see if there are any stalls with the type of item you'd like to take a closer look at. Then you can start your own treasure hunt.

Kobo-san Market is also famous for its variety of kimonos that match the image of Kyoto. In the market, the area with the best reputation to look for these is the North Gate (Kitasoumon) area. Not only are there expensive patterned long-sleeve kimonos suitable for princesses, but there are also countless kimonos that look fun to wear and others that are used as materials for re-sewing garments with good price. Inside, there are also kimono and obi belts for just a few hundred yen. From an ensemble with a vibrant peony pattern, it can be fun to just cut out a single flower and use it as a rug or centerpiece on the table. This can be a good idea to help capture memories of your trip that will last forever.