Background
天神市（北野天満宮） Tenjin-ichi (Kitano Flea Market)
DateSun, Oct 25in 9 days
CrowdsBusy
CostFree to watch
If it rainsHeld in the rain
A monthly market on the 25th at Kitano Tenmangu, with crafts, secondhand goods and street food.
- Where
- 北野天満宮
- How to enjoy it
- The Dec 25 market is the largest. Combine with the shrine and Kamishichiken.
Background
The 25th of each month is the ennichi (holy day) of Tenjin. Sugawara no Michizane was born on June 25 and died on February 25, so the 25th became his festival day. Kitano Tenmangu holds a market on this day, nicknamed 'Tenjin-san.' The December 25 year-end market is the biggest.
What to see
- Stalls selling antiques, used kimono, plants and flowers
- The year-end market on Dec 25 is the largest
- Combine shrine visit with market browsing
- More everyday and local than Kobo-ichi
Timeline
- 25th, early morning
- Stalls open
- 25th, daytime
- Market until around evening
How to watch
- Free entry
- Mornings have the best selection
- Dec 25 is the most crowded
Getting there
Get off at Kitano Tenmangu-mae bus stop; or about 10 min on foot from Kitano-Hakubaicho subway station.
Good to know
Is it held in the rain?
Yes in light rain.
Can I haggle?
Yes, many stalls accept it.
Cash only?
Most stalls are cash-only.
What's special about Feb 25?
It's the Plum Blossom Festival (Michizane's memorial day), so the market and festival coincide.